JOHOR BARU: Many families are cooking their meals instead of buying food during this fasting month. This has helped reduce food waste. “On the other hand, when you buy food from the bazaar, you tend to buy more than you actually need. To reduce waste, the mother of three and her children would bring their containers when buying food at the Ramadan bazaars. “I didn’t initially set out to reduce waste, but I’m pleased to be cooking at home,” he remarked.

Source: The Star March 10, 2026 11:39 UTC