GE15: IPT students to be given five-day leave to vote
The Higher Education Ministry has agreed to give IPT students a five-day leave starting Nov 17 to return to their hometowns to vote in the GE15.
Sat Oct 22 2022
Slow-moving traffic on several major highways this morning
Traffic is reported to have picked up on several highways and main roads to the north, south and east coast of the peninsula this morning as more people return to their hometowns.
Sun May 01 2022
Moderate but meaningful Deepavali celebration with SOP compliance
Hindus are celebrating Deepavali in a livelier atmosphere this year compared with last year as they now have the opportunity to return to their hometowns and villages to celebrate a meaningful day.
Thu Nov 04 2021
Selangor Sultan expresses concern over attempts to 'balik kampung'
The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah is very worried if there are still those who are stubborn enough to return to their hometowns for Aidiladha tomorrow.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Raya: IPT will issue interstate travel permits to students
Institutions of higher learning (IPT) will issue letters of consent for inter-district and interstate travel to students, parents or guardians to enable students to return to their hometowns for raya.
Thu May 06 2021
Police to increase roadblocks to prevent interstate travel during Ramadan
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will increase roadblocks, especially at state border rat trails, to ensure people do not take the opportunity to return to their hometowns to celebrate Ramadan.
Wed Apr 07 2021
RMCO: Govt mulling allowing teachers to return to their hometowns
The matter would be discussed with the PDRM so that those who were single and with family could return to their hometowns.
Mon Nov 16 2020
Slower traffic flow at several major highways
Traffic flow at several major highways is noticeably slower this evening as more people start to balik kampung (return to their hometowns) to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha tomorrow.
Thu Jul 30 2020
Many still keen to 'balik kampung', attempts to sneak cross-border doubled
The trend has shown that many were still keen to return to their hometowns to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Wed May 20 2020
Penang police warn public against interstate travel without permit
As of Monday, 308 vehicles attempting to return to their hometowns in the state, were ordered to turn back and nine compounds were issued against those who breached the rules.
Tue May 19 2020
Gerak Malaysia: Smooth traffic flow despite more vehicles on third day of interstate travel
The third day of the interstate travel for Gerak Malaysia applicants stranded in Penang, Melaka, Pahang, Perlis and Kedah to return to their hometowns today saw smooth traffic flow on major highways d
Sat May 09 2020
University students happy, grateful to arrive safely at hometowns
The journey was smooth and all the students are now safe with their families.
Tue Apr 28 2020
GE13: Cuepacs asks for leave on May 5 and 6
The Public Service Department (PSD) has been urged to consider granting unrecorded leave on May 5 and 6 to civil servants who want to return to their hometowns to vote in the 13th general election.
Mon Apr 15 2013
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