COMMENT | As we embrace another blessed day of fasting in this sacred month, let us take a moment to reflect - not only on our devotion but on the collective strength of our community.

Ramadan is more than an individual journey; it is a time for renewal, self-discipline, and unity. It offers a chance to reconnect with history, reaffirm our values, and deepen our sense of responsibility toward society.

For our non-Muslim friends, this moment also provides insight into the moral and historical foundations that shape the Islamic perspective on governance and social harmony.

One of the most overlooked yet defining pillars of a nation’s strength is citizenship - the very essence of belonging, the balance of rights and responsibilities, and the collective duty to shape the destiny of a country.

In an era where globalisation and the relentless flow of information blur national identities, patriotism and civic duty appear to be diminishing.

Malaysia is not immune to this phenomenon.