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Zahid: Do More To Avoid Food Waste

Mar 12, 2025

The DPM has urged people to do more to prevent food waste during Ramadan.  

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says it's because during last year's fasting month, 75,000 tonnes of food went to waste.  

It's a 20% increase compared to 2023.  

He adds that people can avoid food waste by donating it to those in need.  

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The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department says so far it has nabbed 12 people in KL for not fasting.  

The reasons they gave include health problems and having to do hard labour, while others claimed they were not aware of laws preventing Muslims from eating in public places during the fasting period.  

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Sarawak has announced plans to ban goods vehicles from its roads during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri period. 

This is in line with the federal government’s initiative, to ensure smoother traffic flow and road safety during the holiday season.  

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Pahang has announced a special payment of RM1,000 for its state civil servants in conjunction with Aidilfitri.

The money will be paid out a week before Raya.  

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