KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 11 -- Sabah PAS Commissioner Datuk Dr Aliakbar Gulasan called on local authorities to establish temporary surau or designated prayer spaces at Ramadan bazaars.

He said such initiative is a significant step toward integrating spiritual observance with economic activity.

"By transforming these bazaars into platforms that uphold Islamic syiar (symbols), the community can ensure that the hustle of trade does not overshadow religious obligations," the Karambunai assemblyman said.

Aliakbar said Ramadan bazaars are high-traffic hubs where both traders and visitors spend significant time during the hours leading up to iftar (breaking of fast).

Providing on-site prayer facilities, he said will ensure that the Maghrib prayer...