Ramadan will be difficult for those in Gaza or other war zones - what does fasting mean for those who might be already starving?
According to humanitarian organizations, the proportion of people in Gaza deprived of food exceeds any other place in the world.
Sun Mar 17 2024
King, Queen wish happy fasting to all Muslims
His Majesty called on Muslims to seize the opportunity to improve worship and strengthen the brotherhood among fellow believers.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Malaysian volunteers collect food for needy to tackle Ramadan waste
In the first three weeks of the fasting month, GEMA collected 20 tonnes of leftover food from Ramadan bazaars for the low-income households.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Deadly chaos as Pakistanis scramble for scarce donations
16 people have been killed in chaos at charity distributions, shocking Pakistan, especially during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan.
Wed Apr 05 2023
Muslims in Malaysia to begin fasting tomorrow
The announcement was made following the ritual sighting of the moon conducted tonight.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Can intermittent fasting have an effect on hormones?
While intermittent fasting may be effective in weight loss, it may have adverse effects on women's reproductive hormones, study reveals.
Sat Oct 29 2022
The diet that could reduce signs of Alzheimer's
A diet that mimics intermittent fasting could help limit the proliferation of proteins in the brain leading to dementia.
Sun Oct 09 2022
Receding ice leaves Canada's polar bears at rising risk
Every year from late June when the bay ice disappears, polar bears must move onto shore to begin a period of forced fasting.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Aidilfitri to start Monday in most Arab countries including Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia and most Arab countries will celebrate Aidilfitri, which marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, on Monday.
Sun May 01 2022
57 compounds issued to Ramadan bazaar traders in Kelantan - JKNK
The Kelantan Health Department (JKNK) had issued 57 compounds totalling RM6,400 against Ramadan Bazaar traders across the state in the first week of fasting (April 3 to 9).
Sun Apr 17 2022
Bella fed with rice mixed with vinegar, rotten fried chicken - Witness
The Sessions Court today was told that Bella was fed rice mixed with vinegar, turmeric, salt, soy sauce, chilli and chilli flakes as well as rotten fried chicken during the fasting month.
Thu Apr 14 2022
JAIM raids restaurant selling food to black plastic gang
A restaurant in Peringgit was raided by JAIM enforcement officers after it was believed to be a spot for the black plastic gang (non-fasting Muslims) to buy food during the month of Ramadan.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Muslims in Malaysia to begin fasting on Sunday
Muslims in Malaysia will begin the Ramadan fast on Sunday (April 3), announced the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad.
Fri Apr 01 2022
KPDNHEP to double price monitoring activities at Ramadan bazaars
KPDNHEP will double its monitoring efforts on the prices of goods and food sold at Ramadan bazaars nationwide throughout the fasting month.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Ramadan: Healthy Muslims who eat, drink in public in Penang can be fined, imprisoned
During the fasting month, Penang will organise a campaign to honour Ramadan by holding an integrated operation, Ahmad Zakiyuddin said.
Thu Mar 31 2022
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024