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Thaipusam amid Covid-19

Thaipusam amid Covid-19

KINILENS | The silver chariot procession takes place amid strict SOP due to the pandemic.

DCM says no NSC approval for Penang Thaipusam procession, but cops say otherwise

DCM says no NSC approval for Penang Thaipusam procession, but cops say otherwise

UPDATED 11PM | P Ramasamy says Chettiar temple 'emboldened' with intervention by Human Resources Minister.

YOURSAY | PAS arrogance further exposes MIC, MCA weakness

YOURSAY | PAS arrogance further exposes MIC, MCA weakness

‘Sleeping with PAS? Don’t be surprised if people punish MIC, MCA further…’
Selfish to organise celebrations during pandemic - Penang Hindu group

Selfish to organise celebrations during pandemic - Penang Hindu group

'We must be serious in handling this pandemic because Covid-19 is a life and death issue.'

A silent Thaipusam this year

A silent Thaipusam this year

This annual Hindu religious event will be observed mainly in homes.
Chariot allowed to travel under strict conditions - ministry

Chariot allowed to travel under strict conditions - ministry

Devotees not allowed to participate, says National Unity Ministry.

MP SPEAKS | What is Malaysia if we fail to celebrate inclusivity?

MP SPEAKS | What is Malaysia if we fail to celebrate inclusivity?

Sanusi should reconsider the cancelling of Thaipusam as a special holiday in Kedah to suit multi-ethnic society.

Teresa Kok: PN leaders should rein in Kedah MB, reverse Thaipusam decision

Teresa Kok: PN leaders should rein in Kedah MB, reverse Thaipusam decision

Seputeh MP asks why most Perikatan Nasional leaders are silent over Sanusi's remarks.

Hindu civil servants in Malacca get holiday for Thaipusam

Hindu civil servants in Malacca get holiday for Thaipusam

Malacca is among states which do not observe a public holiday for Thaipusam.

Kedah MB: PAS does not need MIC support to do well

Kedah MB: PAS does not need MIC support to do well

Sanusi claims MIC members didn't even back their own party in GE14.

COMMENT | Thanks PAS for the Thaipusam promotion, but why so insecure?

COMMENT | Thanks PAS for the Thaipusam promotion, but why so insecure?

The good news for Harapan - the longer PAS continues its bleatings for relevancy, the more damage it does to PN.
YOURSAY | MIC hard-pressed to save Thaipusam holiday in Kedah

YOURSAY | MIC hard-pressed to save Thaipusam holiday in Kedah

'PAS knows that while MIC will rant, scream and shout, it is spineless.'

LETTER | Reinstate cancelled 'cuti peristiwa' for Thaipusam in Kedah

LETTER | Reinstate cancelled 'cuti peristiwa' for Thaipusam in Kedah

The reasons given by the Kedah MB are unacceptable and show a failure to embrace religious sensitivity.

ADUN SPEAKS | NSC's double standard on Thaipusam

ADUN SPEAKS | NSC's double standard on Thaipusam

Why allow the chariot procession for Batu Caves Hindu temple but not for other temples in the country?

Batu Caves Thaipusam chariot procession approved - no stops and 10 person limit

Batu Caves Thaipusam chariot procession approved - no stops and 10 person limit

The procession will have to adhere to strict conditions.

Saravanan: Kedah MB is spinning tales over Thaipusam cancellation

Saravanan: Kedah MB is spinning tales over Thaipusam cancellation

UPDATED 3.15PM | War of words between Muhyiddin's coalition partners keeps heating up.

Kedah MB's aide argues everyone is on 'MCO holiday', Cuepacs disagrees

Kedah MB's aide argues everyone is on 'MCO holiday', Cuepacs disagrees

Most of them work from home during the MCO, reasons Afnan Hamimi.

Fact check: Thaipusam has been a holiday in Kedah since 2014

Fact check: Thaipusam has been a holiday in Kedah since 2014

The festival was declared as an occasional holiday by then-menteri besar Mukhriz Mahathir.

'Illogical!' - Kedah MB receives sustained battering over Thaipusam holiday cancellation

'Illogical!' - Kedah MB receives sustained battering over Thaipusam holiday cancellation

Political leaders from all sides are calling on Sanusi to overturn his decision.
Nixing Thaipusam holiday not meant to sideline Hindus - Kedah MB

Nixing Thaipusam holiday not meant to sideline Hindus - Kedah MB

Sanusi also says if MIC insists on a holiday, the party can lobby Putrajaya.

Najib, Guan Eng pan Kedah's decision to cancel Thaipusam holiday

Najib, Guan Eng pan Kedah's decision to cancel Thaipusam holiday

The state government's decision has been criticised as disrespectful to Hindus' religious sensitivities.
Minister, DCM slam Kedah for cancelling Thaipusam public holiday

Minister, DCM slam Kedah for cancelling Thaipusam public holiday

Hindus can celebrate and pray at home, says Human Resources Minister M Saravanan.

Thaipusam celebration at temples not allowed in states under MCO, CMCO

Thaipusam celebration at temples not allowed in states under MCO, CMCO

However, those under recovery MCO are allowed to do so with state permission and tighter SOP.

No Thaipusam events in Selangor this year - Ganabatirau

No Thaipusam events in Selangor this year - Ganabatirau

All activities and annual celebrations will be replaced with programmes to help the Indian community in the state.