Maintain COVID-19 SOPs during Thaipusam, Chinese New Year festivals - Khairy
Khairy advises to keep maintaining the SOPs (especially masks), TRIIS, switch on MySJ Trace in crowded areas and get boosted.
Mon Jan 17 2022
'Kavadi' ceremony not allowed during Thaipusam this year - Halimah
Only the 'paal koodam' procession of carrying milk pots, prayer activities and chariot processions will be allowed during Thaipusam this time, with the 'kavadi' ceremony still not allowed.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Hindu devotees prepare for second year of Thaipusam celebration under tight SOP
Ceremonies not allowed during Thaipusam this year includes coconut-breaking, shaving of heads and setting up of stalls in temple compounds.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Penang calls off Thaipusam festivities amid COVID-19
The famous dual chariot procession, bearing the statue of Lord Murugan during Thaipusam in Penang, has been called off this year.
Fri Jan 08 2021
Two roads in Sungai Petani to be closed during Thaipusam - Police
Two main roads in Sungai Petani namely Jalan Sekerat starting from the junction of Jalan Taman Semangat and Jalan Kuala Ketil will be closed from today to Feb 11 from 5pm to 1am in conjunction with Th
Wed Feb 08 2017
1,600 policemen to ensure security, control traffic at Ipoh Thaipusam celebration
The police are to deploy 1,600 personnel to ensure security and control traffic in the vicinity of the Sri Subramaniar Temple in Gunung Cheruh here during Thaipusam on Sunday.
Tue Jan 19 2016
Thaipusam: 1.6 million Hindu devotees, visitors expected at Batu Caves
The Batu Caves temple is expected to receive about 1.6 million Hindu devotees and visitors including foreign tourists during Thaipusam on Jan 24.
Tue Jan 12 2016
Najib, Rosmah spends time with Hindu community during Thaipusam visit
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor spent an hour witnessing the 125th Thaipusam celebration in Batu Caves.
Tue Feb 03 2015
Journalist receives second threat "to finish her off"
A woman journalist with a Tamil newspaper received a threat from an unidentified individual following a news report on the arrest of 33 men suspected of trying to cause trouble during Thaipusam.
Mon Feb 02 2015
Man killed during Thaipusam chariot procession
A man was killed while his brother seriously injured in a fight that took place after the Thaipusam chariot procession.
Mon Jan 20 2014
CAP urges devotees to break just one coconut to seek God's grace
CAP has told Hindu devotees that it was sufficient to break just one coconut to seek God's grace or thank the Lord during Thaipusam.
Fri Jan 10 2014
'Gangnam Style during Thaipusam disrespectful'
A video depicting a group of youths dancing to Psy's 'Gangnam Style' during Thaipusam has enraged religious groups, calling it disrespectful.
Wed Jan 30 2013
Rubbish pile along the way during Thaipusam
Although devotees of Lord Murugan come in droves yearly to join the Thaipusam celebration but the sight of discarded rubbish take over the religious festivity.
Fri Jan 25 2013
Syabas to contribute clean water supply to Batu Caves Temple during Thaipusam
Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) will supply clean water to the Sri Subramaniar Temple in Batu Caves, near here, in conjunction with Thaipusam.
Fri Jan 25 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024