KUALA LUMPUR – The tantalising aroma of rendang, the mouthfeel of kuih bangkit melting on the tongue – there is nothing in the world like celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri with the delicacies synonymous with the festival.
Feasting on these dishes is surely foremost on everyone’s mind, especially after a month of fasting.
More importantly, you do not have to be Muslim to enjoy Raya goodies. As the saying goes, food brings people – especially Malaysians – together.
Our love for food is undeniable, and these festive-season favourites, many of which are available only this time of the year, represent the colourful Malaysian lifestyle.
But have you ever wondered what our MPs like to tuck into on Raya?
In conjunction with the celebration today, The Vibes got some lawmakers – of different races and parties – to share their most-loved menu items.
From popular picks to lesser-known dishes, the MPs explain why certain foods are the ones they most look forward to each year.
Watch the video to find out more, or if you are in a hurry to get your second serving of ketupat and rendang, here is a list of some MPs’ favourites.
- Datuk Seri Najib Razak (Pekan): lemang, rendang, nasi impit and lontong
- Datuk Mahfuz Omar (Pokok Sena): ketupat palas with rendang
- Wong Chen (Subang): Ketupat palas with serunding
- Maria Chin Abdullah (Petaling Jaya): ketupat palas with rendang
- Datuk Darell Leiking (Penampang): rendang with ketupat and savoury rice
- Fahmi Fadzil (Lembah Pantai): kek sarang semut
- Maszlee Malik (Simpang Renggam): laksa Johor
- Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (Muar): kuih tart
- Alice Lau Kiong Yeng (Lanang): Daging masak hitam with ketupat
- M. Kula Segaran (Ipoh Barat): Lemang with rendang
- Larry Sng (Julau): Dabai fried rice. – The Vibes, May 13, 2021
