The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) has collaborated with federal and state agencies to support Malaysia’s agriculture and fisheries ecosystem during ramadan.
Strategic partners include the Department of Agriculture Malaysia (DoA), Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA), Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM), Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Farmers’ Organisation Authority (LPP), and Sabah Fish Marketing Sdn Bhd (SAFMA).
Through these partnerships, locally sourced produce and seafood are incorporated into SICC’s ramadan offerings—supporting farmers, cooperatives and fisheries communities while ensuring freshness, traceability and quality for guests.
The programme generates sustained seasonal demand, contributing to expanded market access, income stability and visibility for local producers, while stimulating supply chains, logistics and small enterprises connected to the hospitality sector.
“Each year, we raise the standard of our ramadan experience. For 2026, our focus is generous variety, meaningful collaboration with national and local agencies, and creating a welcoming environment where families, communities and corporate groups can gather comfortably.
“It also provides a platform that brings people together and supports the wider ecosystem,” said SICC chief executive officer Datuk Dr Rosmawati Lasuki during the launch of its Ramadan 2026-themed Resepi Nusantara – Asian Buffet 2026, showcasing 850 Asian and continental dishes from 26 February to 18 March 2026.
Its Meranti Café also open from 26 February to 17 March 2026, offering late-night buffet before the start of the fast.
SICC food and beverage operations director chef Mohd Firdaous Mohd Izhar said this year’s menu was refined with a strong emphasis on balance, consistency and variety.
“By working closely with local suppliers and agencies, we maintain authenticity while delivering the scale and quality guests expect from SICC,” he said.
He added that SICC’s culinary leadership builds on its recognition by the Asia Book of Records for “Maximum Dishes Prepared for the International Cuisine”, reinforcing its reputation for delivering large-scale, high-quality dining experiences.
In conjunction with the programme launch, SICC hosted a special iftar gathering for students and guardians from local tahfiz institutions, including Madrasah Darul Hadis DarSa Sabah, Akademi Tahfiz An Nuur and Pusat Tahfiz Al-Mubarak Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu—an initiative that reinforces the Centre’s commitment to social responsibility.
This year’s edition introduces an expanded range of festive kuih-kuih, authentic Asian hawker-style specialities inspired by regional street food, and heritage home-style recipes passed down through generations.
