Tanjung Keramat Organises Cahaya Aidilfitri Programme

5 March 2026

PUTATAN: To enliven the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, the Office of the ADUN N.24 Tanjung Keramat, in collaboration with the Putatan Parliamentary People's Service Centre, is organising the Cahaya Aidilfitri programme from 10 to 18 March next month.

The organising chairperson, Mohd Ruzaini Zulkepli, said that the event is exclusively open to residents within the Tanjung Keramat State Assembly constituency and no registration fees will be charged.

He added that this initiative is a joint effort by the Tanjung Keramat ADUN; Shah Alfie Yahya (SAY), with registration officially opening today and closing on 9 March 2026.

He explained that Cahaya Aidilfitri features two categories, involving a decorative light competition (colour lights) and a lantern (susul) competition.

"For the susul competition winners, the first place will receive RM1500 in cash along with a hamper, second place RM1000 with a hamper, third place RM800 with a hamper, and 12 consolation prize winners will each receive RM200 in cash.

"Similarly, for the colour light decorative competition, the winners will receive RM1500 in cash plus a hamper, second place RM1000 plus a hamper, third place RM800 plus a hamper, and 12 consolation winners will each receive RM200.

"The winners for all categories will be announced on 18 March, and, insyaAllah, the prize-giving ceremony will be officiated by the Member of Parliament for Putatan; Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya," he said.

He made the statement after the launch of the Cahaya Aidilfitri Tg Keramat programme at the UPPM Tanjung Keramat Office here on Thursday.

Also present were Senior Special Officer for Putatan Parliament; Mohd Sufian Matin, Tanjung Keramat Community Development Leader (PPM); Latip Jiar, and Tanjung Keramat Community Development Officer; Syed Arizal Karim.

In further remarks, Mohd Ruzaini said that participation forms can be filled out via the 'Google Form' application, with entries opening today (5 March) and closing on 9 March (Monday).

"For those interested in joining, you can fill out the Google Form or scan the QR code which we will post on our social media, media announcements, and WhatsApp groups.

"Terms and conditions will be included in the Google Form," he added.

Regarding safety measures, he said that they have received feedback from relevant agencies such as the Fire Brigade and Police.

"As I was informed, safety is also a priority for this event, and the Putatan Fire and Rescue Department (BBP Putatan) has recommended providing fire extinguishers to each participant.

"Furthermore, we will also appoint a judging panel for the two main nights to select the winners based on criteria such as beauty, neatness, vibrancy, and cleanliness, which will serve as the scoring basis for participants.

"The 'Cahaya Aidilfitri' programme is organised to celebrate the Ramadan and Syawal festivities and to encourage community creativity within this constituency.

"Additionally, it aims to revive the traditional culture of decorating with lanterns, and most importantly, to foster a spirit of cooperation among local residents," he said.