PM extends Deepavali greetings to Hindu devotees
Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights, will be celebrated tomorrow.
Wed Oct 30 2024
At least 121 people, mostly women, killed in stampede at India's Hathras
Authorities said the stampede occurred when a crowd of devotees started pushing towards the stage after an event to touch the preacher.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Lively Wesak Day celebration nationwide
In Kuala Lumpur, as many as 25,000 devotees and visitors gathered at the Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple in Brickfields as early as 5.30 am.
Wed May 22 2024
Clean Thaipusam's crusade for a litter-free, zero-waste celebration
Volunteers segregate fruits left by devotees, turning waste into a beneficial resource for animals
Thu Jan 25 2024
Thaipusam: Police to carry out patrols in Batu Caves every eight hours
S. Sasikala Devi urged the thousands of visitors and devotees expected to converge there to be vigilant and take care of their valuables.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Indian devotees splurge on jets, gold idols as Hindu temple opens
Wealthy devotees prepare for the invite-only opening ceremony of one of Hinduism's holiest temples.
Sat Jan 20 2024
Thaipusam celebration a blessing for kavadi designers
Apart from carrying kavadi, devotees also carry the Paal Kudam, which is a pot containing cow's milk as an offering to Lord Muruga.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Hindu devotees, foreign tourists throng Penang to celebrate Thaipusam
After two years of celebrating Thaipusam on a small scale, Hindu devotees as well as foreign tourists in Penang are going all out this year to commemorate the birthday of Lord Murugan.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Wesak Day: Devotees allowed to seek blessing at temples
Loh said the committee has decided to cancel the procession for another year due to difficulties to control the crowd.
Fri May 13 2022
Transition to endemic phase: More devotees visit houses of worship
The transition to endemic phase which began last Friday saw more non-Muslims visiting their houses of worship to participate in religious ceremonies.
Sun Apr 03 2022
As virus cases surge, can China's zero-COVID strategy hold?
China is among the last remaining devotees to a zero-COVID approach to the pandemic.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Hindu devotees can fulfil vows at Batu Caves temple until Jan 30
The Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves has 'opened the door' for Hindus to fulfill their vows until Jan 30.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Hindus celebrate Thaipusam moderately under strict SOPs
In addition to 'kavadi' ceremony not being allowed, the number of devotees entering the temple grounds were also limited.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Visitors throng Batu Caves as Thaipusam draws near
Devotees and visitors have begun to congregate at Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves today, eager to fulfill their vows and offer prayers ahead of the actual festival day this Tuesday.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Over a million Indians to gather beside Ganges, defying COVID-19 surge
Devotees to gather on the banks of the Ganges river for a holy bathe despite a 30-fold rise in coronavirus cases in the past one month.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024