In the Ramadan spirit of giving, Maggi is sharing the joy with Malaysians in need with wholesome meals for buka puasa with more than 188,400 bowls of bubur lambuk or savoury rice porridge to be distributed nationwide.
This annual initiative by Maggi is part of the Nestle Cares programme which aims to positively impact local communities.
Kicking off the initiative this year, over 70 senior citizens at Pusat Jagaan Al-Fikrah Malaysia in Kajang and 20 orphans from Rumah Nur Kasih Bestari in Kuala Lumpur were treated to a special buka puasa with Maggi bubur lambuk, prepared by Maggi and Nestle Malaysia leadership team members.
About 40 Nestle Cares volunteers joined cleaning efforts at Pusat Jagaan Al-Fikrah Malaysia and its surroundings. They also spruced up the vegetable garden at the home which provides fresh home-grown produce for the residents.
The volunteers teamed up with the Perumaham Awam Seri Perlis farming community who came forward to help setup a small-scale irrigation system for the vegetable garden and shared their expertise in urban community farming to the home.
Gifts such as bedding sets and towels, carpets, a new sound system and Nestle food and beverage products for a duration of one year were also handed out to the home.
Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd chief executive officer Juan Aranols said, “Embracing the spirit of giving and generosity in this special month of Ramadan, we hope we were able to bring festive joy to the residents of the homes with our humble efforts.
“Also, with the enhancement of the vegetable garden at Pusat Jagaan Al-Fikrah Malaysia we hope this helps the residents to practice healthy eating habits, in line with our aim to encourage good nutrition amongst Malaysians.”
Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd Maggi business executive officer Geetha Balakrishna said, “Sharing sustenance with wholesome bowls of Maggi bubur lambuk for the fasting month has become a time-honoured tradition and we will continue to deepen our bond with Malaysians through heart-warming meals, upholding our commitment to ‘Cook the Difference’ and make a positive impact on society.”
