The government will allow the operation of Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars as well as terawih prayers during the upcoming fasting month with strict compliance to the standard operating procedures (SOPs), said Senior Minister (Security) Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

This came as various trader and hawker associations urged the government to give the green light to Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars this year as they were not allowed to carry out business last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ismail said the bazaars must be held in...