A million Hindu devotees expected in Penang for Thaipusam
Board chairman pleas for public not to sully religious celebration, such as drinking alcohol or lighting firecrackers.
· 3 months ago
Thaipusam celebrated on a grand scale nationwide
Muted festivities a thing of the past as devotees, tourists throng temples.
· 1 year ago
Hundreds of thousands throng Penang to celebrate Thaipusam
Hindu devotees, foreign tourists go all out to commemorate Lord Murugan’s birthday.
· 1 year ago
Kedah announces public holiday on Feb 5 for Thaipusam
It is to enable Hindus to celebrate occasion, MB says.
· 1 year ago
Maintain Covid-19 SOP during Thaipusam and CNY, says Khairy
Activate MySJ Trace and get booster dose, people told.
· 2 years ago
Penang appeals for relaxed Thaipusam SOP for hilltop temple
Deputy Chief Minister P. Ramasamy says the request will be submitted to National Security Council and National Unity Ministry today.
· 2 years ago
Penang to proceed with Thaipusam chariot procession
Deputy CM says temples will cooperate with police to ensure SOP compliance.
· 2 years ago
Kedah declares Jan 18, 2022 ‘occasional’ holiday for Thaipusam
Day off not given automatically, must be approved at exco meeting, MB says.
· 2 years ago
SOP for Thaipusam celebration to be announced soon
Saravanan says national unity minister had a meeting with Hindu leaders and temple representatives yesterday.
· 2 years ago
Saravanan to do his utmost to ensure Thaipusam procession takes place next year
MIC deputy president to discuss matter with Ismail Sabri tomorrow.
By Ravin Palanisamy · 2 years ago · 1 comment
NSC okayed Penang Thaipusam chariot ‘movement’, say police
Personnel present to ensure no untoward incidents, says state’s top cop.
· 3 years ago