The Malaysia Madani Aidilfitri open house with the prime minister slated to be held in six states starting with Kedah on April 29 will not be a waste, but rather an effort to celebrate and fete the people in conjunction with Hari Raya.

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the provision of food such as ketupat and lemang as well as satay at the open houses does not involve excessive costs...