Pay zakat through Sarawak Pay
KUCHING: Muslims in the state can pay their zakat (tithes) through the state’s e-wallet mobile app — Sarawak Pay. According to an announcement by Sarawak Pay on its Facebook page yesterday, payments can be made now. It encouraged the public to go cashless, especially during the movement control order (MCO) period. There are three methods […]
Brisk business for roti john seller
MUKAH: It was good business on the first day of Ramadan for roti john seller Mohd Hafiz Abdul Mutalib as he successfully sold 400 pieces on Friday. He said his father’s stall opened for business from 12noon to 5pm on the first day of the fasting month. According to the 18-year-old youth, his father prepared […]
Ramadan begins today
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Muslims will begin Ramadan fasting today, the Keeper of the Rulers Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announced yesterday evening. He said the date for the Ramadan fasting to begin for all states in the country followed a decree by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah after […]
To spend Ramadan at home or in prison?
KUALA LUMPUR: Each year, Muslims in the country will travel to their hometowns to welcome the month of Ramadan with their families. The congested roads do not deter them, for as long as they get to eat sahur (pre-dawn meal), break the fast and perform the ‘tarawih’ prayers with their loved ones, at least on […]
New moon sighting to determine start of fasting month
KUALA LUMPUR: The date for the sighting of the new moon to determine the beginning of fasting for Muslims in Malaysia has been fixed for Thursday April 23 which is also 29 Syaaban 1441 Hijrah According to a statement issued by the Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal today, the exercise will be […]
Muslims to observe religious obligations better during Ramadan
KUALA LUMPUR: In less than two weeks, Muslims will observe the month-long fasting with the arrival of the much-awaited Islamic calendar of Ramadan. It is also the month for self-reflection and alms-giving, but most will be looking forward to going to the mosque or surau for the terawih prayer. However, the situation this year is […]
Enter Ramadan E-bazaar
KUCHING: There will be no Ramadan bazaar this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, but it’s hard to imagine the Muslim fasting month without it. An alternative to the normal annual Ramadan bazaar is online Ramadan bazaar or Ramadan E-bazaar. This can work to a certain extent as long as the gap between the […]