KOTA KINABALU: Malaysians celebrating Christmas have been urged to embrace the values of love, hope and unity as the nation marks the festive season. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the celebration is not only a religious occasion but also a reminder of universal human values that strengthen the bonds...
GEORGE TOWN: Over 2.2 million vehicles are expected to enter Penang from today in conjunction with the Christmas and year-end school holidays, said state police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail. He said the figure was based on trends recorded during previous major festive seasons, as well as the Pesta Pulau Pinang, which began on Dec 6 and...
PETALING JAYA: Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin have extended their Christmas greetings to all Christians. “May this festival be celebrated with full of happiness and prosperity, unity, and gratitude with family and community around,” Sultan Sharafuddin said in a post through the Selangor Royal Office social media account...
KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is offering four additional Electric Train Service (ETS) services comprising 22,680 tickets, in conjunction with the Christmas celebration and the third term school holidays this year. KTMB, in a statement on Thursday (Nov 20), said the additional services would operate from Dec 19, 2025, to Jan 11, 2026, covering...
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,...
