Wesak Day, also known as Vesak, is one of the most significant and sacred holidays for Buddhists worldwide. It commemorates three major, life-changing events...

GEORGE TOWN, May 30 (Bernama) — The Penang police have prohibited the public attending the Wesak Day celebration and procession tomorrow from playing with firecrackers and fireworks, said the state police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail. Azizee said that any individual caught doing so can be prosecuted under Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957. In terms of safety, the public is advised not to wear jewellery that could attract the attention of criminals and to maintain proper behaviour to avoid causing any discomfort to others. “The act of playing with firecrackers and fireworks is completely prohibited, and any individual who […]

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) is providing 347,000 seats for the upcoming long holiday period, marking the largest capacity increase in the company’s history. The move aims to accommodate an extraordinary surge in demand following the overlap of three major public holidays within a two-week period, namely Hari Raya Aidiladha, Wesak Day and the Official Birthday of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. KTMB Group chief executive officer Datuk Azlan Shah Al Bakri said the capacity provided for the festive season has surpassed the company’s previous records for train services. “This time, we […]

GEORGE TOWN, May 31 — Penang experienced a significant surge in visitor arrivals during the extended holiday weekend, with hotels in several key tourism zones reporting occupancy rates of up to 100 per cent as thousands of travellers flocked to the island for a short getaway. The long break, which coincided with the Wesak Day … The post Penang Sees Tourism Boom During Long Holiday Weekend as Hotels Reach Full Capacity first appeared on Wilayah.com.my.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is preparing for one of its most vibrant festive periods of the year as several major cultural and religious celebrations are set to take place almost simultaneously during the upcoming school holiday season. The overlapping celebrations of Hari Raya Aidiladha, Wesak Day, Kaamatan, Gawai and the official birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan … The post Malaysia Set for Rare Nationwide Festival Wave During Extended Holiday Season first appeared on Wilayah.com.my.