Muslims in Malaysia to begin fasting tomorrow
The announcement was made following the ritual sighting of the moon conducted tonight.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Canadian manhunt for suspect in deadly stabbings stretches into 4th day
Police issued an alert of "a possible sighting" of Myles Sanderson in the vicinity of the rampage, urging residents to remain indoors.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Sighting of Syawal new moon on May 1
The date for the sighting of the new moon of Syawal is set on Sunday, May 1 or 29th of Ramadan 1443 Hijrah.
Fri Apr 22 2022
Perak Perhilitan probing sighting of tiger along Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands road
Yusof Shariff said the department had sent its Tiger Unit to the location for further action.
Sat Feb 05 2022
300-kg tapir caught by Negeri Sembilan wildlife
Wan Mat said the trap was installed earlier following complaints from residents on the sighting of the animal.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Terengganu Perhilitan to set traps after re-emergence of croc "Mamat"
Dr Abdul Malek said Perhilitan had received information on the sighting of the crocodile.
Fri May 21 2021
Sighting of new moon for Ramadan on April 12
The date for the sighting of the new moon to determine the start of the fasting month of Ramadan for Muslims in Malaysia has been set on April 12, or 29th Syaaban 1442 in the Islamic calendar.
Fri Apr 02 2021
Sighting of new moon of Syawal on May 22
The Conference of Rulers had consented to the determination of the date for Aidilfitri based on the -rukyah- and -hisab-.
Fri May 15 2020
Malaysian Muslims to begin fasting tomorrow
The date for the sighting of the new moon to determine the start of Ramadan for Muslims in Malaysia had been set for today (April 23), 29 Syaaban 1441 Hijrah in the Islamic calendar.
Thu Apr 23 2020
Sighting of Syawal new moon on June 24
The Conference of Rulers had agreed that the date for Aidilfitri be based on sighting of the new moon and astronomical calculations.
Sat Jun 17 2017
Sighting of Ramadan moon on May 26
The sighting of moon for the commencement of fasting for Muslims in Malaysia has been set on May 26 (Friday) which coincides with 29 Syaaban 1438 Hijrah.
Sun May 21 2017
Police receive false report over sighting of armed men in Lahad Datu - Sabah CPO
Police had before the latest reported claim, received a report on the alleged sighting of armed men in Lahad Datu but it turned out to be a false alarm.
Wed May 17 2017
Beware of crocodiles in Klang River, residents told
Members of the public have been advised to be cautious when fishing in Klang River near Kota bridge, following sighting of a a two-metre long crocodile in the area recently.
Tue Feb 07 2017
Sept 13 sighting of Zulhijjah new moon
The sighting of the new moon of Zulhijjah to determine the date for Aidiladha will be held on Sunday, Sept 13 or 29 Zulkaedah.
Sat Sep 05 2015
Sighting of Ramadan new moon on June 16
The sighting of the new moon to determine the start of Ramadan for Mulims in Malaysia has been fixed on June 16.
Mon Jun 08 2015