Kedah declares Jan 25 Thaipusam holiday

MB says decision echoes move last year to grant day off for festival.

· 2 months ago

Kedah declares Jan 25 Thaipusam holiday

Celebrating Thaipusam

Hindu devotees and visitors throng Batu Caves for the annual Thaipusam celebrations. The biggest festival for Hindus af...

By Afif Abd Halim · 1 year ago

Celebrating Thaipusam

Batu Caves to see 2 million visitors for Thaipusam

7 roads closed until Feb 8 for annual chariot procession, devotees’ use.

· 1 year ago

Batu Caves to see 2 million visitors for Thaipusam

Several roads in Penang to be closed for Thaipusam chariot procession

Key streets around George Town to be off limits to traffic from February 4 to 6.

· 1 year ago

Several roads in Penang to be closed for Thaipusam chariot procession

1.5 million people to throng Penang for Thaipusam

Temples hope to conduct the festival smoothly.

· 1 year ago

1.5 million people to throng Penang for Thaipusam


Kavadi will be allowed in Batu Caves from tomorrow

Vendors also permitted to set up stalls in the premises, temple spokesman says.

By Elill Easwaran · 2 years ago

Kavadi will be allowed in Batu Caves from tomorrow

Illogical to ban kavadi but allow milk pot ritual, says Hindu group

Arun Doraisamy says processes for both are nearly identical.

· 2 years ago

Illogical to ban kavadi but allow milk pot ritual, says Hindu group

Govt told to relax Thaipusam SOP

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple chair says celebration comes only once a year.

By Elill Easwaran · 2 years ago

Govt told to relax Thaipusam SOP

Ramasamy accuses Halimah of lying about Thaipusam Covid SOP

Unity minister went back on her word, says Penang deputy chief minister.

· 2 years ago · 1 comment

Ramasamy accuses Halimah of lying about Thaipusam Covid SOP

1,000 volunteers to ensure Covid SOP compliance at Batu Caves Thaipusam

Devotees who wish to carry 'paal koodam' must register online.

· 2 years ago

1,000 volunteers to ensure Covid SOP compliance at Batu Caves Thaipusam

Thaipusam SOP based on temple management proposals

National unity minister says rules also consider health risk assessments.

· 2 years ago

Thaipusam SOP based on temple management proposals

No kavadi but chariot processions allowed this Thaipusam

National unity minister says paal koodam is permitted from Friday to January 19.

· 2 years ago

No kavadi but chariot processions allowed this Thaipusam

Batu Caves temple bans kavadi after SOP violation

This comes after huge crowd swamped complex on Sunday.

By Elill Easwaran · 2 years ago

Batu Caves temple bans kavadi after SOP violation

Penang prepares for moderate Thaipusam celebration

Chariot processions will be carried out under strict SOP, say temple committees.

· 2 years ago

Penang prepares for moderate Thaipusam celebration

National unity minister inspects Thaipusam site to fine-tune SOP

Chariot movements, proceedings, religious areas involved in celebration will be assessed.

· 2 years ago

National unity minister inspects Thaipusam site to fine-tune SOP