S Param

The controversy with regard to the introduction of a motorised milk abisyegam (pouring) system over the Vel of Lord Muruga instead of the traditional method by the Batu Caves temple committee has somewhat riled up the majority of the Hindu community in Selangor and in parts of the country.

It is indeed very disturbing to read frequent news reports of ambulances getting involved in nasty road accidents in the country. Some of these ambulance-related accidents have turned out to be tragic and fatal.

The recent protest staged  by some residents at the entrance to the Hindu burial and cremation grounds in Jalan Madras, Buntong against the state government-funded construction of a modern crematorium in a property owned by the Hindu Paripalana Sabah of Ipoh is indeed a sad development for the Hindu community. ( The Sun - Fired up over new crematorium, Nov 3)

In a few weeks, on Oct 4, people from all walks of life around the globe will be celebrating World Animal Day. Animal welfare organisations and other related agencies worldwide are currently busy planning and preparing to celebrate this day which is dedicated to animals and to those who care for them.

In a few months time the government will unveil its 2015 budget proposal in parliament. Najib Abdul Razak, who is the prime minister and also the finance minister has been very accommodative and has incorporated several ideas and suggestions from the public in formulating the nations annual budget in the past.

The multinational search for a clue in the Indian Ocean to establish the fate of MH370 is now in its fourth week. So far the unprecedented multinational search in the vast and desolate ocean has not provided any positive clue, despite the repeated satellite sightings of various objects floating in the deep ocean.

It is heartening to note that the Wildlife Department (Perhilitan) is beginning to show some seriousness in enforcing the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010. The recent closure of several mini-zoos that were reported to have breached the animal exhibition permits is indeed a welcome piece of good news for animal lovers in the country.

It has not rained for more than two months in many parts of the country and the haze in in KL and the Klang Valley has reached unhealthy levels to the point of choking the people in some badly affected areas recently. The recent Meteorological Department’s announcement that the unusual hot and dry spell that we are experiencing  is expected to  persist for another couple of weeks is indeed cause for concern.

Persatuan Hindraf Malaysia leader P Wathymoorthy, who took everyone by surprise with his sudden resignation announcement from all government positions, is indeed a disappointment. Those who had high hopes of Waytha are now wondering whether they should ever trust him again.

Tamil is said to be one of the longest-surviving languages in the world. It has been described as the only language of contemporary India which is recognisably continuous with the classical past and having one of the richest literatures in the world. Tamil literature has existed for over 2,000 years and the earliest epigraphic records are said to be found on rock edits and hero stones dating to the 5th century BC.

China took everyone by surprise recently by destroying some six tonnes of confiscated ivory from its stockpile.

In a matter of days, the vibrant and colorful Malaysian festival Thaipusam will be celebrated by Hindus throughout the country in a grand way.