KOTA KINABALU, March 31 — The counters at the Kota Kinabalu Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) attracted a large number of people who were rushing to sign up with the Central Database Hub (Padu) system today, the final day for registration. Apart from the UTC, similar physical counters were open from 8am to 4pm at Wisma … Read more
KUALA SELANGOR, Feb 25 — The Central Zone Madani Rakyat Programme held at the Kuala Selangor Sports Complex here successfully achieved its goal of popularising every government policy, initiative, and service among the rural community. According to the organising secretariat, the programme, which concluded today, recorded a total of 127,000 visitors over the three days … Read more
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 11 — Thousands of Malaysians of various races thronged the Chinese New Year open house hosted by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow at the Setia SPICE Arena Bayan Baru today. Guests, including tourists, were treated to a sumptuous spread of local delicacies. The open house was also attended by Penang Yang … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — As every year, thousands of devotees and visitors thronged Batu Caves a few days ahead of the Thaipusam festival. While some had come to enjoy and soak in the atmosphere, many had come to offer prayers and fulfil their vows to avoid the crowd today. Bala Murugan, 39, who was … Read more
IPOH, Jan 23 — Over 300,000 Hindu devotees and foreign tourists are expected to throng the Sri Subramaniar Temple in Gunung Cheroh here to celebrate Thaipusam on Thursday (January 25). State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said the public would surely take this opportunity to enliven the … Read more
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 21 — A total of one million Hindu devotees are expected to throng Penang from January 24 to 26 to celebrate the Thaipusam festival. Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) chairman RSN Rayer said this year’s Thaipusam will be different as for the first time in a sign of unity both the gold … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — Over 2,000 visitors thronged Cathedral of St John here tonight to offer prayers and celebrate Christmas. Parish priest Gerard Steve Theraviam said visitors began arriving at the church from 6.30pm for mass and offer prayers to commemorate Jesus’ birth. “We have just finished our first special mass for children and … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, November 22 — Fans of British rock band Coldplay have swarmed the Bukit Jalil National Stadium for the Music of the Sphere World Tour (MOTSWT) tonight. As of 2pm, the crowd has been steadily building around the venue, especially for the Standing Zone (Cat 3) queue growing since early this morning. Many came … Read more
NEW DELHI: A few weeks ago, New Delhi’s crematoriums were operating around the clock dealing with Covid-19 victims. Now the Indian capital’s shopping malls and markets are buzzing again. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
