Currently no more plans for SERS as efforts pivot to VERS: Chee Hong Tat

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The government currently has no further plans for the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme - or SERS - and will instead focus on shaping the Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme - or VERS. National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat unveiled more details about VERS - in a first since it was introduced seven years ago at the National Day Rally. It was Mr Chee's first sit-down interview since taking over the role in May. Claudia Lim with more.

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Malaysia to enjoy 49 public holidays in 2026, including 8 long weekends

Independent Singapore

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Independent Singapore

Malaysia to enjoy 49 public holidays in 2026, including 8 long weekends

Screengrab from MALAYSIA: Malaysians can look forward to a generous stretch of public holidays in 2026, with the government confirming a total of 49 public holidays nationwide, with 12 of them being designated as national holidays. The rest will be observed at the state level. According to Sin Chew Daily, the 2026 calendar is set to deliver eight long weekends, with extended breaks appearing in February, March, May, August, November, and December. The year will kick off with Thaipusam and Federal Territory Day on February 1, which falls on a Sunday. Thaipusam is not a nationwide holiday and will be observed in Perak, Selangor, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya. Chinese New Year follows shortly after, falling on February 17 and 18 (Tuesday and Wednesday). Eid al-Fitr is expected to be celebrated on March 21 and 22, coinciding with a weekend. In May, both Labour Day (May 1, Friday) and Vesak Day (May 31, Sunday) will give Malaysians an opportunity to stretch their rest days into a longer break. See also Malaysia PM proposes common Asia trading currency The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday on June 1 and National Day on August 31 will each fall on a Monday, creating convenient three-day weekends. Later in the year, Deepavali (November 8) will land on a Sunday, while Christmas (December 25) will be celebrated on a Friday, closing out the year with another long weekend. () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });

Bangladesh interim leader Yunus vows clean, acceptable elections

CNA

38 minutes ago

Bangladesh interim leader Yunus vows clean, acceptable elections

Bangladesh's caretaker government is racing to complete democratic and economic reforms deemed necessary conditions for a free and fair election next February. It will be the first polls since violent protests plunged the country into political turmoil more than a year ago. CNA's Loke Wei Sue asks interim leader Muhammad Yunus, the man charged with steering those reforms, whether enough has been done to achieve a smooth democratic transition.

CNA Correspondent - Aceh: Keeping The Peace

CNA

38 minutes ago

CNA Correspondent - Aceh: Keeping The Peace

The conflict in the Indonesian province of Aceh may have ended 20 years ago, but addressing human rights issues and ensuring equitable economic development for all Acehnese remain major challenges.