Hari Raya for Sarawak and Sabah on same day as peninsula

Malaysia uses the methods of sighting of the new moon (kaedah rukyah) and calculation based on the expected visibility (Imkanur rukyah) criteria to determine the first day of Syawal or Aidilfitri, Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) director-general Othman Mustapha said today.

Haj quota for Malaysia increased to 28,000 this year

The Haj quota for Malaysia has been increased to 28,000 pilgrims this year from 26,000 previously.

Penjara Alor Setar buka kaunter zakat kepada banduan

Bagi memastikan setiap banduan menunaikan tanggungjawab membayar zakat fitrah, Penjara Alor Setar membuka kaunter zakat kepada para banduan sepanjang Ramadan ini.

Buka Puasa feast for needy in USJ

Kinrara assemblywoman Teresa Kok embraced the Ramadan spirit by hosting a 'buka puasa' dinner with the needy at Pangsapuri Sri Tanjung in USJ 16, recently.

Sighting for Syawal moon on August 29

The Office of the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal today announced 30 locations for the sighting of the Syawal moon on August 29 to determine the date for Aidilfitri this year.

Diabetes management during Ramadan

Malaysia has one of the highest percentages of people suffering from diabetes in the world. These people who also fast during this month of Ramadan are among the 1.2 million Malaysian Muslims affected by diabetes.

Nik Aziz sokong larangan bacaan Al-Quran guna pembesar suara

Menteri Besar Kelantan Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat tidak bersetuju amalan bacaan al-Quran dibuat menggunakan pembesar suara sehingga mengganggu mesyarakat sekitarnya.

The Star in the soup over “Ramadan delights”

The Home Ministry has called up the Editor-in-Chief of The Star newspaper for running Ramadan articles which carried pictures of pork dishes.

Bonus untuk pejawat awam Negeri Terengganu dan Pahang

Kerajaan Terengganu dan Pahang merupakan dua kerajaan negeri yang setakat ini mengumumkan keputusan mengikut langkah kerajaan pusat membayar bonus setengah bulan gaji kepada penjawat awam pada bulan ini.

Kounter ‘One JPJ’ Star Paroi dibuka setiap hari Ahad

Kaunter online 'One JPJ' yang dibuka oleh Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Negeri Sembilan di Pasar Tani Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman (STAR) Paroi dibuka setiap Ahad mulai 31 Julai lepas mendapat sambutan baik orang ramai.

Sea coconut drink best seller at Ramadan bazaar

Since Ramadan started earlier this month, fresh sea coconut drink from Norhabidi Md Isa's stall at the Kilang Lama Ramadan Bazaar here has been a hit with visitors as a thirst quencher after a day of abstaining from food.

Cooking oil supply increased for festive season

The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has increased supply of cooking oil to suppliers and wholesalers nationwide by 10 per cent for the fasting month and coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.

95% Muslim smokers can quit smoking during Ramadan

A study found that 95 percent of Muslim smokers say it is easier to quit smoking during Ramadan, said Director-General of Health Dr Hasan Abdul Rahman.