PUTRAJAYA, March 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has today reminded government agencies and departments to be moderate when organising their official breaking fast events this Ramadan.
He said the Muslim holy month can only be appreciated when eating and drinking in these events — called “buka puasa” in Malay or “iftar” in Arabic — are organised in moderation.
“This Ramadan, the usually luxurious official government iftar events, let’s keep the eating and drinking moderate so that we can actually appreciate the Ramadan spirit,” Anwar told the Prime Minister’s Department monthly assembly here.
Citing his observations, he said while it is encouraged for government agencies to offer Ramadan donations, it should not be a competition of which agencies have the most attractive packaging.
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