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Spending patterns show that Malaysian families are not abandoning festive traditions but are instead adjusting how they celebrate.

Malaysians look for authentic flavours, meaningful stories and a connection to Malaysia’s culinary heritage during Ramadan hotel buffet. Photo illustrated via Canva.

The scale of the event required meticulous coordination between kitchen and service teams to ensure seamless operations for a crowd comprising corporate groups, families and community organisations.

Whether you are a nature lover, a dedicated foodie, or a bargain hunter, here is how to make the most of a weekend in Bandung.

This Raya season, Melawati Mall is inviting shoppers to celebrate Syawal with a touch of artistry and personal expression through its 2026 festive campaign, Lakaran Syawal.

Appearing emotional to the point of tears at the start of the video, Khairul Aming moved many with his caption, admitting that he could no longer share his success with his late father. However, seeing the closeness between his followers and their families through the videos was "a truly meaningful gift” to him.

In a lighthearted video shared by Malaysian-Japanese couple Joshua Lim and Arisa Yamanaka on their Instagram channel @malaypantv_official, Sean is seen eagerly enjoying a Bak Kut Teh feast, complete with youtiao and tofu.

Patin buah commands the highest retail price at RM40 per kilogramme (kg), while patin emas and patin lawang are sold at RM25 per kg. Common patin, meanwhile, remains the most affordable at RM16 per kg. - Bernama photo

This February, Malaysia’s diversity was not just spoken of - it was seen and felt, as Thaipusam, Chinese New Year and the approach of Ramadan unfolded almost side by side in a rare convergence of faith, culture and unity. Bernama FILE PIX