![[COLUMNIST] Do public holidays boost the economy? [COLUMNIST] Do public holidays boost the economy?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663386998_HariMalaysiad.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Do public holidays boost the economy?
Observations have found that high-income and productive countries tend to have fewer public holidays.
Mon Apr 24 2023
![PM declares Nov 18, 19 public holidays due to polling PM declares Nov 18, 19 public holidays due to polling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668249354_IsmailSabriYaakob.jpg)
PM declares Nov 18, 19 public holidays due to polling
The government today declared Nov 18 and 19 as public holidays to enable electors to exercise their right to vote in the GE15.
Mon Nov 14 2022
![Britain prepares to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee Britain prepares to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654065818_QueenElizabeth.jpg)
Britain prepares to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee
Two public holidays have been set aside to create a four-day weekend for nationwide events commemorating her reign from June 2-5.
Wed Jun 01 2022
![AirAsia must ensure welfare of passengers not affected during Wesak, Gawai holidays - Nanta AirAsia must ensure welfare of passengers not affected during Wesak, Gawai holidays - Nanta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652100083_AirAsia.jpg)
AirAsia must ensure welfare of passengers not affected during Wesak, Gawai holidays - Nanta
KPDNHEP wants the welfare of AirAsia passengers to no longer be affected ahead of several public holidays such as Wesak Day this Sunday and Gawai Festival next month.
Wed May 11 2022
![Indonesia bans mudik starting today Indonesia bans mudik starting today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620293561_IndonesianPresident.jpg)
Indonesia bans "mudik" starting today
The move is to curb the spread of COVID-19 that had spiked after major public holidays in the past.
Thu May 06 2021
![Malaysia Airports gears up for the super peak travel period encompassing two continuous public holidays Malaysia Airports gears up for the super peak travel period encompassing two continuous public holidays](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-08/81566443319_LapanganTerbang.jpg)
Malaysia Airports gears up for the super peak travel period encompassing two continuous public holidays
With two consecutive public holidays coming up leading to a long weekend for most Malaysians, Malaysia Airports is expecting higher than usual passenger traffic movements.
Thu Aug 29 2019
![PLUS closes all reload lanes for public holidays PLUS closes all reload lanes for public holidays](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41444883971_PlazaTol.jpg)
PLUS closes all reload lanes for public holidays
PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) has announced the nationwide closure of all 134 reload lanes from Aug 29 to Sept 4 to facilitate smooth operations of toll plazas during the National Day and Hari Raya Aidi
Wed Aug 23 2017
![Stop declaring public holidays during by-election - Gan Ping Sieu Stop declaring public holidays during by-election - Gan Ping Sieu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/41384144071_295x200.jpg)
Stop declaring public holidays during by-election - Gan Ping Sieu
Centre For A Better Tomorrow (CENBET) co-president Gan Ping Sieu has called on all state government to stop declaring public holidays during by-elections.
Fri May 01 2015
![PLUS issues travel advisory for long weekend PLUS issues travel advisory for long weekend](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-01/71391059380_295x200.jpg)
PLUS issues travel advisory for long weekend
PLUS Malaysia Berhad issued its travel time advisory (TTA) for the period April 30 to May 5 in view of the long weekend due to two public holidays to mark Labour Day on May 1 and Wesak Day.
Thu Apr 30 2015
List of important public holidays in Malaysia for 2015
Here is the list of holidays for 2015. Start planning your holidays.
Sat Dec 06 2014
![Heavy vehicles may soon be banned from highways on public holidays Heavy vehicles may soon be banned from highways on public holidays](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/41412726460_295x200.jpg)
Heavy vehicles may soon be banned from highways on public holidays
The Malaysian Highway Authority will propose a ban on heavy vehicles from using the highways during certain public holidays.
Wed Oct 08 2014
![More long-weekends in 2015 More long-weekends in 2015](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-08/81406936444_120x90.jpg)
More long-weekends in 2015
The New Year in 2015 will bring even more longer weekends, for some there will be as much as 11 long weekends.
Fri Aug 01 2014