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The Agong's Birthday: Why the Date Moves Every Few Years
How Malaysia's rotating monarchy works, why the Agong's Birthday date sometimes shifts, and what the public holiday actually commemorates.
Chinese New Year 2026: Welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse
Chinese New Year 2026 falls on 17 February and ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse. Here's when it's celebrated in Malaysia and what the Fire Horse year brings.
Deepavali in Malaysia: Inside the Festival of Lights
How Malaysians celebrate Deepavali, what the oil lamps and kolam patterns actually mean, and when to expect it on the 2026 calendar.
Federal vs State Public Holidays in Malaysia: What's the Difference?
Not every public holiday in Malaysia applies to every state. Here's how federal and state holidays work, plus how to check which ones your state observes.
Hari Kebangsaan vs Hari Malaysia: What's the Difference?
Both fall in August and September, both are national holidays, and both are easy to mix up. Here's what Hari Kebangsaan and Hari Malaysia actually commemorate.
Hari Raya Aidiladha in Malaysia: The Festival of Sacrifice Explained
What Hari Raya Aidiladha commemorates, how the korban ritual works, and why this is the second Hari Raya on the Malaysian calendar.
How to Maximize Long Weekends in Malaysia for 2026
A practical guide to planning annual leave around Malaysia's 2026 public holidays so you stretch a few leave days into multiple long breaks.
Thaipusam in Malaysia: The Kavadi Journey and Where to Witness It
A guide to Thaipusam in Malaysia, the Hindu festival of devotion, kavadi bearers, and the sea of pilgrims climbing the 272 steps of Batu Caves every year.
Wesak Day in Malaysia: The Buddhist Holiday Explained
A look at Wesak Day in Malaysia, the three events it commemorates, and how Buddhist temples across the country mark the most important day of the year.
Wilayah Persekutuan Day: Why Only Three Places Get the Holiday
What Wilayah Persekutuan Day commemorates, why only KL, Putrajaya, and Labuan observe it, and how the federal territories differ from the 13 Malaysian states.