PM ANWAR VISITS RAMADAN BAZAAR IN NIBONG TEBAL

NIBONG TEBAL, March 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took time today to visit and interact with traders and visitors at the Ramadan Bazaar in Bandar Tasek Mutiara, Simpang Ampat here.

He arrived at 6.15 pm, accompanied by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Also present were Education Minister and Nibong Tebal MP Fadhlina Sidek, Bukit Tambun state assemblyman Goh Choon Aik and Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) Mayor Datuk Baderul Amin Abdul Hamid.

Upon arrival, Anwar was warmly welcomed by visitors of various races and ages, including excited children eager to meet and shake hands with him.

He spent about 20 minutes chatting with traders and greeting visitors at the bazaar, which hosts 110 stalls.

One of the traders, Rashidah Hashim, 48, was thrilled to meet the Prime Minister in person and was delighted to offer him some of her food.

"I can’t describe my feelings because I'm meeting the Prime Minister for the first time, something I never expected. He even joked and asked me, ‘Where’s the pulut udang?’" she said.

Meanwhile, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry Penang director S. Jegan said RM20 Touch 'n Go top-ups were offered to 1,000 visitors at the ministry’s booth under the Retail Digitalisation Initiative (ReDI), in line with efforts to promote digital transactions among traders.

Following the visit, Anwar proceeded to Masjid Abu Ubaidah Ibni Al-Jarrah in Bandar Tasek Mutiara for the Penang State-Level MADANI Iftar Ceremony.

-- BERNAMA