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
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
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