![Navigating the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities: Essential travel tips and advisory Navigating the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities: Essential travel tips and advisory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712735727_TBMelaka.jpg)
Navigating the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities: Essential travel tips and advisory
Here are WHO's recommended 5 main Safety Tips for all travellers during this festive period.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![Indonesia's annual exodus starts ahead of Eid al-Fitr festivities Indonesia's annual exodus starts ahead of Eid al-Fitr festivities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712655281_RayaIndonesia.jpg)
Indonesia's annual exodus starts ahead of Eid al-Fitr festivities
Millions travelling to their home town in a mass exodus known locally as "mudik", and usually marked by hours of traffic jams.
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
![Icy weather impedes travellers in China home-bound for new year festivities Icy weather impedes travellers in China home-bound for new year festivities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707196040_TBclearicejpg.jpg)
Icy weather impedes travellers in China home-bound for new year festivities
Hubei has been hit the hardest, with highways slowed to a crawl and trains delayed or cancelled, leaving travellers stranded.
Tue Feb 06 2024
![Hollywood festivities return as 'Barbie' vies for Golden Globes Hollywood festivities return as 'Barbie' vies for Golden Globes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81593230996_MargotRobbie.jpg)
Hollywood festivities return as 'Barbie' vies for Golden Globes
"Barbie," the summer blockbuster starring Margot Robbie as the iconic doll, leads all nominees with nine nominations.
Mon Jan 08 2024
![Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642463277_mural.jpg)
Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation
Malaysia is grappling with an increasing number of cases, a trend that is unlikely to end as it heads into year end festivities.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![Malaysia MADANI open house tour starting April 29 - Fahmi Malaysia MADANI open house tour starting April 29 - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681483866_MajlisBerbukaPuasa.jpg)
Malaysia MADANI open house tour starting April 29 - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said the highlight of the open house festivities will be held Taman Sri Gombak in Batu Caves on May 14, from 8 pm till 11 pm.
Mon Apr 24 2023
![Gov't examining mechanisms to overcome issue of high flight ticket prices during festivities - Loke Gov't examining mechanisms to overcome issue of high flight ticket prices during festivities - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681710787_AnthonyLokeSiewFo.jpg)
Gov't examining mechanisms to overcome issue of high flight ticket prices during festivities - Loke
Anthony Loke said he was given a mandate by PM Anwar Ibrahim during to be responsible for finding a solution to the issue.
Fri Apr 21 2023
![Inflation crimps Eid festivities for Karachi orphans Inflation crimps Eid festivities for Karachi orphans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681900987_Women.jpg)
Inflation crimps Eid festivities for Karachi orphans
The crisis drove inflation to a record high of 35% in March, following a depreciating rupee currency.
Thu Apr 20 2023
![Chinese New Year of the rabbit hops in with celebrations nationwide Chinese New Year of the rabbit hops in with celebrations nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674380027_OnnHafizTiongHua.jpg)
Chinese New Year of the rabbit hops in with celebrations nationwide
The Chinese New Year is being celebrated on a big scale like the 'old normal' across the country, finally ending two years of modest festivities in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Jan 22 2023
![Death toll from India bridge collapse rises to 132, search on for missing Death toll from India bridge collapse rises to 132, search on for missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51667195400_Gujarat.jpg)
Death toll from India bridge collapse rises to 132, search on for missing
A footbridge over the Machhu River in the town of Morbi was packed with sightseers enjoying holiday festivities when it collapsed.
Mon Oct 31 2022
![Festive merriment of National Day 2022 parade delights Malaysians Festive merriment of National Day 2022 parade delights Malaysians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661932017_sambutanHariKebang.jpg)
Festive merriment of National Day 2022 parade delights Malaysians
Multi-ethnic Malaysians are enjoying the merry festivities at the National Day 2022 parade held at Dataran Merdeka today.
Wed Aug 31 2022
!['Real euphoria': Cannes luxury back after pandemic pause 'Real euphoria': Cannes luxury back after pandemic pause](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652424915_PalmedOr.jpg)
'Real euphoria': Cannes luxury back after pandemic pause
This year's Cannes Film Festival promises a return to its traditional wild festivities and displays of exorbitant wealth.
Fri May 13 2022
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Maxis committed to supporting communities with different needs this Raya
In conjunction with Raya festivities, Maxis has rolled out several initiatives to bring joy to families and students of the B40 group as well as PwDs, including collaborating with OKU Sentral.
Mon May 09 2022
Week Ahead: 2nd Week Of May
It is Hari Raya! With the week expected to slow down due to festivities, Ibrahim Sani and Hafiz Marzukhi shares their thoughts of celebrating eid under MCO. They also discuss the first quarter GDP announcement due on May 11.
Thu Mar 24 2022