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Devotees are advised to stay home on Jan 28 to prevent mass gatherings due to the coronavirus.

'We will conduct meetings and let health experts decide,' says P Ramasamy.

Its president urges not to have it on a large scale next year as it will be impossible to observe SOP.

Police will take action against the spreading of false information regarding the alleged incident.

LETTER | Persatuan Penganut Nithyananda Sangha Malaysia is an association registered with the Registrar of Societies.

A video clip showing Satees Muniandy having an argument with Swami Nithyananda followers is being circulated on Whatsapp.

ADUN SPEAKS | Yesterday, I came across a ‘refreshment booth’ during Penang Thaipusam which openly promoted a wanted foreign criminal as a reincarnation of a Hindu Gods.

KINILENS | Thaipusam is a day of celebration for Hindus worldwide in honour of the god Murugan.

There is no antagonism as both parties have put aside their animosity, says Penang deputy CM (II) P Ramasamy.

State gov't gives RM200k to Waterfall Hilltop Temple in conjunction with Thaipusam, says Penang chief minister.

CORONAVIRUS | It has set up a medical operations centre especially for those visiting Batu Caves on Saturday.

CORONAVIRUS | He calls on those planning to attend the festival to wear face masks and go for medical checks.

All parties have also been advised to maintain racial sensitivity.

This is to prevent disturbances due to drinking which happens every year, says Anti-Cheap Liquor Movement.

The committee has yet to receive any advice from the govt regarding the suspension of the Thaipusam celebration.

Penang Hindu Endowment Board commissioner Satees Muniandy says the event will proceed as scheduled on Feb 8.

Two men have been detained following the incident.

Hindu devotees perform religious rites while walking towards Sri Subramaniar Temple during Thaipusam at Batu Caves. 

'If documents are in order, I have no problems facilitating the approvals,' says Amirudin Shari.

LETTER | Those distributing free meals as well as devotees should play their parts.

GE14 | Ahmad Bashah promises the public holiday at an Indian community event in Sungai Petani.