Kota Kinabalu: Every Ramadan, the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) becomes a must-visit venue for Sabahans to break their fast.
This year, the SICC Ramadan buffet returns with even more improvements, including special menus and upgraded facilities to provide a more comfortable dining experience.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});SICC Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Rosmawati Lasuki, said this year’s Ramadan buffet, which received recognition from the Asia Book of Records in the category of “Maximum Dishes Prepared of International Cuisine” in 2024, would feature 850 Asian Continental dishes served throughout Ramadan, from March 1-30.
Rosmawati said, this year, SICC is also introducing royal dishes from Pahang and Perlis. Additional highlights include “putu piring”, “putu mayam”, “apam balik”, and various special desserts perfect for breaking fast. This year, the SICC Ramadan buffet returns with even more improvements.
The buffet will also feature dishes from various countries, including the United States, India, Korea and Indonesia.
“We aim to bring more authentic dishes, including those rarely cooked at home.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});“It’s not just traditional Malay cuisine with original recipes but also royal delicacies for those who want to experience dining like royalty,” she said.
To ensure guests’ comfort, she added that SICC had also upgraded its facilities, including providing more exclusive dining areas.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});“This year, we have created more comfortable private dining spaces, replacing fabric partitions with solid walls, making them ideal for those who prefer a more personal setting.
“For group iftar gatherings, we can accommodate up to 500 people at a time,” Rosmawati said.
Besides breaking fast, SICC also provides Tarawih prayer facilities, with guest imams from the State Mosque leading the prayers every night. An express prayer area is also available for those who wish to perform Maghrib prayers quickly before continuing their activities.
“We want to create a complete Ramadan atmosphere in one place, where families and friends can enjoy delicious food while strengthening relationships. This is also an ideal venue for networking and social interaction,” she said.
Rosmawati said in an effort to reduce food waste, SICC would donate untouched surplus food to those in need.
“After iftar, any leftover food in good condition will be donated to orphans and those in need. Additionally, from 11pm to 3am, ‘sahur’ will be available at Merati Café at half the price of the main buffet,” she said.
The SICC Ramadan buffet opened a day earlier than Ramadan to take advantage of the international forum, Business Event (BE) in Sabah, held at SICC from Feb 27-28.
She hoped visitors, including international participants from the BE in Sabah forum, would help spread the word about the SICC Ramadan buffet to a wider audience.
“We want them to know that on Borneo Island, there is a place offering 850 dishes from various countries. This is not just a dining venue but also a space for networking and community engagement,” she added.
The SICC Ramadan buffet is open from 5pm to 9.30pm, with approximately 1,200 seats available at Level 2, Kinabatangan Hall I-II.
A promotional price of RM110 per person is offered to groups of 10 or more who make reservations by the 10th of Ramadan.