Job worries sour mood for Chinese heading home for holidays
People are expected to make a record 9 bln journeys before and after the Feb. 10-17 break - usually a time for celebration and relaxation.
Tue Feb 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] Do public holidays boost the economy?
Observations have found that high-income and productive countries tend to have fewer public holidays.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Teachers can be called back for duty during school term holidays
Teachers can be instructed to attend work during school term holidays, but not exceeding half of the school term holidays in a school year.
Tue Feb 28 2023
High tide in Tanjung Piai attracts tourists
The high tide phenomenon that occurs at the Tanjung Piai National Park, here, continues to be an attraction for tourists and local residents, especially during the school holidays.
Mon Dec 26 2022
China braces for COVID spread to countryside as holidays near
China set out urgent plans to protect rural communities from COVID-19 on Friday as millions of city-dwellers planned holidays for the first time in years.
Fri Dec 16 2022
Public holiday, school holidays cause of unusual congestion at passport offices in KL, Putrajaya
Khairul Dzaimee advised the public to deal with passport offices outside the Klang Valley that are less crowded for passport application.
Mon Dec 12 2022
PM declares Nov 18, 19 public holidays due to polling
The government today declared Nov 18 and 19 as public holidays to enable electors to exercise their right to vote in the GE15.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Traffic reported slow moving on several expressways this morning
Traffic flow on several major expressways is reported to be slow moving as at 8.30 am today following an increase in the volume of vehicles on the road due to the Deepavali holidays and long weekend.
Sat Oct 22 2022
Mud volcano eruption in Tabin Wildlife Park not the first time
Tabin Wildlife Holidays general manager Lawrence Chin said the mud spewed from the eruption was safe and not hot.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Royal Floria Putrajaya 2020 extended to Sept 6
Haslinda Khalid said the two-day extension will give more people a chance to visit the festival during the school holidays.
Fri Sep 02 2022
'Like COVID never happened': Ibiza's nightclubs reopen
Ibiza is home to just 152,000 people but its population swells to up to 450,000 during the peak summer holidays.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Britain prepares to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee
Two public holidays have been set aside to create a four-day weekend for nationwide events commemorating her reign from June 2-5.
Wed Jun 01 2022
AirAsia must ensure welfare of passengers not affected during Wesak, Gawai holidays - Nanta
KPDNHEP wants the welfare of AirAsia passengers to no longer be affected ahead of several public holidays such as Wesak Day this Sunday and Gawai Festival next month.
Wed May 11 2022
AirAsia apologises for rescheduling flights during Aidilfitri holidays
AirAsia says it has taken note and apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused due to the rescheduling of its flights following the sharp increase in demand during the festive season.
Tue May 10 2022
Najib, family holidayed on yachts at invitation by several princes - Witness
The High Court was told that Najib Razak and his family members had holidays on board several yachts from 2009 to 2013 at the invitation of the Princes of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi.
Mon May 09 2022
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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