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Navigating the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities: Essential travel tips and advisory

Navigating the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities: Essential travel tips and advisory

Here are WHO's recommended 5 main Safety Tips for all travellers during this festive period.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Indonesia's annual exodus starts ahead of Eid al-Fitr festivities

Indonesia's annual exodus starts ahead of Eid al-Fitr festivities

Millions travelling to their home town in a mass exodus known locally as "mudik", and usually marked by hours of traffic jams.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Celebrating Jade Emperor's birthday, Bagan Sungai Lima-style

Celebrating Jade Emperor's birthday, Bagan Sungai Lima-style

For the Hokkien community in general, the birthday of the Jade Emperor is the most significant event during the 15-day CNY festivities.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Icy weather impedes travellers in China home-bound for new year festivities

Icy weather impedes travellers in China home-bound for new year festivities

Hubei has been hit the hardest, with highways slowed to a crawl and trains delayed or cancelled, leaving travellers stranded.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Hollywood festivities return as 'Barbie' vies for Golden Globes

Hollywood festivities return as 'Barbie' vies for Golden Globes

"Barbie," the summer blockbuster starring Margot Robbie as the iconic doll, leads all nominees with nine nominations.
Mon Jan 08 2024
Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation

Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation

Malaysia is grappling with an increasing number of cases, a trend that is unlikely to end as it heads into year end festivities.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Malaysia MADANI open house tour starting April 29 - Fahmi

Malaysia MADANI open house tour starting April 29 - Fahmi

Fahmi Fadzil said the highlight of the open house festivities will be held Taman Sri Gombak in Batu Caves on May 14, from 8 pm till 11 pm.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Gov't examining mechanisms to overcome issue of high flight ticket prices during festivities - Loke

Gov't examining mechanisms to overcome issue of high flight ticket prices during festivities - Loke

Anthony Loke said he was given a mandate by PM Anwar Ibrahim during to be responsible for finding a solution to the issue.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Inflation crimps Eid festivities for Karachi orphans

Inflation crimps Eid festivities for Karachi orphans

The crisis drove inflation to a record high of 35% in March, following a depreciating rupee currency.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Chinese New Year of the rabbit hops in with celebrations nationwide

Chinese New Year of the rabbit hops in with celebrations nationwide

The Chinese New Year is being celebrated on a big scale like the 'old normal' across the country, finally ending two years of modest festivities in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Death toll from India bridge collapse rises to 132, search on for missing

Death toll from India bridge collapse rises to 132, search on for missing

A footbridge over the Machhu River in the town of Morbi was packed with sightseers enjoying holiday festivities when it collapsed.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Festive merriment of National Day 2022 parade delights Malaysians

Festive merriment of National Day 2022 parade delights Malaysians

Multi-ethnic Malaysians are enjoying the merry festivities at the National Day 2022 parade held at Dataran Merdeka today.
Wed Aug 31 2022
'Real euphoria': Cannes luxury back after pandemic pause

'Real euphoria': Cannes luxury back after pandemic pause

This year's Cannes Film Festival promises a return to its traditional wild festivities and displays of exorbitant wealth.
Fri May 13 2022
Maxis committed to supporting communities with different needs this Raya

Maxis committed to supporting communities with different needs this Raya

In conjunction with Raya festivities, Maxis has rolled out several initiatives to bring joy to families and students of the B40 group as well as PwDs, including collaborating with OKU Sentral.
Mon May 09 2022
Protests, citizenship festivities mark contentious Australia Day holiday

Protests, citizenship festivities mark contentious Australia Day holiday

For many Indigenous Australians, who trace their lineage on the continent back 50,000 years, it is "Invasion Day".
Wed Jan 26 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024