In conjunction with the forthcoming holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijrah, Senior Advisor of AlBukhary Group, Dato' Jaya Budiman Dato' Paduka Haji Mohd Puat bin Haji Mohd Ali, who's the former State Secretary of Kedah & his best half, Dato' Hajah Che Barni binti Haji Mohd Noor, the former State Director of Land and Resources, Kedah, from Alor Setar managed to put aside their precious time to meet my wife, Zarina & I in Putrajaya. They are the parents of our son-in-law, Architect Haji Mohd Faiz Puat, who has been married for 14 years with to our eldest daughter Accountant Hajah Izni Fauzan.
Dato' Paduka Puat said, “The holy month of Ramadan offers a natural framework for balance encouraging routine, moderation, and great awareness of how we nurture ourselves. Fasting naturally heightens body awareness and build resilience, encouraging a more mindful relationship with energy, rest and nourishment. Ramadan is a time to prioritize a holistic wellbeing, with mindful eating, proper hydration, gentle exercise, prayers & restorative sleep.”
I totally agree with Dato' Paduka Puat that Ramadan is a sacred month of reflection, self discipline & spiritual growth. Beyond fasting, it is an opportunity to reset the body, mind & heart, promoting longevity & overall health. It involves managing work demands while ensuring time for family and community. The key strategies include setting strict boundaries, using time management tools, prioritizing balanced life style habits to sustain energy, and wellness.
Dato' Paduka Puat is currently serving the Albukhary Group, which is a diversified conglomerate owned by Malaysian entrepreneur, Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Shah bin Syed Nor Albukhary, with significant interests in logistics, ports, plantations & engineering. The group is heavily involved in many philanthropy through the Albukhary Foundation, the group operates across sectors like infrastructure, education, and trading, including major companies such as MMC Corporation, Penang Ports & DRB-Hicom. In a nutshell, Muslims are encouraged to be more generous to those in need during the holy month of Ramadan.
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