Fasting is about discipline, not control

I REFER to the recent announcement by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek that school canteens will remain operational during Ramadan.

Some argue that canteens should be closed to “respect” those who are fasting, but why? Fasting is a deeply personal act of worship, one that requires self-discipline, patience, and sincerity. If we truly want to instil these values in our children, shouldn’t we teach them to focus on their own commitments rather than policing others?