KANGAR: The Ramadan Bazaar Tani, organised by the Perlis branch of Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama), has recorded RM1.4mil in sales so far across its two main locations at Simpang Empat permanent farmers’ market and Dataran ABC MAIPs, Kangar.
State Fama director Mohd Anzara Azizan said that the sales value involved 120 entrepreneurs and is expected to reach the RM1.5mil target, as the bazaar still has about 10 days remaining in its operation period.
“This bazaar not only helps boost the income of local traders, but also provides the public with access to a variety of agricultural products and fresh produce throughout Ramadan,” he told reporters yesterday, reported Bernama.
Earlier, Fama distributed Sentuhan Kasih kits containing essential items to 30 asnaf (hardcore poor) who are congregation members of Masjid Al-Ariffin Padang Katong.
Kangar Municipal Council president Affendi Rajini Kanth and Mohd Anzara attended the event.
Meanwhile, Mohd Anzara said that to embrace the spirit of Ramadan and encourage acts of giving, the state Fama also organised the Sentuhan Kasih Ramadan @ Bazar Ramadan Tani.
He added that the programme, held three times since March 7, had successfully collected 600kg of food and beverages which were distributed to the community at eight mosques across the state.
“Apart from enhancing the Ramadan spirit, this initiative also aims to support those in need, ensuring they can enjoy breaking-of-fast meals provided by bazaar traders,” he said.
