Drive Worry-Free This Raya - 10 things to check before you 'balik kampung'
Get your car Raya-ready with these easy tips!
Thu Apr 20 2023
Raya exodus: PLUS anticipates two million vehicles a day on highway network
According to PLUS, the peak days are from April 20 to 21, 24 to 25, April 29 to May 1, and from May 4 to 7.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Philippines, US begin joint troop exercises amid regional tensions
For the first time, the Philippines and the US will hold live-fire drills at sea known as the 'Balikatan' exercise.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Some cash in on land boom near Indonesia's new capital, others despondent
Some farmers had "suddenly bought a new car" after selling part of their palm or rubber plantations, Rizki Maulana said.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Crowds throng Larkin Sentral in 'Balik Undi' rush
It was a scene typical of a festive-season rush, as the Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal here was packed this morning with people heading back to their hometowns to vote.
Fri Nov 18 2022
MASwings offers 'Jom Balik Undi' fare promotion for Sabah, Sarawak voters
MASwings has offered fare promotion in the 'Jom Balik Undi' campaign in conjunction with the coming GE15 especially for Sabah and Sarawak voters.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Aidiladha "balik kampung" rush in full swing Saturday morning
The "balik kampung" rush out of the heavily-populated Klang Valley ahead of the Aidiladha celebration tomorrow was in full swing this morning.
Sat Jul 09 2022
'Balik kampung' to Kota Kinabalu an act of hope, respect and affection - Australia's FM Penny Wong
Wong said her story is a Malaysian story as well as an Australian story, the experience of migration so many Australians shared.
Thu Jun 30 2022
KTMB urged to continue with festive season special train service
KTMB has been urged to continue the special express train service offered during the festive season to reduce traffic congestion in Kelantan during the "balik kampung" exodus.
Sun May 08 2022
Sweet, meaningful Aidilfitri celebrations after two years apart
This year's Aidilfitri celebration is very meaningful for 'perantau' (those working away from their hometowns) who have been unable to 'balik kampung' for the past two years.
Mon May 02 2022
Slow-moving traffic on several major highways this morning
Traffic is reported to have picked up on several highways and main roads to the north, south and east coast of the peninsula this morning as more people return to their hometowns.
Sun May 01 2022
Increasingly heavier traffic reported on highways and major roads
Heavy traffic has continued to build up on highways and major roads to the north, south and east coast of the peninsula, as the Hari Raya ''balik kampung'' exodus picks up pace.
Sat Apr 30 2022
Public transport a popular choice to 'balik kampung' for raya
After two years of celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri during the MCO period, this year's celebration is indeed highly anticipated by Malaysians looking to return to their respective hometowns.
Sat Apr 30 2022
90,000 train tickets still on sale for 'balik kampung' raya
A total of 89,976 train tickets are still available at Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) to meet the demand of Malaysians returning to their hometowns for the Raya holidays.
Fri Apr 29 2022
PLUS advises users to enter highway before 10 am, adhere to travel schedule
PLUS has advised motorists from Klang Valley returning to their hometowns far away from April 29 to May 2 for the Aidilfitri celebration to enter the highway before 10 am.
Sun Apr 24 2022
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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
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