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Malaysia's Hindus mark Thaipusam festival with fervour
Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to temples across Malaysia to celebrate the Thaipusam festival Tuesday, with many ...
The Independent Singapore1d
‘I completely support strict firework restrictions’ — Malaysians debate over festive celebration regulations on fireworks
In Malaysia, some local councils have begun experimenting with controlled fireworks displays at public venues rather than ...
nst.com.my21h
Sacred journey: Millions gather at Batu Caves for Thaipusam
This year’s Thaipusam celebration at Batu Caves has not only attracted millions of devotees but also drawn a significant ...
Malay Mail on MSN1d
Not just about ‘kavadi’ and Batu Caves: What is Thaipusam and how did it become massive in Malaysia?
In the 1800s, the Nattukottai Chettiar people established a shrine for Lord Murugan near a waterfall at Penang’s Botanical ...
Sultan of Selangor graced the Selangor state CNY celebration
BANTING: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore5d
Malaysia’s proposed ‘guidelines’ for Muslims attending non-Muslim events draw brickbats, but some defend move
Among others, the proposed guidelines outlined that event organisers would have to seek permission from relevant authorities ...
The Star13d
A festive welcome: Tourism Malaysia rolls out celebrations for Chinese New Year at airports
Tourism Malaysia deputy director-general Lee Thai Hung said the department has been conducting celebrations to welcome inbound tourists at KLIA on the first day of Chinese New Year for the past ...
The Associated Press on MSN13d
The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities in Asia and around the world
Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.