King, Queen extend Happy Wesak Day greetings to all Malaysian Buddhists
Their Majesties said that racial harmony is the pillar of national unity.
Wed May 22 2024
Buddhists celebrate Wesak Day today
Wesak Day highlights significance of Buddhist adherents embracing self-assurance in faith and living in accordance with their beliefs.
Wed May 22 2024
Anwar conveys Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists
PM Anwar Ibrahim said Wesak Day is a big day for the Buddhists to commemorate three important events in the life of Gautama Buddha.
Thu May 04 2023
Agong, Raja Permaisuri wish Happy Wesak Day to Buddhists
May this festival brings peace, happiness and prosperity to all Buddhists, said Their Majesties.
Thu May 04 2023
King, Queen wish Happy Wesak Day to all Malaysian Buddhists
Their Majesties today wished all Buddhists in the country a Happy Wesak Day.
Sun May 15 2022
Wesak Day celebrated moderately under new normal
Buddhists in the country celebrated Wesak Day today on a moderate scale with the new normal practices in place due to the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO).
Wed May 26 2021
Celebrating Wesak Day in the new normal
Buddhists in Malaysia will celebrate Wesak Day, commemorating the birthday, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha, tomorrow at home.
Wed May 06 2020
Muhyiddin wishes Malaysian Buddhists a happy Wesak Day
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin wishes all Malaysian Buddhists a Happy Wesak Day.
Wed May 06 2020
Hundreds of Buddhists protest against aid agencies in Myanmar's Rakhine
Buddhist monks and members of the Rakhine ethnic group held demonstrations in 15 towns, including the Rakhine state capital of Sittwe, demanding that aid agencies leave the western state immediately.
Sun Aug 13 2017
Wesak Day a hallmark of our democracy - PM Najib
He said Wesak Day gives us an opportunity to commemorate the many contributions of Buddhists to our progress and to recommit ourselves to building a brighter future for all.
Tue May 09 2017
Suu Kyi takes election bid to Myanmar's strife-torn Rakhine
Aung San Suu Kyi began her campaign in full security as she braces for mix reactions by the Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine.
Fri Oct 16 2015
MH370: Normal religious rites for Buddhist and Hindu passengers
Buddhists will observe the normal religious rites for those who have died while Hindus will perform the "Athama Santhi Poojai" ceremony.
Fri Jan 30 2015
Malaysia says 18 deaths could be linked to Myanmar unrest
Police have detained 15 people from Myanmar over a string of gruesome murders in a popular Malaysian tourist destination, and believe the killings are linked to ethnic unrest in their native country.
Fri Dec 05 2014
Symbolic building in Narathiwat goes up in smoke
A building that stood as a symbol of harmony among Muslims and Buddhists in Narathiwat was razed in a 2.10am fire yesterday.
Wed Aug 13 2014
Dalai Lama urges Buddhists to halt Muslim violence
The Dalai Lama Sunday reiterated his plea to Buddhists in Myanmar and Sri Lanka to halt violence against Muslims.
Sun Jul 06 2014
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024