Ramadan
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Asia
Fewer Indonesians expected to travel home for Eid amid rising travel costs
Madam Karya, for instance, used to travel to Central Java by minivan in the past – a journey that took…
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Asia
Triple whammy: JB Ramadan bazaar vendors grapple with higher costs, stricter rules and price-conscious customers
The trend of traders grappling with price-sensitive consumers and “exorbitant” operational costs is also evident across the causeway at Ramadan…
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Asia
After some court drama, man claims trial to slapping non-Muslim in JB mall for eating during Ramadan
JOHOR BAHRU: The high profile case of a man in Johor Bahru allegedly slapping a non-Muslim for eating in public…
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Asia
Malaysian ministers condemn ‘provocative act’ after non-Muslim allegedly slapped for eating during Ramadan in Johor Bahru
JOHOR BAHRU: At least two Malaysian ministers have slammed the actions of a man who allegedly confronted and slapped a…
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Sport
How do footballers adapt during the Holy month of Ramadan?
During the Holy month of Ramadan, Muslim footballers will fast from sunrise until sunset. How do they adapt, and does…
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Asia
Over 193 million Indonesians set to travel home for Eid, with new option of high-speed train
MOST FAVOUR TRAINS Indonesians travel by road, rail, sea and air, but the most popular mode of transport remains trains.…
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Asia
Unsold, leftover food at Ramadan bazaars in Malaysia raises concerns over wastage
COLLECTING FOOD FOR THE NEEDY In the first three weeks of this year’s Ramadan, MySaveFood has already saved more than…
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Asia
All about dates: How nutritious are they as a snack and what’s the best way to enjoy them?
Then, there are the various date varieties that have their own distinct characteristics. Deglet noor has a firm texture that…
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Asia
A guide to JB’s Ramadan bazaars: Which ones to visit, best time to go, what to look out for
Ramadan bazaars typically start around 4pm, with some opening as early as 3pm, depending on the neighbourhood, patronage patterns and…
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