Culture
2 specific conditions the anak bulan must meet before Hari Raya is confirmed
A few days before Ramadan starts, you’ll probably start seeing a few headlines about our local observatories looking out for …
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Malaysia vs Indonesia: Whose Ramadan is better? We compare
Much like the Kardashian sisters, Malaysia and Indonesia somehow always manage to get under each other’s skin. From claiming clothes …
Culture
The Ramadan date announcer on TV also guards an important royal object
With another year comes another month of Ramadan, and with that, the announcement of the commencement of the holy month by …
Culture
Here’s why some states cuti in the middle of the puasa month for Nuzul Qur’an
On the 19th of April 2022, Malaysian Muslims will celebrate Nuzul Al-Qur’an, one of the lesser-known Islamic holidays on the …
Culture
Diary of a puasa-ing Chinaman: Say your prayers (Pt. 2)
Welcome back ugaiz! Click here for Part I if you haven’t read it yet Friday, July 10th: A very special …
Culture
What’s it like to berpuasa? Our cinapek writer tried & here’s what he learned
Selamat Hari Raya everyone! Or at least it should be somewhat close to Raya by the time this article gets …
Culture
4 unreasonable ‘cop blocks’ made by Malaysian cops during Ramadan
As we’re at the end of the fasting month, we recall a few FB posts on our timeline complaining about authorities crampin’ their …
Culture
Diary of a Chinaman: Puasa-ing for the first time
[ED’S NOTE: This article was published during Ramadan 2014. If any of you have fasting suggestions, please comment below! We …