McDonald’s Malaysia embraces Ramadan spirit

McDonald’s Malaysia is marking Ramadan with a series of activities to commemorate the holy month of self-reflection and spiritual rejuvenation.

For the third year running, the group is sponsoring McChicken burgers and apple pies once a week to 91 mosques across the nation for after-prayer meals (moreh). This time it is extending the sponsorship to the mosques of 15 universities.

“In our 34 years in Malaysia, McDonald’s has seen that Ramadan brings out the best in us,” says MD Azmir Jaafar.

Meanwhile, the group is offering 30,000 sets of dates and drinking water free to commuters during rush hour at five Putra LRT stations twice a week. Also, more than 100 children in need will be treated to an evening of festive cheer including a shopping spree for baju raya and school necessities, as well as an Iftar dinner.

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) will be sponsoring the breaking-of-fast dinner at Hotel Vistana Kuantan, and also be making a donation of RM5000 (US$1215) to children’s homes. In turn, McDonald’s Kuantan will be handing out duit raya to the children while township developer Kotasas will foot the baju raya bill.

Furthermore, McDonald’s and RMHC will join again to celebrate Ramadan at Pusat Lambaian Kasih in Kuala Lumpur next week. RMHC will contribute RM6000 to the charity home and McDonald’s employees will volunteer to spend quality time and break fast with the children.

In Malaysia, McDonald’s serves more than 13.5 million customers a month at more than 260 restaurants.