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Public holidays

Malaysia PM Anwar announces extra public holiday for Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim provided the extra holiday as a gesture of appreciation.
Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim provided the extra holiday as a gesture of appreciation.

From rendang in Seoul to Langkawi staycations: How Malaysians are rewriting Hari Raya travel

Ms Batrisyia Najwa Azalan during a 2025 Hari Raya trip to Singapore.
Ms Batrisyia Najwa Azalan during a 2025 Hari Raya trip to Singapore.

Forum: Do I need to take a day’s leave if it’s a half-day at work?

PM Wong extends ‘warmest wishes’ to Singaporean Muslims ahead of Ramadan fasting month

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong took to Facebook to share well wishes for the Ramadan fasting month.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong took to Facebook to share well wishes for the Ramadan fasting month.

Holiday exodus sees congestion at hot spots in Malaysia

Traffic at the Sungei Besi Toll Plaza towards Kuala Lumpur, at 1.30pm on Feb 14.
Traffic at the Sungei Besi Toll Plaza towards Kuala Lumpur, at 1.30pm on Feb 14.

Taiwan celebrates Christmas once again after 25 years. Sort of

The extra days off in the year has been popular with workers in Taiwan, whose labour hours ranked fourth among 37 major economies.
The extra days off in the year has been popular with workers in Taiwan, whose labour hours ranked fourth among 37 major economies.

Seoul to boost crowd safety measures in popular shopping area Myeong-dong over holiday period

On Christmas Eve in particular, Jung-gu expects peak crowd levels of up to 50,000 people in Myeong-dong.
On Christmas Eve in particular, Jung-gu expects peak crowd levels of up to 50,000 people in Myeong-dong.

50% highway toll discount for motorists in Malaysia to celebrate Christmas

The discount is expected to help ease costs for Malaysians planning to return to their hometowns or to go on holiday with their families during the school holiday season.
The discount is expected to help ease costs for Malaysians planning to return to their hometowns or to go on holiday with their families during the school holiday season.

Expect heavy traffic at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during upcoming festive holidays

Intensified checks against the smuggling of e-vaporisers, which is banned in Singapore, can slow down immigration clearance.
Intensified checks against the smuggling of e-vaporisers, which is banned in Singapore, can slow down immigration clearance.

White House gets scaled-down Christmas display amid ballroom work

Decorations featured a giant Lego portrait of 79-year-old Donald Trump.
Decorations featured a giant Lego portrait of 79-year-old Donald Trump.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.