Arau: The Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) is aiming to save up to 100,000 kilograms of surplus food through its food waste reduction campaign at Ramadan bazaars across the country this year. SWCorp chief executive officer Khalid Mohamed announced this initiative, highlighting the growing public awareness and the success of a similar campaign last year.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Khalid stated that the previous year's campaign successfully saved more than 70,000 kilograms of surplus food from landfills. This marked an improvement from previous years, showcasing increasing awareness among both the public and traders. "Based on our records, more than 70,000kg of food was saved from ending up in landfills last year, indicating that awareness among the public and traders is increasing, and we expect the figure to reach between 80,000 and 100,000kg this year," Khalid mentioned to reporters after the launch of the Appreciate Food, Avoid Waste Campaign in conjunction with Ramadan 2026 at the Arau Ramadan Bazaar.

The campaign at the Arau Ramadan Bazaar is a collaborative effort involving the Perlis State Government, Kangar Municipal Council (MPK), the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM), and solid waste and public cleansing concessionaire E-Idaman Sdn Bhd. Khalid noted that unsold or unconsumed surplus food will be collected and distributed to those in need, in cooperation with various strategic partners and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).