VISITORS to Taman Melawati in Ampang, Selangor, are sure to be captivated by the luminous pelita buluh (oil lamps in bamboo) put up by its riverine community for this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Some 50 traditional lamps have been placed along both sides of the bridge over Sungai Klang at the Taman Melawati River Three Park (TMR3 Park) along Jalan Melawati 5, as … [Read more...] about Taman Melawati’s festive vibrance
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Sibu dance festival returns in June
THE annual Sibu International Dance Festival (SIDF) is making a comeback after two years. Themed “Jejak Angin” (Wind Trail), the event will take place from June 9 to 11 at the Civic Centre in Sibu, Sarawak. The audience can expect a captivating show by 100 performers from around the world. Speaking at the event’s launch, festival director Chen Ing Kuang said six foreign … [Read more...] about Sibu dance festival returns in June
Gateway to opportunities in Asean
SELANGOR International Business Summit (SIBS 2022) is all set to help entrepreneurs and manufacturers explore their potential in business and serve as a springboard into the broader Asean market. Organised by Invest Selangor Bhd, the sixth edition of the state’s biggest business summit will be held from Oct 6 to 9 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. SIBS 2022 will feature … [Read more...] about Gateway to opportunities in Asean
Celebration continues
Some 10,000 people attended a Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house held in Taman Melawati, Selangor – the second of a series of open houses held throughout the state. Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the festive events were planned for all nine districts in Selangor, with some 70,000 people expected to attend. At the open house for Gombak district, guests were treated … [Read more...] about Celebration continues
‘Expand road network to drive local economy’
The Federal and Johor governments are urged to consider upgrading and expanding the road network to improve connectivity and accessibility in the state. Johor Baru Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Low Kueck Shin said the move would generate economic spillover effects to Johor. “We need to have a long-term plan for a road infrastructure expansion programme … [Read more...] about ‘Expand road network to drive local economy’