TLDR
- A social media user in Shah Alam called out food wastage at a mosque after seeing many half‑eaten roti canai being thrown into the trash bin.
- The user reminded the public to only take as much food as they need to avoid wastage and to ensure there is enough for those who arrive later.
- Netizens also shared their disappointment and suggested that mosque management should control food distribution, similar to the practice in Makkah, to reduce wastage.
The holy month of Ramadan is currently underway. While many Malaysians flock to the bazaars for food or buffets to break their fast, others choose to do so at mosques for the convenience of being close to prayer times.
A Malaysian recently took to social media to call out food wastage at a mosque in Shah Alam. In his post, the man shared a photo showing several boxes of half‑eaten roti canai piling up inside the mosque’s trash bin.
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In his caption, he urged others to be mindful of the portions they take to avoid wastage. He also wrote that those who arrived later couldn’t get any food.
“To those who come for iftar, moreh or sahur at Shah Alam mosque, please don’t behave like this. You take so much food, but when you can’t finish it, you just throw it away without any guilt. It’s sad to see that others couldn’t get any food and had to drink water only.”
Netizens were disappointed
In the comments section, many Malaysians voiced their disappointment over the wastage.
One user pointed out that food wastage during Ramadan is actually among the highest. Another suggested that the mosque committee should follow the practice in Makkah, where worshippers sit and wait for committee members or volunteers to distribute food instead of allowing people to take it themselves.
“This is the mentality of a greedy person who wants to take everything since it’s free. This happens at mosques everywhere.”
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Another user shared, “Last year, I visited the Jeram landfill and found out that during Ramadan, the amount of food waste increases each year. They get an extra two tonnes of waste per day (mostly food waste) for the entire month of Ramadan.
"This is only one of many landfills in Selangor. What about other states? This is so sad. Please be mindful when taking or buying food.”
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