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New Year's Day

Malaysians ring in the new year with smiles and merriment

The absence of fireworks on New Year’s Eve last night did not stop Malaysians from ushering in 2024.

Malaysians choose solidarity with Palestine over fireworks to welcome 2024

As the rest of the world illuminated the sky with dazzling fireworks to welcome the new year, Malaysia opted out of the traditional celebrations in solidarity with Palestine.

Malaysia mustn’t rest on its laurels despite triumphs in 2023: Anwar’s New Year’s message

As the year 2023 draws to an end, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes 2024 will bring a brighter and more positive atmosphere for the people and the country.

Agong, queen extend New Year’s greetings

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have extended their 2024 New Year’s Day greetings and prayers for the well-being of the people and the country.

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’