SIBU, March 16 — National Unity Minister Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang has urged Malaysians to make the most of platforms like fast-breaking and bubur lambuk cooking events to strengthen unity and foster goodwill.
Such platforms offered an opportunity for people to get to know each other, share stories and experiences, and bridge the gap between them.
He said this could foster a spirit of love, respect, and mutual support to build a better society and a more developed nation.
“National unity is the foundation of our country’s stability and prosperity. Ramadan gives us an opportunity to show noble values such as mutual respect, helping others, and giving without expecting anything in return,” Aaron said.
He was speaking at the Gerak Rahmah Jom Masak Bubur Lambuk Perpaduan Sarawak and Lan Berambeh Sungkei 2025 programme at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang yesterday. Also present was Sarawak Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Deputy Minister Datuk Annuar Rapaee.
Aaron added that 110,000 packs of bubur lambuk were prepared simultaneously by neighbourhood watch areas across Sarawak today under a programme organised by his ministry in collaboration with the National Unity and National Integration Department.
The programme is part of the Gerak Rahmah Jom Masak Bubur Lambuk Perpaduan and Iftar Harmoni initiative, held at over 100 locations nationwide throughout Ramadan, with a target of preparing 1.3 million packs of bubur lambuk.
The minister also distributed bubur lambuk to members of the public and presented Bakul Rahmah to asnaf and flood victims last month.
Meanwhile, Annuar described the fast-breaking event at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang as the largest ever held in Sibu, with attendance surpassing the expected 20,000.
“Those who attended were not only from Sibu but also from Bintangor, Sarikei, Kuala Rajang, and Tanjung Manis.
"We also invited people of other religions to enliven the event, and they came dressed in their traditional attire,” he said.
— Bernama
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National Unity Minister Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang (centre) at the Gerak Rahmah Jom Masak Bubur Lambuk Perpaduan Sarawak in Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang, Sibu, Sarawak, on March 15, 2025. — Picture via FACEBOOK/KEMENTERIAN PERPADUAN NEGARA[/caption]
