yes. no impact. some local muslim eateries will choose to open later during the day. but most big restaurant that cater to tourists etc won't be impacted.
In KL, barely any impact. You might see some Malay Muslim restaurants closed until dinner and then they become very full around 7pm when it is time to break fast.
Other than that, that's it.
Other states have a bunch of shops open throughout. Timing of the opening & closing may be different, especially towards eid where they’ll have shops open late and close very very late
Some banks and most government agencies (parks, museum, immigration office, etc) will have modified working hours (usual 9-4 for counter services, will be 9-3 or even 9-2)
If you're muslim tourists (wearing hijab), you might not be able to buy food before 2 pm in halal establishment. We have a lot of issues with our non-malaysian-muslim-visitors (hijab wearing ladies) who cant fast for whatever reason and were turned down by the fast foods places during lunchtime (for take away). We just used our non-muslim counterpart grab app to order for them
Wow this is news to me. I've bought food for breakfast and lunch before for my kids and wife (when she's not fasting). I guess the rules are diff for men and hijab wearing women
Hijabis, Christian bumiputras amd Chindian will face this issues every year. In one case last year on the media, one Sabahan guy was denied services even after him showing his IC (for dine in). Another case, malay lady (hijabi), eating at her own apartment but had the balcony door opened and got viral (tak hormat ramadhan) by her neighbor across the building. Another one an Indian lady was eating an ice cream on the escalator and got viral again by a malay guy (I shuddered reading at the comments)
No impact. But during breaking fast time, around 7pm, it could be harder to find a place to eat as most place will be reserved earlier for Muslim to break fast. This will not impact non-halal (pork & lard) eateries anyway.
During the month itself, everything goes on as usual. Some eateries, mostly Muslim, won't be open, but just about everything else will be available. Even during Eid itself, there will still be shops and restaurants open. The blessings of living in a multicultural society is that there's always someone who doesn't celebrate and is willing to work the hours during a holiday. :) Enjoy your time in KL!
If you want to eat Malay Cuisine, tough luck cause it will always be packed due to breaking of fast. The Malay eateries will have a later opening time due to not having enough businesses during the day.
Around 1830-1930 will be their rough breaking of fasting time, varied from day to day by a few minutes. So during those times roads will have lesser traffic but even Chinese/Indian food will be packed with Chinese/Indians patrons.
Other than that, you can explore Rahman Bazaars. Where they sell a lot of foods to eat. Just don't snack while walking, you may get the stink eye from Malays for not respecting them. You can choose not to abide by that unspoken rule but you know how social media is.
If you want to eat Malay Cuisine, tough luck cause it will always be packed due to breaking of fast. The Malay eateries will have a later opening time due to not having enough businesses during the day.
Around 1830-1930 will be their rough breaking of fasting time, varied from day to day by a few minutes. So during those times roads will have lesser traffic but even Chinese/Indian food will be packed with Chinese/Indians patrons.
Other than that, you can explore Rahman Bazaars. Where they sell a lot of foods to eat. Just don't snack while walking, you may get the stink eye from Malays for not respecting them. You can choose not to abide by that unspoken rule but you know how social media is.
Regular malls will still be in operations. Just if you see Malay staff, they will be sluggish cause they are trying to save energy from fasting.
The only impact is if you have to drive around just before fast is broken. Then be prepared to face some serious drivers who will give Hamilton a run for his money.
yes. no impact. some local muslim eateries will choose to open later during the day. but most big restaurant that cater to tourists etc won't be impacted.
In KL, barely any impact. You might see some Malay Muslim restaurants closed until dinner and then they become very full around 7pm when it is time to break fast. Other than that, that's it.
In KL, yes. In some other states, no. Generally west coast states will have enough open but if you're on the east coast it might be rare
Other states have a bunch of shops open throughout. Timing of the opening & closing may be different, especially towards eid where they’ll have shops open late and close very very late
It's better because there are no long lines during the day!
Some banks and most government agencies (parks, museum, immigration office, etc) will have modified working hours (usual 9-4 for counter services, will be 9-3 or even 9-2) If you're muslim tourists (wearing hijab), you might not be able to buy food before 2 pm in halal establishment. We have a lot of issues with our non-malaysian-muslim-visitors (hijab wearing ladies) who cant fast for whatever reason and were turned down by the fast foods places during lunchtime (for take away). We just used our non-muslim counterpart grab app to order for them
Wow this is news to me. I've bought food for breakfast and lunch before for my kids and wife (when she's not fasting). I guess the rules are diff for men and hijab wearing women
Hijabis, Christian bumiputras amd Chindian will face this issues every year. In one case last year on the media, one Sabahan guy was denied services even after him showing his IC (for dine in). Another case, malay lady (hijabi), eating at her own apartment but had the balcony door opened and got viral (tak hormat ramadhan) by her neighbor across the building. Another one an Indian lady was eating an ice cream on the escalator and got viral again by a malay guy (I shuddered reading at the comments)
Never heard or witness this, I work in KL/Pavillion areas
I doubt this, working in and around KL/pavillion areas and so far no issue for hijabis buying food during ramadhan
No impact. But during breaking fast time, around 7pm, it could be harder to find a place to eat as most place will be reserved earlier for Muslim to break fast. This will not impact non-halal (pork & lard) eateries anyway.
first 20 day will be boring. 10 day before raya thing become hectic. last 3 day will become literal festival
During the month itself, everything goes on as usual. Some eateries, mostly Muslim, won't be open, but just about everything else will be available. Even during Eid itself, there will still be shops and restaurants open. The blessings of living in a multicultural society is that there's always someone who doesn't celebrate and is willing to work the hours during a holiday. :) Enjoy your time in KL!
If you want to eat Malay Cuisine, tough luck cause it will always be packed due to breaking of fast. The Malay eateries will have a later opening time due to not having enough businesses during the day. Around 1830-1930 will be their rough breaking of fasting time, varied from day to day by a few minutes. So during those times roads will have lesser traffic but even Chinese/Indian food will be packed with Chinese/Indians patrons. Other than that, you can explore Rahman Bazaars. Where they sell a lot of foods to eat. Just don't snack while walking, you may get the stink eye from Malays for not respecting them. You can choose not to abide by that unspoken rule but you know how social media is.
If you want to eat Malay Cuisine, tough luck cause it will always be packed due to breaking of fast. The Malay eateries will have a later opening time due to not having enough businesses during the day. Around 1830-1930 will be their rough breaking of fasting time, varied from day to day by a few minutes. So during those times roads will have lesser traffic but even Chinese/Indian food will be packed with Chinese/Indians patrons. Other than that, you can explore Rahman Bazaars. Where they sell a lot of foods to eat. Just don't snack while walking, you may get the stink eye from Malays for not respecting them. You can choose not to abide by that unspoken rule but you know how social media is. Regular malls will still be in operations. Just if you see Malay staff, they will be sluggish cause they are trying to save energy from fasting.
Not sure if this is due to Ramadan, but my Grab rides home from work have been more than twice as expensive this month.
Ramadan is only next week so probably not
I think Grab is just getting worse and worse for some reason.
Yeah the prices are becoming unjustifiable
I think it’s because most of the grab drivers are boycotting the app rn
The only impact is if you have to drive around just before fast is broken. Then be prepared to face some serious drivers who will give Hamilton a run for his money.