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Penang recognises Hungry Ghost Festival, six sites as state heritage

Recognition aims to preserve cultural traditions while strengthening Penang’s multiracial identity, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow

Nine Arts Festival to make Negeri Sembilan debut with 3-day celebration of culture and creativity

Festival themed “Origins” will bring together Malaysian and international artists across nine disciplines in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026

Batik Malaysia: Luxury in malls, missing on the streets – Ravindran Raman Kutty

High prices and limited accessibility keep Malaysia’s batik out of everyday wardrobes, while Indonesia’s more affordable ecosystem lets everyone wear the culture

Budget 2026: Anwar unveils RM1.2b to revive heritage buildings and transform KL’s hawker centres, peoples’ housing

The 2026 Budget allocates funds for historic restorations, urban upgrades, and a renewed commitment to cultural preservation and inclusive city living

Ipoh Sentral TOD set to drive city’s growth and transformation

With a focus on sustainability, connectivity, and cultural preservation, the project aims to enhance Ipoh’s position as a vibrant smart city by 2030

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Melaka schools to reopen on Oct 12 as API readings fall below 100

Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Malaysia Airlines, SIA join rush to cancel Middle East flights as Iran-US-Israel strikes escalate

More countries announce airspace closures as carriers suspend flights on Feb 28 and March 1, passengers reminded to check for updates on subsequent flights

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