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GUA MUSANG: A 23-year-old man may lose part of his right hand after a homemade firecracker exploded while he was holding it.

GEORGE TOWN: It was a quiet first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri as Malaysians observed the strict standard operating procedure for the second year running amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rokiah or Makcik Kiah preparing her kuih baulu to sell. — Bernama Kuih baulu (baulu cake) is one of the country’s many favourite snacks, not just during festivities like Hari Raya but also as a tasty treat in the morning or evening. This traditional delicacy is made with only three ingredients – eggs, sugar and flour – but the baking process is strenuous and time-consuming. Nowadays, many baulu sellers use an oven to bake them because it is easier and more convenient. However, for Rokiah Kulop Malodin, the old way of tending to firewood, coconut husks and sand is still her preferred ...

Muzzil, seen in front of Kowloon Mosque, video calls his family in Malaysia during Hari Raya. — Hong Kong Tourism Board A common practice among the 300,000-strong Muslim community in Hong Kong come Ramadan would be to gather at the mosques. The four large mosques in the island city – Kowloon Masjid, Masjid Al Ammar, Jamie Mosque and Chai Wan Mosque – would be abuzz with congregants breaking fast and praying together. But the Ramadan scene in Hong Kong (and other parts of the world, for that matter) has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Hong Kong chief imam Muhammad Arshad said Ram...

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says the decision to implement the movement control order, despite not being popular with the people, was a necessary move. The Prime Minister said if no firm and drastic action was taken, the country could plunge into a health catastrophe and face a national crisis. He said the MCO was needed to save lives. “I know, this is not a popular decision. Some are angry with me (and ask) why resort to this when Muslims will celebrate 1 Syawal (today). “You can’t travel back to your hometown and can’t even visit f...