COUPLES getting married in the Bemban State Assembly constituency can look forward to receiving 100 kg of rice to help with their wedding celebrations.
The initiative, started by 35-year-old Muhammad Jefri Safry, has been running for about a year and is funded entirely by him.
Jefri said couples who invite him to their wedding by giving him an invitation card will receive the rice contribution, regardless of their political affiliation.
He stressed that the assistance was meant for the wider Bemban community and was not influenced by political allegiances.
“So far, I have distributed 6,000kg of rice to couples holding their wedding receptions within the constituency,” he said.
“It does not matter who they are or which political flag they support. As long as they are members of the Bemban community, I will try to help within my means,” Jefri added.
Jefri said he was not receiving financial assistance from any organisation or individual for the initiative, with the cost of the rice coming directly from his own funds.
For him, receiving a wedding invitation was itself a gesture of trust and respect, while the rice was his way of contributing towards the couple’s big day.
He said weddings could involve considerable expenses, particularly when families have to prepare food for a large number of guests.
“With the various costs involved in organising a wedding, I hope this contribution can help ease some of the financial burden on the families, particularly when it comes to preparing food for the reception,” he said.
“While 100kg of rice may not seem like a huge amount, I hope it can still contribute towards feeding the guests who attend the wedding,” Jefri said.—Sept 21, 2026
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