![Malaysia observes six celebrations this week, a reflection of the country's diversity - Aaron Dagang Malaysia observes six celebrations this week, a reflection of the country's diversity - Aaron Dagang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713147878_perayaanjpg.jpg)
Malaysia observes six celebrations this week, a reflection of the country's diversity - Aaron Dagang
This week alone we have Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Ugadi, Tamil New Year, Vaisakhi, Vishu Day and Songkran, said Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang.
Mon Apr 15 2024
![PM wishes Happy New Year to Telugu community PM wishes Happy New Year to Telugu community](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712648923_Budagijpg.jpg)
PM wishes Happy New Year to Telugu community
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes that this year's celebration would bring greater glory and prosperity for those celebrating the occasion.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Celebrating Jade Emperor's birthday, Bagan Sungai Lima-style Celebrating Jade Emperor's birthday, Bagan Sungai Lima-style](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708576047_TBTahunBaruCina.jpg)
Celebrating Jade Emperor's birthday, Bagan Sungai Lima-style
For the Hokkien community in general, the birthday of the Jade Emperor is the most significant event during the 15-day CNY festivities.
Thu Feb 22 2024
![Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701866735_TBVisa.jpg)
Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back
Bookings to Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia combined jumped more than 30% from Feb. 10-17 compared with 2019, according to travel website.
Tue Feb 20 2024
![Selangor govt to host Chinese New Year celebration on Feb 24 Selangor govt to host Chinese New Year celebration on Feb 24](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707367304_TahunNaga.jpg)
Selangor govt to host Chinese New Year celebration on Feb 24
The celebration is expected to have an attendance of around 15,000 people, from 10 am to 6 pm.
Thu Feb 15 2024
![Sri Sabah Flats fire: Jittery residents on 16th floor move out Sri Sabah Flats fire: Jittery residents on 16th floor move out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707788378_TBFlatSriSabah.jpg)
Sri Sabah Flats fire: Jittery residents on 16th floor move out
Some residents temporarily evacuate their homes over fears the structural integrity of the building was affected by the fire.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![Nepali feared drowned after falling into choppy waters while on video call Nepali feared drowned after falling into choppy waters while on video call](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706696906_TBLOGOPDRM.jpg)
Nepali feared drowned after falling into choppy waters while on video call
Ganesh Rana was reported to have gone to the scene with some friends during the Chinese New Year holiday.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![Crowd sets Waymo self-driving vehicle ablaze in San Francisco Crowd sets Waymo self-driving vehicle ablaze in San Francisco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707702847_robotaxi.jpg)
Crowd sets Waymo self-driving vehicle ablaze in San Francisco
Waymo said someone threw a firework inside, which set the vehicle on fire. According to Waymo said someone threw a firework inside the self-driving car, which set the vehicle on fire.
Mon Feb 12 2024
![Meet Bigfoot chicken that roam Vietnam dining tables during Tet Meet Bigfoot chicken that roam Vietnam dining tables during Tet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707477488_DragonChicken.jpg)
Meet Bigfoot chicken that roam Vietnam dining tables during Tet
The rare breed of poultry, also known as dragon chicken, feature a pair of scaly red feet as large as a beer can, originates from Dong Tao.
Sat Feb 10 2024
![It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac - associated with good fortune, wisdom and success It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac - associated with good fortune, wisdom and success](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707372921_TBdragonjpg.jpg)
It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac - associated with good fortune, wisdom and success
Because of the dragon's auspicious associations, dragon years tend to bring upticks in fertility rates.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![King, Queen extend Chinese New Year greetings King, Queen extend Chinese New Year greetings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707480702_TBCNY.jpg)
King, Queen extend Chinese New Year greetings
Their Majesties extended their warmest Happy Chinese New Year greetings to Malaysians celebrating this auspicious occasion.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Thousands welcome PM at Jonker Walk Thousands welcome PM at Jonker Walk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707473870_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Thousands welcome PM at Jonker Walk
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was also presented with a 179.2-metre dragon lantern performance, recognised as the longest in the country.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![China's New Year travel rush kicks into high gear, country adds record number of trains China's New Year travel rush kicks into high gear, country adds record number of trains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707473224_TBSpringFestival.jpg)
China's New Year travel rush kicks into high gear, country adds record number of trains
Some 1,873 passenger trains were added on one day across a vast railway network to help smooth transportation.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Singapore PM encourages couples to have more children in Chinese New Year message Singapore PM encourages couples to have more children in Chinese New Year message](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651760468_LeeHsienLoong.jpg)
Singapore PM encourages couples to have more children in Chinese New Year message
Lee Hsien Loong said it is a good time for young couples to add a "little dragon" to their families.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Australia's Sydney to throw 16-day party for Year of Dragon Australia's Sydney to throw 16-day party for Year of Dragon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707392982_LunarFestival.jpg)
Australia's Sydney to throw 16-day party for Year of Dragon
The "Sydney Lunar Festival" includes dragon boat races, lantern installations, traditional lion dancing and cultural performances.
Thu Feb 08 2024