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St. John International School (SJIS) Malaysia host Raya open house to children from Rumah Anak-anak Yatim and Asnaf Qaseh Ibu to share the spirit of Raya Aidilfitri celebration. This CSR programme was held on 29 June 2019 from 8.45 am till 12 noon.

Children from Rumah Anak-Anak Yatim and  Asnaf Qaseh Ibu enjoying their raya treat

This programme was hosted by the Chairman of SJIS Campus 1:  Mr Rusland Abu Samah and YM Tunku Dato' Seri (Dr.) Iskandar, the Chairman of SJIS Campus 2. This Raya Open House was also graced by the presence of our respectable members of the Board of Governors, invited guests, SJIS teachers and staff and sponsors.

Welcome speech by YM Tunku Dato' Seri (Dr.) Iskandar, the Chairman of SJIS Campus 2

Guests were treated to a sumptuous buffet meal and followed by performances from the children and also SJIS own vocalists and guitarist


Performance by Orphans from Asnaf Qaseh Ibu Programme

 These incredibly talented children sang three (3) lovely and touching songs

Experience a gastronomic journey through Asia Food Festival at Berjaya Times Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! From 14 June 2019 to 14 July 2019, Big Apple Restaurant at Berjaya Times Square Hotel is celebrating Asia's special exquisite and authentic cuisines. Asia is mystical and alluring in many ways from its diverse culture to equally aromatic dishes made from traditional herbs and spices. 

During this period, Berjaya Times Square Hotel will feature some of the best dishes in Asian cuisine ranging from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Philippines, Japan, India and Cambodia. Asia food is not only delicious in taste but also rather good for health as the ingredients are more natural and grown. Thus, one of the differences between traditional Asian food with other food is it is less processed and the flavours are carried down from generations to generations. In terms of style of cooking, Asian cuisine includes a strong emphasis on lightly prepared dishes with a strong aromatic component that features such flavors as citrus and herbs such as lime, coriander/cilantro and basil.

At Big Apple Restaurant, there are scrumptious spread of Asia Food of more than 150 gourmet delights to entice your taste buds. Get over to Berjaya Times Square for Asia Food Festival buffet from 6pm - 10pm to sample Asia's Best food with cultural shows to entertain you too. 

Asia food festival here consists of varieties such as: Itik masak kari kentang, Ikan merah berlada cili hijau, Braised lamb ‘Navarin’ with spring vegetables, Pan-stirred Vietnamese chicken ginger, Southern Thai beef curry, Pan-seared Seabass fillet with Hoisin sauce, Udang masak lemak cili padi, Beef massaman curry, and many more.

Special individual stalls of different Asia countries showcasing the uniqueness on various types of Asia cuisines from Japan, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, Myanmar and Thailand are setup. The dishes available are Vietnamese spring roll, Chicken prahok dip, Kare kare, Som tom, Tom yam gong, Pah Thai live station, Burmese vegetable bitter curd tempura, Bun Cha, Vietnamese pancake, Cambodian beef Loc Lac, Dim Sum, Sushi and many more. 

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