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...
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...
IPOH: A car carrying firecrackers in its trunk caught fire at a busy intersection in Bukit Permata, Lumut. Manjung OCPD Asst Comm Hasbullah Abd Rahman stated that the incident occurred on Friday (March 28) at about 5.30pm. He said that at the scene, police found the car's rear section engulfed in flames. "Initial investigations revealed that the vehicle...
KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid Rail, a subsidiary of Prasarana Malaysia Bhd (Prasarana), will provide additional trains if there is unexpected congestion during Hari Raya Aidilfitri to ensure a smooth journey for passengers. Prasarana chief operating officer Amir Hamdan said they will carry out daily monitoring of the passenger and congestion situations on the platforms and outside the...
PETALING JAYA: Commuters will enjoy a 50% toll discount from March 28 to 29 in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri. In a statement issued on Wednesday (March 26), Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that this was agreed by the Cabinet in a meeting on Wednesday (March 26). He said that the toll discount would...
SEREMBAN: Eleven of the more than 500 express buses inspected by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in a seven-day operation have been slapped with non-roadworthy notices, says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister said the week-long operation, which started on March 16, was conducted at bus terminals and depots. "The pre-operation in conjunction with Hari Raya is a...
PETALING JAYA: To the Malay travellers who got a smoother ride home to Kuala Lumpur after their recent Hari Raya celebrations, the group of Chinese villagers who helped enable that were giants. But to those residents of Kampung Baru Pelawan near Langkap, Perak, the assistance they rendered last Saturday night was but a small humanitarian gesture. ALSO...
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...
KUALA LUMPUR: The traffic flow is expected to increase as road users take advantage of free tolls on all highways starting Monday (April 8). However, a spokesperson for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said as of 8 this morning, the number of vehicles is still under control and traffic on some major highways is smooth. "The traffic...
