Ivan shows the MySaveFood collection counter at the Bazaar Ramadan, next to the Stutong Community Market in Kuching, where vendors can donate unsold food to prevent waste.
KUCHING (March 7): The MySaveFood initiative encourages Ramadan bazaar traders to donate unsold food as a way to address wastage.
A collection counter has been set up at the Bazaar Ramadan next to the Stutong Community Market here to facilitate this.
According to a volunteer Ivan Nicholas Ajit, the sellers can send their leftover food to the counter, with collection ending at around 7pm every throughout the fasting month.
“The donated food is then distributed to college hostels, mosques, and those in need.
“The food could benefit up to 50 to 60 people,” said Ivan when met by The Borneo Post.
He said on Tuesday, MySaveFood recorded its highest collection so far, with around 200kg of donated food and beverages from the bazaar.
“Besides reducing food waste, this initiative also aims to prevent unsold food from being resold the next day,” said Ivan, a local college student.
The initiative is spearheaded by Pertubuhan Pemuda Gema Malaysia (Pemuda Gema) in collaboration with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) and other strategic partners, with volunteers primarily comprising students.
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