Jalan Anson News Today

ORNATE floats bedecked in colourful blooms and bright lights will make their way through several roads in George Town, Penang tonight for Wesak Day.

GEORGE TOWN: Thousands of Buddhist devotees accompany decorated floats across town during the Wasak Day procession here on Wednesday (May 22).

GEORGE TOWN: A heavy downpour on Wednesday (June 14) morning has inundated several low-lying areas here, including on Jalan P. Ramlee and Jalan Anson.

PETALING JAYA: While extending his wishes to all Buddhists in the country, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong also expressed hope all Malaysians would understand the true meaning of Wesak Day, which is sacrifice.

GEORGE TOWN: After a three-year hiatus, the Wesak Day procession in Penang is back with 25 organisations participating this year.

GEORGE TOWN: Wesak Day is back in full force after three years of low-key celebrations, with devotees thronging various temples and places of worship to offer their prayers.

GEORGE TOWN: Several roads around here will be closed tomorrow (May 4) to make way for the Penang Wesak Day procession, which is expected to attract over 25,000 visitors.

Customers and operators are delighted with the better dining experience and increased business at the upgraded Anson Road Market hawker complex in George Town, Penang.

GEORGE TOWN: After a two-year lull caused by Covid-19, Buddhists will be able to visit temples to pay homage to Buddha on Wesak Day tomorrow.

GEORGE TOWN: Continuous rain since 6am has caused flash floods in some low-lying areas on Wednesday (May 11).