IPOH: The recent Christmas celebration at the Housing and Local Government Ministry is a reflection of how the diversity of Malaysia's society is its strength and uniqueness, its Minister Nga Kor Ming tells PAS. On a statement by the Islamist party that the celebration attended by Muslims was not appropriate, Nga said all festivals were celebrated...
Unexpected Santa Claus and Cai Shen Ye collab. You know that feeling when you walk into a mall right after Christmas and you already hear Chinese New Year songs playing? We thought that was considered high efficiency until we saw what this mall in Sabah recently did. According to a Facebook page, Urban Sabah, if you were to visit Suria Sabah, a...
KUALA LUMPUR: The festive cheer of Christmas is building up in Kuala Lumpur as major shopping malls are adorned with vibrant decorations and filled with the holiday spirit. People from all walks of life, including foreign tourists, are enjoying the festive atmosphere ahead of the celebration on Dec 25. Many are also making last-minute preparations. A survey...
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Airports Holding Bhd (MAHB) has increased manpower to enhance operations and is prepared to ensure smooth passenger flows and reduce waiting times at key touchpoints, in anticipation of the school holidays, Christmas, and New Year celebrations. MAHB managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani reassured travellers that arrangements are in place to handle the increased...
Amid sadness, our columnist finds hope in the actions of a couple of prominent people. AS the year dwindled down to the final two weeks, I was feeling rather sad and depressed until I heard of two incidents that happened recently that are quite in keeping with the Christmas season. Why sad and depressed at the year’s...
THERE is a reason to be jolly when stepping into Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Shopping Centre on Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. To usher in the Christmas spirit, the mall has put up dazzling and colourful decorations – and even fake snow – at certain areas to create a festive atmosphere. A standout is the Pavilion Crystal Fountain,...
Late last year, my family and I went on an adventure to the Arctic Circle, specifically Kiruna and Abisko in Sweden. The trip was for us to experience a “white Christmas”, see the northern lights (my wife’s life-long dream) and celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Packing for a family of six for a winter holiday was...
Most supportive girlfriend ever! Taylor Swift was spotted arriving to support Travis Kelce at the Kansas City Chiefs game on Christmas Day. Taylor Swift is spending Christmas Day supporting her man! The “Lover” singer, 34, was seen pulling up to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City for Travis Kelce’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Taylor was joined by her parents Andrea and Scott...
JOHOR BARU: With Christmas just a couple of days away, a local baker and her team are working up to 16 hours a day to meet orders, not least of which is the Italian festive staple panettone. Baker Kok Yen Yen said they were swamped with orders for the bread-like cake from customers, even including royalty. “The...
PETALING JAYA: The holiday travel rush has started to build up ahead of the year-end ‘balik kampung’ for Christmas and New Year celebrations with scores of travellers getting caught in heavy traffic heading out of the city, especially towards the south. There was heavy traffic identified in several areas due to the high volume of vehicles...
