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The Negeri Sembilan JPJ concluded a special Aidiladha enforcement operation, checking over 14,000 vehicles and issuing thousands of notices for traffic violations between May 24 and May 31.
The Sepakat Korban Kasih MADANI 2026 programme distributed aid to 210 low-income families in Bandar Tun Razak during Aidiladha celebrations, combining ritual sacrifice with community welfare initiatives.
Around 2,000 indigenous residents across seven Orang Asli villages in Ulu Kinta have benefited from a qurban initiative supported by eight cows donated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during Aidiladha celebrations.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed serious concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon as Malaysian Muslims mark Hari Raya Aidiladha.
Malaysian Humanitarian Aid and Relief (MAHAR) is distributing sacrificial meat to nine countries across Asia and the Middle East during Aidiladha, targeting vulnerable communities affected by conflict and poverty.
The Sultan of Pahang has offered financial assistance to the family of Inspector Syah Lokman Ludza Ramli and his wife Nurulfiza Ardiana Ambak, who died in a road crash while travelling to celebrate Aidiladha.
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Boustead Holdings Berhad partnered with Royale Chulan Hotels & Resorts to conduct Korban Kasih 2026, a CSR programme honouring Aidiladha by sacrificing 18 cattle and distributing meat to communities at two hotel locations.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given sacrificial cows to multiple media organisations during this year's Aidiladha celebration, honouring journalists' contributions to the nation.
Actress Amyza Aznan has opened up about the pain of marking Aidiladha without her eldest son, Andre Mikhail Khairil Izhar, who died three months prior.
A woman was killed in a collision between a motorcycle and a Perodua Viva on the Kota Bharu-Kuala Krai Old Road near Pulai Chondong. Her husband, who was operating the bike, sustained serious injuries.
Bank Rakyat has distributed 52 sacrificial cows valued at more than RM178,000 to over 5,400 Muslim families across 24 villages in Kampot, Cambodia, as part of its annual Aidiladha outreach programme.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has praised the Muslim community's resilience and solidarity during Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations, despite facing challenges with livestock supplies for korban activities.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has donated a sacrificial cow to aid media practitioners in Melaka during Aidiladha celebrations, with seven selected individuals benefiting from the initiative under the Majlis Qurban Media 2.0 2026 programme.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has donated a sacrificial cow to media practitioners in Negeri Sembilan, enabling them to participate in the Aidiladha korban ritual for the first time through the Negeri Sembilan Media Club.
Malaysians marked Aidiladha on May 27 with prayers and traditional animal sacrifices. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and senior state officials participated in observances held at mosques across the nation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended Aidiladha prayers at Masjid Putra in Putrajaya with approximately 10,000 worshippers, accompanied by his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
The Sultan of Pahang has joined the Selangor Ruler in urging Malays and Muslims to preserve social cohesion and reject influences that could fragment their community.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the korban tradition represents more than ritual slaughter, encompassing values of sacrifice, perseverance and community support.
Malaysia's cabinet ministers and state leaders have issued Aidiladha greetings, calling on Muslims to embrace the festival's true meaning centred on sacrifice, solidarity and moral values.
Senior government figures have issued Aidiladha messages emphasising the importance of sacrifice and unity. They encouraged Malaysians to reflect on spiritual values and support those in need during the festive season.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has presented 260 sacrificial cattle to residents in Permatang Pauh for Hari Raya Aidiladha, with 155 allocated across three state constituencies and 105 donated to a district mosque.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Muslims to recognise Aidiladha as a meaningful occasion embodying sacrifice, sincerity and obedience, rather than merely a festive period.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Muslim community to embrace sacrifice as central to overcoming national challenges and building a prosperous future, particularly during the Aidiladha celebration.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has encouraged Malaysians to contemplate the deeper spiritual significance of Aidiladha, highlighting virtues including sacrifice, humility and letting go of material attachments.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made a working visit to his Penang hometown to distribute sacrificial cows across multiple constituencies ahead of tomorrow's Aidiladha celebration.
The Sultan of Pahang has urged Malaysians to maintain unity and social harmony during Aidiladha, emphasising that national strength depends on people's cohesion, not just economic development.
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The ministry has assured the public that livestock supplies for this year's Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations will comfortably exceed demand, ensuring adequate availability for sacrificial rituals across the country.
Penang's veterinary department has greenlit 1,398 slaughter permits for Aidiladha celebrations this year, a 32% jump from 2025. The state recorded 6,107 livestock for sacrifice, predominantly cattle.
Authorities expect more than 3 million vehicles to use the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway and East Coast Expressway during the Aidiladha holiday period, representing significant increases on both routes.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Muslims to intensify their spiritual observances on the Day of Arafah, emphasizing prayers and acts of worship to seek divine mercy and forgiveness.
Tangga Batu has distributed 30 cattle worth more than RM160,000 across four state constituencies for the Aidiladha qurban ritual, marking an increase from 28 animals distributed last year.
Melaka's Department of Veterinary Services has issued 887 permits for slaughtering livestock outside government abattoirs in preparation for Aidiladha, covering 2,834 animals comprising cattle, buffaloes, goats and sheep.
Malaysia has imported more than 27,000 cattle to meet demand for the upcoming Aidiladha celebrations. The livestock undergo rigorous quarantine and health screening by MAQIS to prevent disease transmission and ensure consumer safety.
Traffic congestion developed on PLUS and Karak highways as Aidiladha travellers hit the roads. Authorities have cautioned that conditions are expected to deteriorate further in the coming hours.
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd has expanded its passenger capacity to an unprecedented 347,000 seats for the Aidiladha-Wesak long holiday period, marking the largest offering in the company's operational history.
Royal Malaysian Police have strengthened traffic operations in Gua Musang as vehicle numbers surge before next week's school holidays and Aidiladha festivities. Officers successfully managed congestion at key junctions.
Ferry operators are adding extra trips between Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis to Langkawi to accommodate surging demand, with bookings exceeding 10,000 passengers during the school holiday and Aidiladha period.
The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia has launched a direct-sales campaign offering discounted seafood and agro-food products, targeting RM70,000 in revenue as part of efforts to stabilise food supply and reduce living costs for consumers.
Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor has distributed a total of 2,000 food baskets to disadvantaged communities across Johor Bahru and Kulai as part of its Aidiladha charitable programme, benefiting numerous families ahead of the festive season.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has assured the state that food supplies remain adequate ahead of Hari Raya Aidiladha, with all 27 price-controlled items available and prices staying below government maximums.
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, the Prime Minister's senior political advisor, has commended Selangor Sultan for his Aidiladha message underscoring the importance of national unity and Rukun Negara principles.
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has welcomed the Selangor Sultan's Aidiladha message, which stressed the importance of Malaysians protecting national unity and upholding the constitutional framework underpinning the nation.
The Sultan of Selangor has cautioned against misinterpreting calls for Malay unity as antagonism toward other communities. He stressed that cohesion and mutual respect among all Malaysians strengthen national stability and peace.
The Kelantan state government has directed all shopping malls, supermarkets and hypermarkets to remain completely closed on the opening day of Hari Raya Aidiladha next Wednesday, though fast food and convenience outlets may reopen after 1 pm.