Nestle Malaysia’s 2026 Ramadan initiative “Ramadan Penuh Bermakna bersama Nestle” to support underprivileged communities has benefited over 300,000 people nationwide, distributing around RM2 million worth of food aid, through collaborations with local religious authorities, NGOs, media partners and universities.
Nestle Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols said the company continues to support underprivileged communities and foster the spirit of giving and solidary during Ramadan.
“In line with our dedicated efforts to uplift Malaysians, we are committed to doing our part to help ease the burden of underserved communities who may face additional challenges during this period.
“Through “Ramadan Penuh Bermakna bersama Nestle”, we work hand in hand with our partners and mobilise our own Nestle Sayang Komuniti employee volunteers to ensure that nourishing food reaches those who need it most, reflecting our promise of Good Food, Good Life,” he said.
At the heart of this year’s nationwide outreach was the packing and distribution of more than 15,000 Bakul Ramadan, alongside food provisions for iftar and the nationwide distribution of Maggi Bubur Lambuk.
In collaboration with various partners, the company distributed Nestle products including Milo, Maggi, Nescafe, Everyday Milk, Nestum and Nestle Gold Cornflakes to help families stay nourished throughout the fasting month.
A key partner, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim), helped in distributing 1,500 Bakul Ramadan to vulnerable communities across the Klang Valley and other regions, including Tanjung Malim and Hulu Selangor.
Nestle also supported Jakim’s Iftar Madani programme by providing beverage sampling for breaking fast.
In addition, the company contributed a two-week supply of Nescafe and Milo products to 70 mosques under Jakim and six state religious authorities, benefiting nearly 40,000 mosque community members.
Nestle Malaysia also worked with media organisations to extend aid to the urban poor, East Coast communities and charitable foundations supporting the homeless, indigenous children and orphanages. Collaborations with Presma and Ali Maju further expanded outreach, enabling support for an additional 3,500 Ramadan Relief packages.
Beyond these efforts, Nestle Malaysia broadened its reach through targeted community support, including product contributions and financial aid via partnership with Malaysian Humanitarian Aid and Relief (Mahar), benefitting 500 refugee households.
The company also participated in gotong-royong activities and provided a year’s worth of food support to an orphanage in collaboration with the Selangor Youth Community (SAY).
In tandem with food aid, Nestle continued its cherished tradition of preparing and sharing Maggi Bubur Lambuk, reaching over 400,000 individuals across more than 300 locations nationwide, including zakat eligible students at UiTM, UMT and UMK.
