Australians mark New Year 2023 with spectacular fireworks displays in Sydney
Sydney, one of the world's first major cities to welcome in the New Year, did so with a typically dazzling fireworks display.
Sat Dec 31 2022
MPK officers charged over botched fireworks display
Two Klang Municipal Council officers pleaded not guilty at the Klang Magistrate's Court today over a botched fireworks incident last January 1st.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Police deny being in committee of botched Klang fireworks display
The police today dismissed allegations that they were in the organising committee of the Fiesta Gegar Klang new year celebration where aerial fireworks exploded on the ground and injured 14 people jus
Tue Jan 03 2017
Klang fireworks mishap proves poor governance by Selangor govt - Gerakan
It was totally unacceptable for a local authority like MPK for not applying a permit to hold the fireworks display and hiring an unlicensed fireworks operator to usher the New Year.
Tue Jan 03 2017
Scary experience as family struck by exploding fireworks
A fun outing to watch a fireworks display to usher in the new year at the Pandamaran Sports Complex here early yesterday turned into a scary experience for a family, three members of whom were injured
Mon Jan 02 2017
Local councils have to appoint trained fireworks display organisers
The Selangor Government will ensure that all local authorities in the state appoint trained organisers who met all requirements to handle fireworks displays.
Mon Jan 02 2017
Three youths celebrate New Year with a difference
Usually, people usher in the New Year by converging at public places to watch the entertainment offerings and fireworks display, but last night three youths celebrated the occasion with a difference.
Sun Jan 01 2017
India police detain five over Kerala temple firework disaster
Police on Monday detained five workers from a temple in Kerala where a massive explosion during a fireworks display killed more than 100 people.
Mon Apr 11 2016
79 people dead in Kerala temple fire
A major explosion and fire swept through a temple in Kerala on Sunday killing 79 people after families and others had gathered for a fireworks display, a top official said.
Sun Apr 10 2016
At least 50 people dead in India temple fire
More than 50 people died Sunday after a massive explosion at a temple in southern India where crowds had gathered for a fireworks display.
Sun Apr 10 2016
Brussels New Year fireworks cancelled over attack fears
Authorities in the Belgian capital Brussels on Wednesday called off the city's traditional New Year's Eve fireworks display, citing fears of a militant attack.
Thu Dec 31 2015
Sizzling fireworks display marks the official opening of 2015 S'pore SEA Games
Singapore's skyline was showered with a spectacular fireworks display as the 2015 SEA Games were officially opened in a joyful and colourful occasion at the newly-built National Stadium in Singapore.
Sat Jun 06 2015
Najib records historic event, opens Second Penang Bridge
The sky above Penang lit up with a grand fireworks display symbolising the official opening of the new bridge.
Sat Mar 01 2014
Dubai sets new fireworks world record
Dubai ushered in the New Year by blasting away the old world record for largest fireworks display.
Wed Jan 01 2014
Sparkling Sydney kicks off global 2014 party
The city of Sydney shone with one of the city's most spectacular fireworks displays to welcome in 2014.
Tue Dec 31 2013