Muslims in Malaysia will begin the Ramadan fast on Thursday (Feb 19), the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, announced. PIC SCREENGRAB FROM SOCMEDKUALA LUMPUR: Muslims in Malaysia will begin the Ramadan fast on Thursday (Feb 19), the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, announced. The Ramadan moon sighting process took place this evening at 29 locations nationwide, including Baitul Hilal at the Sultan Ismail Building in Pontian, Johor, and the Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex in Kampung Balik Batu, Tanjung Bidara, Melaka.

Source: New Strait Times February 17, 2026 12:09 UTC