What to do, see and try during the upcoming holidays and school breaks


Terminal Sekinchan has a Studio Ghibli-inspired train ride. — Terminal Sekinchan/Facebook

The mid-year break for public schools across Malaysia begins this weekend (May 23-June 7, and May 22-June 6 for Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu).

Coinciding with this are several public holidays, happening either nationwide or in certain states. They are: Hari Raya Haji on May 27; Kaamatan on May 30 and 31 (Sabah); Wesak Day on May 31; Gawai Dayak on June 1 and 2 (Sarawak); and the birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on June 1.

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