Muslim shops not allowed to sell food to Muslims before 3pm


PUTRAJAYA: Muslim eateries are not allowed to sell food to Muslims before 3pm during the fasting month.

“It is not reasonable for Muslims to buy meals before 3pm unless they are not fasting,” said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom, adding that the respective state religious councils have the power to enforce this prohibition.

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