PM wishes Tamil community Happy Ponggal
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the four-day harvest festival is one of the most significant cultural celebrations for the Tamil community.
Mon Jan 15 2024
PM Anwar extends Ponggal greetings to Tamil community
The Tamil community celebrates the Ponggal festival as a sign of gratitude for increased sustenance, PM Anwar said.
Sun Jan 15 2023
Agong, Permaisuri wish happy Onam to Malayalee community
Onam is the harvest festival of the Malayalee community to welcome the legendary emperor who is believed to bring about a bountiful harvest.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Muhyiddin wishes Happy Ponggal to Tamil community
Muhyiddin said although there are no visiting activities, the festival should be celebrated in the best way possible with family members.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Pongalo Pongal! - The harvest festival begins
The usual excitement of Pongal has been replaced with hushed celebrations this year due to the increase of Covid-19 cases in the country.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Thanksgiving: Food and feuding
Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, although harvest festivals were already traditional.
Thu Nov 26 2020
King, Queen convey Pesta Kaamatan greetings
Their Majesties expressed the greetings in a post on the Istana Negara Facebook account.
Sat May 30 2020
Kurup calls on KDM to unite and maintain pesta Kaamatan's relevance
The Kadazandusun and Murut (KDM) community has been urged to remain united to ensure that Pesta Kaamatan (Harvest Festival) remained relevant.
Mon May 01 2017
Petronas captures the essence of harvest festival through 'Renai'
Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) commenced its Kaamatan and Gawai festive campaign with the launch of a specially produced web film titled "Renai" on May 26th.
Mon May 30 2016
Celebrating the spring harvest festival of Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi takes place 14 April each year and is one of the main festivals celebrating the founding of the Sikh community known as the Khalsa.
Thu Apr 14 2016
Malaysian Hindus prepare to celebrate 'Pongal' tomorrow
Clay pots, sugar canes and milk were among the items being snapped up by Tamil Hindus to celebrate Ponggal, a harvest festival tomorrow.
Thu Jan 14 2016
Sarawak observes Tamil 'Ponggal' harvest festival on Sunday
The Sarawak State Council of the Malaysian Hindu Sangham will hold the second edition of the festival on Sunday at the Kuching Waterfront.
Wed Jan 13 2016
Najib wishes Happy Onam to Malayalees
Onam is a harvest festival celebrated by the Malayalee community worldwide.
Fri Aug 28 2015
Ponggal-O-Ponggal!
Ponggal is an auspicious harvest festival celebrated for four days in the Thai month.
Sun Jan 13 2013
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
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