Students allegedly leave large amount of leftovers from subsidised meals
Recently, a woman took to Threads claiming that students under Malaysia’s Free Food Subsidy Program (RMT) had left large amounts of leftovers from their meals.
In the now-deleted post, the woman shared a photo of several food containers holding sizeable amounts of leftover food dumped in a blue disposal bin.
Source: Sin Chew Daily
A closer look at one of them shows that a student had left most of their plain boiled rice, a dish with a piece of chicken and a vegetable, a slice of cucumber, and what appears to be a fruit.
Woman urges parents to teach children not to be picky eaters
The RMT is intended for students from B40 low-income families, or the bottom 40% of Malaysian families by income.
The original poster (OP) claimed that the food waste was not due to the school, teachers, or the Ministry of Education (KPM), as the menu and portions were planned to ensure the students received nutritious and balanced meals.
Source: Sin Chew Daily
The woman stressed that the parents should educate their children so they do not become picky eaters and become grateful for the food they receive.
“Teach children to eat real food and not junk food, ask them to eat fruit and vegetables from a young age,” the OP reportedly wrote.
Netizens debate who is at fault
The issue has sparked debate on social media over who is to blame for the children’s leftovers.
Some users speculate that the children under the program aren’t really in need, which is why they can throw away the food.
Translation: maybe the ones who get RMT food are not the students who are really struggling, impossible students who are struggling to not appreciate the food and sustenance that Allah SWT givesÂ
Source: Threads
However, others believe that people should be looking into the quality and taste of the food served before blaming the children.
Translation: Don’t investigate the child’s background. Investigate the food first, okay?
Source: Threads
Meanwhile, one user suggested that the program use food vouchers instead, so the students can choose the food they like.
Translation: Sorry. Maybe using a coupon would be better. You can choose from a variety of foods in the canteen. This rice is only for dinner.
Source: Threads
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Featured image from Sin Chew Daily.
