Malaysia observes six celebrations this week, a reflection of the country's diversity - Aaron Dagang
This week alone we have Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Ugadi, Tamil New Year, Vaisakhi, Vishu Day and Songkran, said Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang.
Mon Apr 15 2024
All set for grand Tamil New Year, Vaisakhi, Vishu celebrations after two years
The Tamil, Sikh and Malayalee communities in Malaysia are all set to usher in their respective major festivals grandly tomorrow and Friday.
Wed Apr 13 2022
King, Queen extend Tamil New Year, Vishu greetings
Their Majesties today extended their Tamil New Year and Vishu greetings to all Tamil and Malayalee communities in the country.
Wed Apr 14 2021
Tamil new year, Vishu rush in Little India, Brickfields
Malaysia's Tamil and Malayalee communities will observe their respective new year festivals on April 14.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Three nabbed over double murder in Rawang
Police have detained three men in separate operations yesterday, in connection with the murder of two men at Jalan Bristol, Rawang, on Tuesday.
Thu Apr 16 2015
Double murder of temple priest, friend on Tamil New Year
A ribald joke among friends celebrating the Tamil New Year over the 'effeminate' nature of a temple priest turned into horror as the man ended with a slit throat and his friend strangled.
Tue Apr 14 2015
The Tamil new year, a new beginning foreseen
Tamils all over the world embark on a new beginning as they celebrate the Citthirai Puthandu or the Tamil New Year, today.
Sun Apr 14 2013
Happy Tamil New Year & Vaisakhi
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said festivals in Malaysia are occasions for renewal of faith and friendships among multi-racial Malaysians where family and friends come together to celebrate.
Sun Apr 14 2013
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681984153_AlirantrafikLebuh.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will")
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024