KUALA LUMPUR: What was meant to be a joyful start to Ramadan has turned sour for some bazaar-goers, with social media flooded with complaints over substandard and foul-smelling food sold at several Ramadan bazaars.
A check of Threads and other social media platforms showed a string of complaints from disappointed customers, many alleging they were short-changed with subpar ingredients, misleading menu descriptions and food that was undercooked or already spoiled.
Threads user Zaimah Taib shared her disappointment after discovering that the popia sira she bought at a Ramadan bazaar in Bandar Baru Bangi was filled with fried potatoes instead of the usual vegetable filling.
"First day of Ramadan bazaar food — who else got scammed? For example, popia sira filled with fried potatoes.
" I was so sad. I really like popia sira, but ended up getting fried potatoes instead. I bought it, I ate it, and it was already in my stomach.
"Luckily the sauce and the pastry skin were nice. It's just a shame they used fried potatoes for the filling," she wrote.
Another user, Natasyaazaini, claimed she purchased a beef roti john at a bazaar in Bangi, only to find there was no beef inside.
"Beef roti john, but I got a roti john without any beef. Just egg and vegetables," she said.
Meanwhile, Nurulaqeella shared a video on Threads of a murtabak bought at a Ramadan bazaar in Selayang, alleging it had a foul, spoiled smell.
She claimed it contained excessive cabbage, was overly oily and had portions that were still undercooked.
"My husband queued for a long time to buy the murtabak, and this is what we got, complete with a foul smell.
"We paid RM20 for two pieces. When it was packed, my husband didn't see what was being wrapped. Selling food like this brings no blessings.
"We threw it straight into the bin. Since 11am I had been craving martabak — this is just wrong," she wrote.
Another user, Shareeeeeeesaf, also complained that the cucur udang purchased at a Ramadan bazaar in Kelana Jaya was undercooked inside.
"Bought cucur udang on the first day of fasting. The prawns weren't proper and the fritter wasn't cooked through. It had no taste," the user commented.
The complaints have since sparked wider debate online, with many urging traders to uphold food quality and hygiene standards, especially during the holy month when demand is high and public trust is paramount. - FMT
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