Toppen Shopping Centre hosted an Iftar program with some of the 40 underprivileged children from Rumah Perlindungan Fitrah Qaseh and Pusat Jagaan Kasih Setanggi. 

The Iftar event ran smoothly at Level 3, Event Piazza, at Toppen Shopping Center Johor Bahru. With a three-hour-long program commencing at 5pm, Toppen welcomed their special guests from Fitrah Qaseh and Kasih Setanggi. Spreading the festive vibes of Ramadan, the event proceeded with a Batik Painting Workshop for the children.

With a picnic-style set-up, the Iftar session began. Toppen team, members of the media, and local influencers joined in for ‘Buka Puasa’ with the children at The Topp where everyone was provided a sitting mat. Introduced with an array of interesting activities, the guests were entertained with stage performances that instilled a Raya festive ambiance. Topping off the spirit of Ramadan, goodie bags were given out to the children as a surprise from Toppen.

According to Ms. Nicole Tong, Marketing Manager of Toppen Shopping Centre, “In practice of a socially responsible member of our community, our Toppen team created this Iftar at The Topp initiative to contribute back to the community and to reconnect with everyone since the last 2 years have been difficult with the Covid-19 Pandemic."

Meanwhile, Ms. Vivi, the Assistant Marketing Manager of Toppen Shopping Center Johor Bahru welcome everyone for their "Iftar at The Topp" where she elaborated the facilities such as the mat and the tables are free of charge. 

Fitrah Qaseh was established in 2015, and they are now hosting over 90 children ranging from newborns up to teens aged 18. Some of them were homeless, some from orphanages while the rest originate from families suffering from poverty.