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Perjumpaan Ketua Aktivis PPIM, Nadzim Johan@toqqi bersama Haji Ghazali (Hijau Energy Berhad) dan UiTM Puncak Alam. 

AKTIVITI | MAJLIS IFTAR RAMADHAN DAN PENYAMPAIAN SUMBANGAN HARI RAYA - PPIM - 09/03/2026

9 Mac 2026 - Ketua Aktivis PPIM, Nadzim Johan@toqqi menghadiri Majlis Iftar Ramadhan dan Penyampaian Sumbangan Hari Raya kepada Anak Yatim, Asnaf dan Kurang Berkemampuan 2026 anjuran Pertubuhan Kebajikan Insaniah Srikandi Malaysia (SRIKANDI) bertempat di Dewan Tan Sri Mahfoz, Kuala Lumpur. 

MALAYSIA'S RAMADAN BAZAARS: FROM FOOD STOPS TO FULL-SCALE EXPERIENCES - THE STRAITS TIMES - 08/03/2026

 

Artikel oleh: The Straits Times

MALAYSIA'S RAMADAN BAZAARS: FROM FOOD STOPS TO FULL-SCALE EXPERIENCES

LONGER, BIGGER, LOUDER: MALAYSIA'S RAMADAN BAZAARS MORPH FROM FOOD STOPS INTO FULL-SCALE EXPERIENCES - THE STRAITS TIMES - 07/03/2026

 

Summary

• Malaysian Ramadan bazaars are dramatically expanding in size and appeal, with some like Rawang's stretching 1.4km, becoming popular "lifestyle destinations" for visitors.
• These bazaars offer diverse culinary options, from traditional favourites to innovative and upscale fusion dishes, attracting consumers seeking unique experiences.
• Despite their popularity, concerns about rising costs, varying quality, hygiene, and high rental fees for vendors have emerged, challenging their original purpose.

KUALA LUMPUR – Every Ramadan, vibrant bazaars bloom across Malaysia, catering to the fasting Muslim majority and curious visitors alike. In 2026, some of these festive street markets have returned bigger in scale and better than ever.

In Wangsa Maju, a bazaar running for nearly 500m has been dubbed one of the longest in capital Kuala Lumpur. Farther north in Rawang, Selangor, organisers are promoting a staggering 1.4km stretch with hundreds of stalls.

The walk itself has become the attraction, piquing the interest of visitors such as Mr Muhammad Solihin.

“It keeps appearing online,” the 28-year-old told The Straits Times. “They say it’s the longest in KL, so I wanted to see it for myself.”

In Wangsa Maju, a suburb around 22 minutes’ drive east of Kuala Lumpur, the sweet scent of deep-fried cempedak, a fragrant tropical fruit and cousin of the jackfruit, drifts through the air long before the orange-tented stalls appear. Nearby, chicken hisses over glowing charcoal.

What sets Wangsa Maju apart is its strategic location directly opposite the Wangsa Maju light rail transit station.
ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA

The bazaar itself is not new. For decades, this stretch has hosted a Ramadan bazaar, once a modest row of stalls serving nearby residents.

But what sets Wangsa Maju apart is its strategic location directly opposite the Wangsa Maju light rail transit (LRT) station. A pedestrian walkway channels commuters straight into the bazaar, transforming an ordinary train stop into a bustling stream of evening shoppers.

Over the years, it has expanded, now boasting around 300 stalls along its 500m stretch, which takes at least 15 to 20 minutes to walk through.

Must-have items beckon: multi-hued fruit cordials, smoky grilled meats and an array of traditional Malay kuih.

Prawn fritters at a stall at the Ramadan bazaar in Wangsa Maju.
ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA

For many, the familiarity of the menu is the pull, as shoppers return annually for the dishes they know and love.

Alongside the classics, a Chinese-style beef roti draws attention. The pan-fried flatbread, filled with minced beef, onions and spices, is crisp on the outside and juicy within, selling for RM6 (S$1.95) to RM7.50 apiece.

Similarly in Bandar Tasik Puteri in Rawang, Selangor, an hour’s drive north of the capital, the lines of stalls seem endless. By 4.30pm, despite temperatures hovering around 30 deg C, crowds are already arriving to navigate the 1.4km stretch featuring some 500 stalls.

Touted as the country’s longest Ramadan bazaar, this massive set-up offers a wide range of traditional, viral and local food items, making it a cannot-miss destination for locals and visitors seeking to break their fast.

The Ramadan bazaar in Bandar Tasik Puteri in Rawang, Selangor, is touted as Malaysia’s longest.
PHOTO: TINI AHMAD/FACEBOOK

Choosing what to buy proves harder than expected, as walking from end to end can take up to 30 minutes. The variety of drinks alone is enough to make the mouth water.

One stall is named Soya Hang, a playful nod to the northern Malay slang “hang”, meaning “you”. Together, this loosely translates to “your soya”. The stall sells fresh soya milk and dou hua, a silky soft beancurd dessert served with syrup, also known as tau fu fa in Malaysia.

Here, curiosity thrives on the variety offered by vendors experimenting to stand out. One stall offers murtabak – a savoury stuffed fried flatbread popular in Malaysia and Singapore – filled with ostrich, rabbit and venison instead of the usual beef and chicken.

Murtabak with ostrich, deer, rabbit meat being sold at the Ramadan bazaar in Bandar Tasik Puteri in Rawang, Selangor.
ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA

Vying for attention are towering drink containers with more than 30 choices including freshly pressed pomegranate juice, trays of nasi kerabu – a blue-hued rice dish served with herbs and vegetables – and rows of golden spit-roasted chicken turning slowly over open flames.

Even popular local chain ZUS Coffee has entered the fray with its “Ngopi Ramadan” range of speciality drinks at RM3.90 per cup, which often sell out by early evening.

A ZUS Coffee stall at the Ramadan bazaar in Bandar Tasik Puteri in Rawang, Selangor.
ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA

Mr Danial Razif, 32, drove over an hour from Ampang specifically for the experience.

“It’s the longest bazaar in Malaysia, so I had to come,” he said with a grin. “Since I’m here, I’m hunting for the unique stuff, so I bought the murtabak with the different fillings, one each.”

Beyond the longest stretch

​In Putrajaya, the country’s administrative capital, the scene is equally tempting. A modest space that occupies a converted carpark, framed by government buildings and one of the two landmark mosques in the federal territory, is filled with rows and rows of stalls as far as the eye can see.

Here, fried noodles are sold for RM5 a serving. Also at the same stall are palm-size whole squid simmering in a thick, savoury sauce in a huge wok – at RM30 a mollusc, it is a luxury item, yet the queue remains steady.

Fried noodles and squid at the Ramadan bazaar in Putrajaya.
ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA

“The noodles and squid look delicious,” said civil servant Aminah Sidek, 50. “I joined the queue because everyone else did. I wanted to see what the fuss was about.”

A few stalls away, ice-cold drinks sit in large, clear containers – a swirl of bright colours with thick slabs of syrup-streaked vanilla ice cream slowly melting atop.

Colourful drinks with ice cream slabs on top on display at Putrajaya Ramadan Bazaar on March 1.

ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA

Despite the Malaysian ringgit strengthening recently, household expenses remain high and wages have largely stagnated. The calculation shows in small ways: a pause before ordering or a second look at a price tag.

However, the prices in Putrajaya are moderate by big-city standards. Those interviewed said they have few complaints, noting that Ramadan bazaar food often comes at a slight premium.

Whole chickens roast being roasted over charcoal at the Ramadan bazaar in Putrajaya.

ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA

Meanwhile, in the affluent suburb of Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI), a beef roti can cost upwards of RM18, with the fillings leaning towards a Western influence, giving the bazaar a slightly upscale feel.

The TTDI bazaar, about half an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur’s city centre, draws those seeking something slightly different from the typical Ramadan offerings.

By 5pm, the area is packed. Finding parking space takes time as cars circle the neighbourhood, searching for empty spots.

At the entrance, a long line of customers queue patiently at one of the briyani stalls offering fragrant rice packed with generous portions of spiced chicken or mutton. Several vendors are selling the dish here, a sign of its popularity.

But alongside the usual Ramadan staples are steaks and other Western and fusion-style fare catering to cosmopolitan tastes.

Prices are slightly more premium, though many visitors do not seem to mind spending a little more.

While this stretch of stalls may not be the longest, the diverse selection of dishes helps set it apart.

Rapid expansion a ‘double-edged sword’

​Food influencer G. Thanaletchumi, known to her 76,000 TikTok followers as Mek Klate Mek Manis, highlighted how Ramadan bazaars have evolved from simple food stops into full-scale destinations.

The “longest bazaar” label, for example, has become a draw in its own right, she said.

“When people hear it is the longest (bazaar), they are curious about what is being sold there. They want to see it for themselves and soak in the experience,” she told ST.

Meanwhile, Mr Nadzim Johan, president of the Muslim Consumers Association of Malaysia, said that while the local authorities deserve credit for providing platforms for small traders, much of the Ramadan bazaar growth is driven by the rising cost of living.

“Many vendors see these stalls as a lifeline to pay off debts or fund festive celebrations,” he said, warning that the surge in participation can sometimes come at the expense of quality, hygiene and value for consumers.

From a consumer perspective, the bazaars are also shifting towards what he described as a “festival of consumption”.

“Bazaars are becoming social media ‘lifestyle destinations’, where consumers fall into FOMO (fear of missing out) and end up paying premium prices for viral products that offer little real value,” he noted.

The trend risks undermining the original purpose of Ramadan bazaars as a source of affordable community meals, he added.

​Meanwhile, Mr Danial already has his eye on his next destination: Melaka.

“It’s not the biggest (bazaar there), but they say the chendol is world-class,” said the self-described “food hunter”, who is craving the popular South-east Asian dessert of shaved ice, coconut milk, palm sugar and green jelly “noodles”.

Ramadan bazaars to try in KL, Putrajaya, Selangor and Johor

Whether you are hunting for crispy ayam percik, pillowy apam balik, or just an excuse to eat your weight in kuih, these Ramadan bazaars across Malaysia have got you covered:

• Wangsa Maju Ramadan Bazaar (Kuala Lumpur): One of the capital’s longest-running Ramadan bazaars located just opposite the Wangsa Maju LRT station. The neighbourhood bazaar, which mostly offers local Malaysian street food, has been there for at least the past 20 years.
• Rawang Ramadan Bazaar (Bandar Tasik Puteri, Selangor): Malaysia’s longest bazaar, with more than 500 stalls that serve a wide variety of food and drinks. It offers local street food with creative twists.
• Putrajaya Ramadan Bazaar (Presint 3): Set in Malaysia’s administrative capital, the bazaar is famous for its grilled seafood stalls, giant prawns and squid, colourful drinks and desserts.
• TTDI Ramadan Bazaar (Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 2): Located 28 minutes from KL city centre, the bazaar draws large crowds looking for both traditional Ramadan dishes and trendier street food.
• Kampung Baru Ramadan Bazaar (Jalan Raja Muda Musa): Located right in KL city centre, this bazaar offers a more traditional Ramadan atmosphere. Food stalls line the streets with buildings like KLCC in the background.
• Plaza Angsana Bazaar (Johor Bahru): Located 20 minutes from the Singapore Checkpoint, this massive hub features over 300 stalls blending traditional and trendy fusion food.
• ​Taman Dahlia Bazaar (Johor Bahru): A community-focused market favoured for its nostalgic atmosphere and classic fried snacks.​
• Kluang Ramadan Bazaar (Johor): One of the longest in the state, it is located roughly an hour from JB and accessible via the Electric Train Service.

• Additional reporting by Harith Mustaffa

Muzliza Mustafa is The Straits Times’ Malaysia Correspondent based in Kuala Lumpur. 

Article by: The Straits Times

LONGER, BIGGER, LOUDER: MALAYSIA'S RAMADAN BAZAARS MORPH FROM FOOD STOPS INTO FULL-SCALE EXPERIENCES

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AKTIVITI | PERJUMPAAN PPIM BERSAMA MALAYSIA BAR COUNCIL - PPIM - 06/03/2026

Perjumpaan PPIM bersama En. Mohamad Ezri bin Abdul Wahab, Presiden Malaysia Bar Council, bagi membincangkan agenda berkaitan salah laku peguam dalam urusan jual beli tanah.

PODCAST PPIM | ISU BLR & KONTRAK PINJAMAN BANK: PENGGUNA TERJERAT TANPA PENJELASAN JELAS? - PPIM - 04/03/2026

Persatuan Pengguna Islam Malaysia (PPIM) hari ini mengadakan satu sesi podcast yang membincangkan kepincangan sistem perbankan di Malaysia. 

PPIM menerima aduan daripada pengguna yang memaklumkan mereka menandatangani kontrak pinjaman tanpa penerangan yang jelas sama ada pembiayaan tersebut berasaskan sistem konvensional (BLR/BR) atau patuh Syariah. Ramai hanya menyedari implikasi sebenar selepas ansuran bulanan meningkat dan komitmen kewangan menjadi di luar kemampuan.

Isu utama yang dibangkitkan:

1. Kontrak tidak menerangkan secara telus perbezaan antara pembiayaan Islamik dan konvensional.
2. Kadar faedah/kadar keuntungan berubah-ubah tanpa kefahaman jelas tentang mekanisme BLR/BR atau kadar rujukan semasa.
3. Harga hartanah diluluskan pada nilai tinggi, melebihi kemampuan sebenar peminjam, menyebabkan ansuran bulanan membebankan.
4. Apabila berlaku kegagalan bayaran, hartanah dilelong — namun ada kes pengguna masih menanggung baki hutang walaupun aset telah dijual.

PPIM menegaskan bahawa setiap aduan perlu disiasat secara adil dan berasaskan fakta serta dokumen perjanjian yang lengkap.

Persoalan besar yang perlu dijawab:
📌 Adakah pengguna benar-benar diberi penerangan menyeluruh sebelum menandatangani perjanjian?
📌 Adakah penilaian kemampuan bayaran (affordability assessment) dilakukan secara telus dan beretika?
📌 Mengapa terdapat kes peminjam kehilangan rumah, malah masih menanggung baki hutang selepas lelongan?

PPIM menyeru:
✅ Kontrak pinjaman dipermudahkan dengan penjelasan bertulis yang jelas tentang struktur kadar (BLR/BR atau kadar keuntungan Islamik).
✅ Pendedahan risiko secara wajib dan difahami sebelum tandatangan.
✅ Penilaian kemampuan bayaran yang realistik, bukan sekadar kelulusan atas kertas.
✅ Mekanisme semakan bebas bagi kes-kes lelongan yang meragukan.

Pengguna bukan sekadar nombor akaun.
Rumah bukan sekadar aset — ia adalah tempat berlindung sebuah keluarga.
Jika anda pernah mengalami situasi serupa, tampilkan aduan rasmi kepada PPIM untuk tindakan lanjut. Hak pengguna mesti dipertahankan.

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Artikel oleh: Kosmo

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2 Mac 2026 - Ketua Aktivis PPIM, Nadzim Johan@toqqi menghadiri sidang tergempar berhubung perkembangan krisis geopolitik semasa melibatkan serangan ketenteraan terhadap Republik Islam Iran anjuran Majlis Perundingan Pertubuhan Islam Malaysia (MAPIM) di International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS) Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.

Objektif sidang media:

●Menyatakan pendirian rasmi MAPIM dan Rakyat Malaysia terhadap serangan ketenteraan Zionis US - Israel ke atas Iran
●Menilai implikasi konflik terhadap kestabilan Asia Barat dan keselamatan global
●Membincangkan kesan geopolitik terhadap Malaysia dan dunia Islam
●Mengemukakan cadangan tindakan kepada kerajaan Malaysia dan masyarakat antarabangsa
●Menyeru solidariti rakyat Malaysia terhadap keamanan dan keadilan global

HARAM JUAL MAKANAN SUDAH ROSAK, TIDAK BERKUALITI - KOSMO - 03/03/2026

 

BAZAR Ramadan menjadi peluang keemasan buat peniaga tempatan menjana pendapatan tambahan untuk menampung kos sara hidup.

Namun di sebalik kemeriahan itu, timbul kebimbangan berkitan isu makanan rosak yang masih menghantui bazar. Setiap tahun, ada sahaja kes tular memaparkan makanan yang dibeli untuk berbuka didakwa sudah rosak dan tercemar.

Situasi ini menimbulkan persoalan sama ada budaya menjual makanan ‘semalam’ sudah dinormalisasikan demi mengelakkan kerugian. Baru-baru ini, terdapat beberapa kes makanan rosak, basi, malah dipenuhi ulat di bazar Ramadan seluruh negara.

Perkara itu tular di tular media sosial sekali gus mengundang kebimbangan ramai.

Ketua Aktivis Persatuan Pengguna Islam Malaysia (PPIM), Datuk Nadzim Johan berkata, trend pembaziran dan makanan rosak bukan sahaja menjejaskan kepentingan pengguna tetapi juga melanggar nilai Islam yang menekankan penghargaan terhadap rezeki.

Beliau menegaskan, masyarakat perlu melihat isu keselamatan makanan secara lebih luas, termasuk aspek moral dan syariah, bukan sekadar masalah teknikal.

“Ramadan membabitkan disiplin, kesederhanaan dan sikap berjimat cermat. Namun, aduan tentang makanan yang tidak selamat atau basi menunjukkan kurangnya tanggungjawab yang perlu ditangani segera.

“Kita harus belajar menghargai dan bersyukur. Apa yang kita lakukan akan menjadi baik jika niat kita untuk mencari keredaan Allah SWT,” katanya.

Dalam pada itu, Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) dilaporkan turut mempergiat pemantauan bazar dengan menjalanlan pemeriksaan berkala dan pensampelan bagi memastikan makanan yang dijual selamat dimakan.

KKM menegaskan, tindakan boleh dikenakan di bawah Akta Makanan 1983 serta Peraturan-Peraturan Kebersihan amakanan 2009 yang membawa kepada denda, kompaun atau penutupan premis.

Berdasarkan aspek kesihatan, makanan yang terdedah lama pada suhu bilik mudah menjadi medium pembiakan bakteria dan golongan kanak-kanak serta warga emas berisiko mengalami komplikasi serius.

Justeru, sikap sambil lewa terhadap makanan tidak boleh dianggap perkara kecil di mana Islam menuntut konsep ‘halalan toyyiban’. Makanan yang rosak atau memudaratkan jelas bertentangan dengan prinsip tersebut.

Menurut bekas Mufti Pulau Pinang, Wan Salim Wan Mohd. Noor, haram menjual makanan yang sudah rosak atau tidak berkualiti kerana ia satu bentuk penipuan dan boleh memudaratkan pembeli.

Beliau berkata, peniaga wajib berlaku jujur dan amanah, lebih-lebih lagi dalam bulan Ramadan yang penuh keberkatan.

Secara keseluruhan, isu menjual makanan yang telah rosak turut memberi kesan kepada peniaga lain yang berniaga secara jujur.

Bazar Ramadan sepatutnya menjadi simbol keberkatan dan kejujuran dalam mencari rezeki. Makanan ‘semalam’ atau lama yang tidak diurus dengan betul tidak wajar dinormalisasikan.

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