THE three-day Thaipusam celebration in Penang was a window into the rich culture of the state. On the eve of the festival, the golden chariot, which carries Lord Muruga’s vel (spear) and the ...

KUALA LUMPUR: The Thaipusam celebration on Tuesday (Jan 18) at the Sri Subramaniar temple in Batu Caves, Malaysia will be a subdued affair for the second year in a row, instead of drawing in the ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- As Thaipusam approaches, vendors across Malaysia face significant shortages and price hikes of key festival essentials, particularly coconuts and flowers, creating ...

ALOR SETAR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Kedah government has announced Feb 11 (Tuesday) as an occasional holiday in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration. Kedah deputy state secretary (Management) ...