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Harness Deepavali spirit to bring Malaysia to greater heights - PM

Harness Deepavali spirit to bring Malaysia to greater heights - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says this aligns with the history and significance of the Festival of Lights, which goes beyond mere feasting.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Festival of lights to illuminate unity among Malaysians

Festival of lights to illuminate unity among Malaysians

Deepavali, meaning "Festival of Lights" in Sanskrit, is when Hindus light clay lamps called "diyas" to illuminate their homes.
Thu Oct 31 2024
PM extends Deepavali greetings to Hindu devotees

PM extends Deepavali greetings to Hindu devotees

Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights, will be celebrated tomorrow.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Deepavali preparations in top gear despite heavy rain pouring

Deepavali preparations in top gear despite heavy rain pouring

With three days left, preparations for the Deepavali celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights, are now at their peak.
Wed Nov 08 2023
India's top multiplex chains bank on festive season to bring cheer back

India's top multiplex chains bank on festive season to bring cheer back

Audiences have traditionally flocked to theatres during India's busy festival season, which culminates in the Hindu festival of lights.
Mon Oct 24 2022
Festival of lights celebrated moderately in compliance with COVID-19 SOP

Festival of lights celebrated moderately in compliance with COVID-19 SOP

This year's Deepavali is celebrated moderately by the Hindu community in adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOP) following the spread of the COVID-19.
Sat Nov 14 2020
India's festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus

India's festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus

The crowds filling shopping areas ahead of the Diwali festival of lights on Saturday are raising hopes of India's distressed business community after months of lockdown.
Fri Nov 13 2020
Najib joins MIC's Deepavali celebration at Batu Caves

Najib joins MIC's Deepavali celebration at Batu Caves

The presence of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at MIC's Deepavali Open House at the Batu Caves Temple compound today certainly made the celebration of the "Festival of Lights" all the more
Wed Oct 18 2017
Merriment in Brickfields as Festival of Lights nears

Merriment in Brickfields as Festival of Lights nears

Galeri foto ini memaparkan sekitar persiapan menjelang sambutan Deepavali yang akan disambut pada 18 Oktober 2017.
Fri Oct 13 2017
Drunk lorry attendant killed in fight with brother on Deepavali

Drunk lorry attendant killed in fight with brother on Deepavali

The 'Festival of Lights' turned dark for a family when a drunk lorry attendant was killed after being involved in a row with his younger brother in Perak.
Sun Oct 30 2016
Moderate Deepavali celebration nationwide

Moderate Deepavali celebration nationwide

A roundup of the Festival of Lights celebration across Malaysia.
Sat Oct 29 2016
Malaysians to usher in Festival of Lights

Malaysians to usher in Festival of Lights

Deepavali is another major celebration in Malaysia that is just around the corner (Oct 29).
Thu Oct 27 2016
Hindus celebrate the festival of lights

Hindus celebrate the festival of lights

The colours, the bright lights, the scent and excitement are the clearest indication that the Indians are celebrating Deepavali, also known as Diwali.
Mon Nov 09 2015
In preparation for the Festival of Lights

In preparation for the Festival of Lights

The Hindu community in Malaysia will celebrate Deepavali on November 10, 2015. This celebration is to signify the victory of good over evil.
Thu Nov 05 2015
Diwali Celebrations

Diwali Celebrations

Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, in Amritsar, India.
Fri Nov 01 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'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?

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

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

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

[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

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’ 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

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

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, 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