The Acting High Commissioner, Encik Nor'Azam Mohd Idrus hosted a Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Reception at the Malaysian Residence on Saturday, 7th September 2013 from 1230 hours to 1530 hours. About 120 invited guests attended the event. The Reception was held on a Saturday to enable working Malaysians to attend as most work on weekdays.
The majority of the guests were Malaysians resident in Suva, Nadi and Lautoka. Aside from the High Commission's HBS and LRS, Encik Nor'Azam also invited the Embassy of Indonesia's Ambassador and its representatives (the only ASEAN Missioin in Fiji besides Malaysia) to the event.
The event was celebrated in a simple yet joyous atmosphere and all guests enjoyed the afternoon sampling from the wide array of Malaysian Hari Raya cuisine such as Nasi Impit, Pulut Lemang, Chicken Satay, Peanut Sauce, Beef Rendang, Chicken Rendang, Chicken Curry, Ikan Masak Kuah Asam, Grilled Honey Chicken Wings, Pulut Kuning and Serunding, Fried Meehon and Fried Rice. Apart from the main dishes, guests were also treated to delicious Hari Raya cookies, Kuih Bakar, Kuih Gula Melaka, Kuih Kaswi, Karipap Kentang and Karipap Sardines, Bingka Jagung, Bingka Pandan, Bingka Kentang, Kuih Puteri Ayu and Kuih Ketayap.
Overall, the event was indeed a success.
