Longer, bigger, louder: Malaysia’s Ramadan bazaars morph from food stops into full-scale experiences

Longer, bigger, louder: Malaysia’s Ramadan bazaars morph from food stops into full-scale experiences

The Straits Times - Business·2026-03-07 21:01

​KUALA LUMPUR – Every Ramadan, vibrant bazaars bloom across Malaysia, catering to the fasting Muslim majority and curious visitors alike. In 2026, some of these festive street markets have returned bigger in scale and better than ever.

In Wangsa Maju, a bazaar running for nearly 500m has been dubbed one of the longest in capital Kuala Lumpur. Farther north in Rawang, Selangor, organisers are promoting a staggering 1.4km stretch with hundreds of stalls.

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