[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
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
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
Indonesia bans "mudik" starting today
The move is to curb the spread of COVID-19 that had spiked after major public holidays in the past.
Thu May 06 2021
Malaysia Airports gears up for the super peak travel period encompassing two continuous public holidays
With two consecutive public holidays coming up leading to a long weekend for most Malaysians, Malaysia Airports is expecting higher than usual passenger traffic movements.
Thu Aug 29 2019
PLUS closes all reload lanes for public holidays
PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) has announced the nationwide closure of all 134 reload lanes from Aug 29 to Sept 4 to facilitate smooth operations of toll plazas during the National Day and Hari Raya Aidi
Wed Aug 23 2017
Stop declaring public holidays during by-election - Gan Ping Sieu
Centre For A Better Tomorrow (CENBET) co-president Gan Ping Sieu has called on all state government to stop declaring public holidays during by-elections.
Fri May 01 2015
PLUS issues travel advisory for long weekend
PLUS Malaysia Berhad issued its travel time advisory (TTA) for the period April 30 to May 5 in view of the long weekend due to two public holidays to mark Labour Day on May 1 and Wesak Day.
Thu Apr 30 2015
List of important public holidays in Malaysia for 2015
Here is the list of holidays for 2015. Start planning your holidays.
Sat Dec 06 2014
Heavy vehicles may soon be banned from highways on public holidays
The Malaysian Highway Authority will propose a ban on heavy vehicles from using the highways during certain public holidays.
Wed Oct 08 2014
More long-weekends in 2015
The New Year in 2015 will bring even more longer weekends, for some there will be as much as 11 long weekends.
Fri Aug 01 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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