Sungkei Perdana bringing communities together

All together: People taking part in the Sungkei Perdana event in Sibu, Sarawak, last year.

SIBU: An Iban community leader, Penghulu Eddy Jemat Jelian, is anxiously looking forward to the annual Sungkei Perdana – the mass iftar (breaking of fast) held here.

Taking place at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1, this event typically draws over 10,000 attendees and has become a highly-anticipated event not only for Sibu residents but also for neighbouring communities during the holy month of Ramadan.