KOTA KINABALU, 26 March 2025 – In conjunction with the blessed month of Ramadan, the Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) Sabah has carried out a variety of iftar meal distribution programs, featuring a rich array of traditional dishes from Borneo’s diverse communities.

Among the local delicacies shared were berobok (corn rice porridge), tiyula itum (black soup), and bubur lambuk – dishes that symbolise the cultural richness and heritage flavours of Sabah’s multi-ethnic society. This program was organised in collaboration with Masjid Sri Ranggu, Madrasah Al-Istiqomah, and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through Kolej Kediaman Tun Mustapha (KKTM).

The highlight of this initiative was the Bubur Lambuk Infaq Kasih Ramadan MRA Sabah 2025/1446H Program, which was successfully held on 20 and 21 March 2025. A total of 1,200 packs of bubur lambuk were distributed to communities across Kota Kinabalu, with the active involvement of MRA Sabah volunteers, the Malaysia Airlines/MASWING Islamic Welfare Committee, and UMS students.

In total, more than 2,000 sets of iftar meals have been distributed across Sabah throughout this Ramadan. Beyond aiding those in need, the program also served as a platform to foster unity, compassion, and harmony among people of various races and religions.

MRA Sabah believes that such initiatives not only support the underprivileged but also elevate Borneo’s food heritage as a unifying force – from the kitchen to the heart, touching lives and illuminating the spirit of Ramadan.