![King, Queen extend Happy Wesak Day greetings to all Malaysian Buddhists King, Queen extend Happy Wesak Day greetings to all Malaysian Buddhists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716340207_HARIWESAK.jpg)
King, Queen extend Happy Wesak Day greetings to all Malaysian Buddhists
Their Majesties said that racial harmony is the pillar of national unity.
Wed May 22 2024
![Buddhists celebrate Wesak Day today Buddhists celebrate Wesak Day today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716338754_HariWesak.jpg)
Buddhists celebrate Wesak Day today
Wesak Day highlights significance of Buddhist adherents embracing self-assurance in faith and living in accordance with their beliefs.
Wed May 22 2024
![Anwar conveys Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists Anwar conveys Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683164763_AnwarIbrahimHari.jpg)
Anwar conveys Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists
PM Anwar Ibrahim said Wesak Day is a big day for the Buddhists to commemorate three important events in the life of Gautama Buddha.
Thu May 04 2023
![Agong, Raja Permaisuri wish Happy Wesak Day to Buddhists Agong, Raja Permaisuri wish Happy Wesak Day to Buddhists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683165921_IstanaNegara.jpg)
Agong, Raja Permaisuri wish Happy Wesak Day to Buddhists
May this festival brings peace, happiness and prosperity to all Buddhists, said Their Majesties.
Thu May 04 2023
![King, Queen wish Happy Wesak Day to all Malaysian Buddhists King, Queen wish Happy Wesak Day to all Malaysian Buddhists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652583780_TBAGONGWESAK.jpg)
King, Queen wish Happy Wesak Day to all Malaysian Buddhists
Their Majesties today wished all Buddhists in the country a Happy Wesak Day.
Sun May 15 2022
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Wesak Day celebrated moderately under new normal
Buddhists in the country celebrated Wesak Day today on a moderate scale with the new normal practices in place due to the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO).
Wed May 26 2021
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Celebrating Wesak Day in the new normal
Buddhists in Malaysia will celebrate Wesak Day, commemorating the birthday, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha, tomorrow at home.
Wed May 06 2020
![Muhyiddin wishes Malaysian Buddhists a happy Wesak Day Muhyiddin wishes Malaysian Buddhists a happy Wesak Day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81586509373_LiveTSMY.jpg)
Muhyiddin wishes Malaysian Buddhists a happy Wesak Day
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin wishes all Malaysian Buddhists a Happy Wesak Day.
Wed May 06 2020
![Hundreds of Buddhists protest against aid agencies in Myanmar's Rakhine Hundreds of Buddhists protest against aid agencies in Myanmar's Rakhine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/81495521586_Rohingyavillage.jpg)
Hundreds of Buddhists protest against aid agencies in Myanmar's Rakhine
Buddhist monks and members of the Rakhine ethnic group held demonstrations in 15 towns, including the Rakhine state capital of Sittwe, demanding that aid agencies leave the western state immediately.
Sun Aug 13 2017
![Wesak Day a hallmark of our democracy - PM Najib Wesak Day a hallmark of our democracy - PM Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71494326099_950x600.jpg)
Wesak Day a hallmark of our democracy - PM Najib
He said Wesak Day gives us an opportunity to commemorate the many contributions of Buddhists to our progress and to recommit ourselves to building a brighter future for all.
Tue May 09 2017
![Suu Kyi takes election bid to Myanmar's strife-torn Rakhine Suu Kyi takes election bid to Myanmar's strife-torn Rakhine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71444990518_AungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
Suu Kyi takes election bid to Myanmar's strife-torn Rakhine
Aung San Suu Kyi began her campaign in full security as she braces for mix reactions by the Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine.
Fri Oct 16 2015
![MH370: Normal religious rites for Buddhist and Hindu passengers MH370: Normal religious rites for Buddhist and Hindu passengers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-01/81422579117_295x200.jpg)
MH370: Normal religious rites for Buddhist and Hindu passengers
Buddhists will observe the normal religious rites for those who have died while Hindus will perform the "Athama Santhi Poojai" ceremony.
Fri Jan 30 2015
![Malaysia says 18 deaths could be linked to Myanmar unrest Malaysia says 18 deaths could be linked to Myanmar unrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/71417761850_295x200.jpg)
Malaysia says 18 deaths could be linked to Myanmar unrest
Police have detained 15 people from Myanmar over a string of gruesome murders in a popular Malaysian tourist destination, and believe the killings are linked to ethnic unrest in their native country.
Fri Dec 05 2014
![Symbolic building in Narathiwat goes up in smoke Symbolic building in Narathiwat goes up in smoke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/81396407735_295x200.jpg)
Symbolic building in Narathiwat goes up in smoke
A building that stood as a symbol of harmony among Muslims and Buddhists in Narathiwat was razed in a 2.10am fire yesterday.
Wed Aug 13 2014
![Dalai Lama urges Buddhists to halt Muslim violence Dalai Lama urges Buddhists to halt Muslim violence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/81393045842_295x200.jpg)
Dalai Lama urges Buddhists to halt Muslim violence
The Dalai Lama Sunday reiterated his plea to Buddhists in Myanmar and Sri Lanka to halt violence against Muslims.
Sun Jul 06 2014