[COLUMNIST] Do public holidays boost the economy?
Observations have found that high-income and productive countries tend to have fewer public holidays.
Mon Apr 24 2023
PM declares Nov 18, 19 public holidays due to polling
The government today declared Nov 18 and 19 as public holidays to enable electors to exercise their right to vote in the GE15.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Britain prepares to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee
Two public holidays have been set aside to create a four-day weekend for nationwide events commemorating her reign from June 2-5.
Wed Jun 01 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
Indonesia bans "mudik" starting today
The move is to curb the spread of COVID-19 that had spiked after major public holidays in the past.
Thu May 06 2021
Malaysia Airports gears up for the super peak travel period encompassing two continuous public holidays
With two consecutive public holidays coming up leading to a long weekend for most Malaysians, Malaysia Airports is expecting higher than usual passenger traffic movements.
Thu Aug 29 2019
PLUS closes all reload lanes for public holidays
PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) has announced the nationwide closure of all 134 reload lanes from Aug 29 to Sept 4 to facilitate smooth operations of toll plazas during the National Day and Hari Raya Aidi
Wed Aug 23 2017
Stop declaring public holidays during by-election - Gan Ping Sieu
Centre For A Better Tomorrow (CENBET) co-president Gan Ping Sieu has called on all state government to stop declaring public holidays during by-elections.
Fri May 01 2015
PLUS issues travel advisory for long weekend
PLUS Malaysia Berhad issued its travel time advisory (TTA) for the period April 30 to May 5 in view of the long weekend due to two public holidays to mark Labour Day on May 1 and Wesak Day.
Thu Apr 30 2015
List of important public holidays in Malaysia for 2015
Here is the list of holidays for 2015. Start planning your holidays.
Sat Dec 06 2014
Heavy vehicles may soon be banned from highways on public holidays
The Malaysian Highway Authority will propose a ban on heavy vehicles from using the highways during certain public holidays.
Wed Oct 08 2014
More long-weekends in 2015
The New Year in 2015 will bring even more longer weekends, for some there will be as much as 11 long weekends.
Fri Aug 01 2014
Berita tempatan pilihan sepanjang hari ini
Berikut adalah berita yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang Isnin, 20 Mei 2024.
Mon May 20 2024
Hubungan diplomatik Malaysia-China raih pencapaian penting - Teo
Malaysia dan China telah meraih pencapaian penting dalam setengah abad hubungan diplomatik, kata Timbalan Menteri Komunikasi Teo Nie Ching.
Mon May 20 2024
Tumpuan Selasa –21 Mei 2024
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan di Astro AWANI.
Mon May 20 2024
Berita antarabangsa pilihan sepanjang hari ini
Antara pelbagai berita luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.
Mon May 20 2024
KP Kementerian Luar Singapura dijatuhkan hukuman penjara, salah guna beg diplomatik
Oh menghadapi dua pertuduhan menipu kerana menyalahgunakan perkhidmatan beg diplomatik.
Mon May 20 2024
10 Berita Pilihan - (20 Mei 2024)
Antara pelbagai berita dalam dan luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.
Mon May 20 2024
Cuba ceroboh masuk Istana Negara, dua individu dipenjara dua bulan
Pertuduhan dibuat mengikut Seksyen 447/451 Kanun Keseksaan dan dibaca bersama Seksyen 34 kanun sama.
Mon May 20 2024
Kerajaan Malaysia bekerjasama dengan rakan antarabangsa untuk bawa keluar pasukan perubatan MERCY
Kerajaan Malaysia sedang bekerjasama dengan rakan antarabangsa untuk membawa keluar sebuah pasukan perubatan Malaysia yang terperangkap di Rafah, Gaza, menurut Kementerian Luar (Wisma Putra).
Mon May 20 2024
PM Anwar ulangi gesaannya untuk AS hentikan keganasan Israel di Gaza
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengulangi gesaannya supaya Amerika Syarikat (AS) melakukan apa sahaja yang diperlukan untuk menghentikan keganasan Israel di Gaza.
Mon May 20 2024
10 individu ditahan dalam enam serbuan khas aktiviti penyeludupan
Polis menahan 10 individu termasuk seorang wanita dalam enam serbuan menerusi operasi khas Biro Jenayah Hidupan Liar/Perisikan Siasatan Khas.
Mon May 20 2024