'Geng Sumbu' builds raya arch with 3,000 oil lamps
With Hari Raya Aidilfitri just around the corner, a group of youths in Kampung Baru Sri Gading got together to build an arch at the village entrance using 3,000 oil lamps.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Reliving nostalgia with 1,500 oil lamps shaped like Ubudiah Mosque
A total of 1,500 oil lamps shaped like the Ubudiah Mosque in Simpang Penaga here adorned the royal town of Kuala Kangsar to usher in Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Man inspired by childhood memories to create oil lamps using bamboo sticks
Childhood nostalgia during Ramadan has inspired a lorry driver to create oil lamps using bamboo sticks to replace more modern decorative lights to adorn his house and enliven the nights.
Fri Apr 08 2022
After last year's hiatus, large-scale panjut reignited in Kampung Ribu
The activity of lighting up panjut (oil lamps placed on structures made of bamboo or wood) on a large scale, to celebrate the upcoming Aidilfitri is held again in Kampung Ribu here.
Sun May 09 2021
KRI Nanggala-shaped panjut as show of solidarity, sympathy
A group of six people have designed panjut (oil lamps placed on structures often made of bamboo or wood) shaped after the vessel, in Kampung Bukit Merah, Semanggol.
Sat May 01 2021
Impressive oil lamp decoration for memorable aidilfitri in Terengganu
The desire to relive the nostalgic charm of Aidilfitri of the past era has inspired the residents of several villages here to decorate their compounds with hundreds of Raya oil lamps.
Wed May 27 2020
Oil lamps to liven up festivities despite CMCO
For starters, it has become a tradition for them to put up bamboo oil lamps around the premises during the 'Malam Tujuh Likur' (the last ten days of Ramadan) to usher in Aidilfitri.
Fri May 22 2020
Although sad about not going back to hometowns, preparations still made for raya
Somewhat sad that they could not travel back to their hometowns for this Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Noor Hafiza Yosni and Faizul Shafie did the next best thing.
Fri May 22 2020
Terengganu organises Raya MCO oil lamp competition
The competition, from May 18 until May 26, would indirectly promote Terengganu as a 'must visit' tourism location in the future.
Wed May 13 2020
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