THERE’S something quietly powerful happening in 2026. Across Malaysia, in homes and hearts of different faiths, a similar practice is unfolding. Muslims have begun Ramadan, Christians have entered Lent, and the Bahá’í community will start their fast soon. It’s as if a wave of reflection is washing over the nation at the same time.
It’s easy to see fasting as just a ritual – a box to be ticked. But look a little deeper, and you’ll find its true purpose is a language we all speak. It’s the language of discipline, of learning to master our own wants. It’s the feeling of compassion, of understanding what it means to be hungry. It’s the quiet practice of moderation. In a country as vibrant and diverse as ours, these values are the threads that can weave a stronger community.
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