Beating ‘bodyguard’ for fasting: Employer sentenced to six years 10 months in prison, fined RM22,000

PETALING JAYA: The actions of a businessman who insulted, injured, and threatened his personal security guard for fasting in 2021 led to severe consequences when he was sentenced to six years and 10 months in prison and fined RM22,000 by the Magistrate's Court here on Friday. Magistrate Siti Zubaidah Mahat made the decision after finding that...

Muslims in Malaysia to begin Ramadan fast on Tuesday, March 12

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims in Malaysia will begin the Ramadan dawn-to-dusk fast on Tuesday (March 12), says the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal. Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad said the date was set by the order of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia after being consented to by the Rulers. The announcement was broadcast live on...