Lively Wesak Day celebration nationwide
In Kuala Lumpur, as many as 25,000 devotees and visitors gathered at the Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple in Brickfields as early as 5.30 am.
Wed May 22 2024
King, Queen extend Happy Wesak Day greetings to all Malaysian Buddhists
Their Majesties said that racial harmony is the pillar of national unity.
Wed May 22 2024
Buddhists celebrate Wesak Day today
Wesak Day highlights significance of Buddhist adherents embracing self-assurance in faith and living in accordance with their beliefs.
Wed May 22 2024
Anwar conveys Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists
PM Anwar Ibrahim said Wesak Day is a big day for the Buddhists to commemorate three important events in the life of Gautama Buddha.
Thu May 04 2023
Agong, Raja Permaisuri wish Happy Wesak Day to Buddhists
May this festival brings peace, happiness and prosperity to all Buddhists, said Their Majesties.
Thu May 04 2023
Appreciate the values of tolerance, love while celebrating Wesak Day - PM
Ismail Sabri called on the Malaysian Family to appreciate the values of tolerance, love and kindness to fellow human beings in conjunction with the Wesak Day celebration today.
Sun May 15 2022
King, Queen wish Happy Wesak Day to all Malaysian Buddhists
Their Majesties today wished all Buddhists in the country a Happy Wesak Day.
Sun May 15 2022
Wesak Day: Devotees allowed to seek blessing at temples
Loh said the committee has decided to cancel the procession for another year due to difficulties to control the crowd.
Fri May 13 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
Wesak Day celebrated moderately under new normal
Buddhists in the country celebrated Wesak Day today on a moderate scale with the new normal practices in place due to the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO).
Wed May 26 2021
Wesak Day: Only chief monk, 10 committee members allowed to attend ritual
In conjunction with Wesak Day on Wednesday, only the chief monk and 10 committee members will be allowed to attend rituals at houses of worship, the National Unity Ministry (KPN) said.
Mon May 24 2021
COVID: One-day Gawai celebration in Sarawak - JBPN
'Miring', which is usually held during the festival, will only be allowed to be performed in areas placed under the CMCO.
Fri May 21 2021
Celebrating Wesak Day in the new normal
Buddhists in Malaysia will celebrate Wesak Day, commemorating the birthday, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha, tomorrow at home.
Wed May 06 2020
Muhyiddin wishes Malaysian Buddhists a happy Wesak Day
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin wishes all Malaysian Buddhists a Happy Wesak Day.
Wed May 06 2020
Wesak Day 2017 celebration
A hanging his wishes on the tree during Vesak day celebration at Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur on 10 May 2017.
Wed May 10 2017
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KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
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Fri Nov 22 2024
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Fri Nov 22 2024
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