Stability, peace come from mutual respect, says PM Anwar

PETALING JAYA: It is important to preserve unity and respect among all religious and racial groups in the country to ensure national stability, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says. In his special Hari Raya Aidilfitri address on Sunday (March 30), the Prime Minister also said it is important to uphold the dignity of the people at all...

Muslims in Malaysia to celebrate Hari Raya on March 31

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Monday (March 31), says the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad. The announcement was broadcast live on national television on Sunday (March 30) night. On March 20, the Office of the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal said in a statement that...

Raya rush: Traffic continues to build, vehicle numbers expected to rise on major highways

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on several major expressways has been reported to continue to be moving slowly on Friday (March 28) night due to a rise in the number of vehicles heading out of the city centre, as city dwellers return to their hometowns to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri. An Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesman said that the...

Ops Hari Raya 2025: JPJ to monitor over 15 hotspots in Kelantan

PASIR PUTEH: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will monitor more than 15 hotspots throughout Kelantan under the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Ops (Ops HRA) 2025 from March 24 to April 8. Kelantan JPJ director Mohd Misuari Abdullah said the operation would involve several accident-prone Federal roads such as those in Gua Musang, Kuala Krai, Pasir Puteh, Machang...

Road ban on goods vehicles two days before and after Aidilfitri

KAJANG: Goods vehicles will be banned from roads for four days in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Transport Minister Anthony Loke stated at a press conference on Monday (March 10) that the ban would be enforced on March 29 and 30, as well as on April 5 and 6. “The purpose of the ban is to prevent...

Chinese residents of a small town in Perak help Malay travellers have smooth drive

PETALING JAYA: In a heartening display of Malaysian unity and generosity, a group of Chinese residents from a small housing area in Ladang Bikam, Perak, offered a helping hand to Malay travellers returning to Kuala Lumpur after the Hari Raya festivities. Zairul Annuar shared a touching encounter when he and wife made their congested journey back...

Selangor civil servants to get one-month salary as Raya aid

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari on Friday (March 22) announced a special Aidilfitri aid of one month’s salary or a minimum of RM1,000 for civil servants in the state, to be paid on April 8. He said they include civil servants under the administration of the Selangor State Secretary (SUK) and permanent...