[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
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