PETALING JAYA: With the month of Ramadan beginning on Sunday (April 3), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pic) has conveyed his greatest needs to these fasting and reminded Malaysians to abide by Covid-19 commonplace working procedures (SOP) at all occasions.
He stated many Muslims could be returning to their hometowns to have a good time Ramadan, as there was a cease on interstate journey at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic final yr.
“We have given some leeway however use of face masks remains to be obligatory in public areas. Do not let your guard down,” stated Ismail Sabri in an announcement on Saturday (April 2).
Interstate journey was banned when the motion management order (MCO) was applied in March 2020 and briefly lifted in June that yr.
But as a result of a surge in Covid-19 circumstances, the ban on interstate journey was reintroduced in January 2021 and lifted in October final yr.
Ismail Sabri had stated final month that interstate journey could be allowed no matter an individual’s vaccination standing.
He conveyed his well-wishes to those that will start fasting on Sunday (April 3) and Malaysians can slowly return to regular life because the nation transitions to the Covid-19 endemic section.
“In this yr’s Ramadan, Muslims can fulfil their congregational fardhu and terawih prayers, in addition to have a good time fasting packages, topic to the ruling of the state non secular authority,” stated Ismail Sabri.
He additionally stated the Ramadan month was a chance for Muslims to self-reflect and be charitable.
“At the identical time, it’s also necessary for Muslims to enhance relations not simply with the Creator, but additionally amongst mankind.
“Once once more, I want a Happy Ramadan and Happy Fasting to all Muslims,” added Ismail Sabri.
Muslims in Malaysia quick from daybreak to nightfall all through the month of Ramadan beginning on Sunday.
