Artikel oleh: The Straits Times
MALAYSIA'S RAMADAN BAZAARS: FROM FOOD STOPS TO FULL-SCALE EXPERIENCES
Artikel oleh: The Straits Times
MALAYSIA'S RAMADAN BAZAARS: FROM FOOD STOPS TO FULL-SCALE EXPERIENCES
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
“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.
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.
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.
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”.
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:
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
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.
Artikel oleh: Kosmo
HARAM JUAL MAKANAN SUDAH ROSAK, TIDAK BERKUALITI
https://www.kosmo.com.my/2026/03/03/haram-jual-makanan-sudah-rosak-tidak-berkualiti/#google_vignette
SHAH ALAM - Pengguna boleh merakam gambar atau video sekiranya mendapati ada mana-mana peniaga bazar Ramadan menjual dengan harga tidak masuk akal.
Ketua Aktivis Persatuan Pengguna Islam Malaysia (PPIM), Datuk Nadzim Johan berkata, bahan rakaman boleh dijadikan bukti untuk dilaporkan kepada pihak berkuasa atau mana-mana badan bukan kerajaan (NGO) yang memperjuangkan hak pengguna.
Menurutnya, pengguna perlu lebih bijak memanfaatkan telefon pintar masing-masing kerana langkah itu sebahagian tanggungjawab melindungi hak mereka.
“Ini kerana ramai pengguna kurang prihatin dalam membuat laporan mengenai harga makanan tidak munasabah.
“Memang aduan dan laporan boleh dibuat kepada kami. Tetapi masalah timbul apabila ada pengguna tidak ingat kedai mana. Apabila ditanya, mereka sendiri pun tidak pasti,” katanya kepada Sinar Harian pada Khamis.
Sebelum ini, akhbar ini melaporkan trend peningkatan harga makanan di bazar Ramadan hingga mencecah RM3 disebabkan kenaikan kos bahan mentah dan operasi jualan.
Perkara berkenaan merunsingkan pengguna disebabkan perlu mengeluarkan belanja yang banyak sekiranya mahu membeli juadah berbuka puasa ekoran kenaikan harga.
Artikel oleh: Sinar Harian
RAKAM JIKA HARGA MAKANAN TIDAK MASUK AKAL - PPIM
Sumber: eHailingFM
TAPAK NIAGA BERHAWA DINGIN RM13 SEHARI DI EXPO RAYA GALAXY MALL AMPANG ANJURAN PPIM
Sumber: MetronewsKL
METRONEWSKL | GALAXY AMPANG MALL BERWAJAH BARU & CANGGIH
Persatuan Pengguna Islam Malaysia (PPIM) amat prihatin untuk membantu usahawan kecil dan sederhana untuk mengembangkan perniagaan mereka bagi meningkatkan ekonomi keluarga.
Justeru itu, diatas semangat ini PPIM bekerjasama dengan Galaxy Mall Ampang untuk memenuhi keperluan masyarakat di kawasan Ampang bagi memudahkan mereka untuk berbelanja. PPIM juga mengalu-alukan sumbangan pakaian terpakai yang masih elok dan sesuai untuk dijual semula sebagai pakaian Hari Raya kepada pengunjung dengan harga yang berpatutan. Tempat ini juga mempunyai Gelblaster, Go Kart, Master Art Centre dan lain-lain.
Sumber: Kaca TV
“MEMBELIBELAH RAYA JADI MUDAH DI GALAXY MALL BAZAR RAMADHAN & EXPO RAYA MENANTI ANDA!!!
Expo Raya Galaxy serendah RM13 sehari di Galaxy Ampang Mall
Rebut Peluang Berniaga Murah & Selesa
Kuala Lumpur – Satu peluang keemasan buat para peniaga kecil dan usahawan muda! Persatuan Pengguna Islam Malaysia (PPIM) mengumumkan pelancaran sebuah kompleks perniagaan baru yang telah diubah suai khas untuk peniaga kecil dengan kadar sewa serendah RM13 sehari. Kompleks ini terletak di Galaxy Ampang Mall, menjadikannya lokasi strategik dan selesa untuk berniaga sepanjang bulan Ramadan.
Menurut Dato' Nadzim Johan, aktivis PPIM, kompleks ini bukan sekadar ruang perniagaan biasa tetapi turut menyediakan pelbagai kemudahan lengkap seperti tempat solat, ruang rehat, dan kawasan parkir percuma. “Peniaga tidak perlu risau tentang hujan atau panas. Ada tempat sembahyang, tempat tidur, dan yang paling penting, parkir yang mencukupi dan percuma,” katanya.
Sementara itu, Fiza, koordinator acara, menjelaskan bahawa terdapat pilihan booth indoor dan outdoor dengan harga serendah RM600 sebulan, iaitu kira-kira RM13 sehari. Lebih menarik, ruang niaga ini juga berkonsepkan fully air-conditioned, memberi keselesaan kepada peniaga dan pelanggan sepanjang bulan Ramadan.
Bagi memudahkan pengalaman berniaga, pihak pengurusan turut menyediakan surau, tandas, serta kemudahan mesra OKU. Selain itu, buggy disediakan untuk kemudahan warga emas, manakala vendor pula tidak perlu risau tentang penyimpanan barang kerana kompleks ini sepenuhnya bertutup dengan kawalan keselamatan 24 jam.
Expo ini terbuka kepada pelbagai jenis perniagaan, termasuk pakaian, makanan, kuih-muih dan produk berkaitan perayaan. Lokasi yang strategik serta kemudahan yang lengkap dijangka menjadi tarikan utama, menjadikan ia peluang keemasan bagi mereka yang ingin menjana pendapatan tambahan sempena Ramadan dan Hari Raya.
“Sekarang ni siapa cepat dia dapat. Jadi, jangan lepaskan peluang untuk lock booth anda sekarang,” ujar Fiza.
Bagi yang berminat untuk menyertai expo ini, pendaftaran boleh dibuat dengan menghubungi 018-234-0000 atau 018-318-1111 untuk mendapatkan maklumat lanjut. Jangan lepaskan peluang untuk berniaga dalam persekitaran yang selesa, strategik dan lengkap dengan kemudahan terbaik!
Sumber: Aizat Ashraf (YouTube)
EXPO RAYA GALAXY SERENDAH RM13 SEHARI DI GALAXY AMPANG MALL
PPIM mengajak orang ramai untuk memanfaatkan peluang ini bagi mendapatkan barangan berkualiti pada harga terbaik serta menyokong ekonomi peniaga tempatan. Untuk maklumat lanjut dan kemas kini terkini mengenai acara ini, orang ramai boleh mengikuti siaran langsung di laman Facebook rasmi PPIM. Untuk sewaan bole hubungi 018 234 0000/018 318 1111.
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EXPO RAYA GALAXY SEWAAN SERENDAH RM30 SEHARI PARKING PERCUMA
https://harapandaily.com/2025/02/11/expo-raya-galaxy-sewaan-serendah-rm30-sehari-parking-percuma/