PM wishes Tamil community Happy Ponggal
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the four-day harvest festival is one of the most significant cultural celebrations for the Tamil community.
Mon Jan 15 2024
PM Anwar extends Ponggal greetings to Tamil community
The Tamil community celebrates the Ponggal festival as a sign of gratitude for increased sustenance, PM Anwar said.
Sun Jan 15 2023
Agong, Permaisuri wish happy Onam to Malayalee community
Onam is the harvest festival of the Malayalee community to welcome the legendary emperor who is believed to bring about a bountiful harvest.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Muhyiddin wishes Happy Ponggal to Tamil community
Muhyiddin said although there are no visiting activities, the festival should be celebrated in the best way possible with family members.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Pongalo Pongal! - The harvest festival begins
The usual excitement of Pongal has been replaced with hushed celebrations this year due to the increase of Covid-19 cases in the country.
Thu Jan 14 2021
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Thu Nov 26 2020
King, Queen convey Pesta Kaamatan greetings
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Sat May 30 2020
Kurup calls on KDM to unite and maintain pesta Kaamatan's relevance
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Mon May 01 2017
Petronas captures the essence of harvest festival through 'Renai'
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Mon May 30 2016
Celebrating the spring harvest festival of Vaisakhi
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Thu Apr 14 2016
Malaysian Hindus prepare to celebrate 'Pongal' tomorrow
Clay pots, sugar canes and milk were among the items being snapped up by Tamil Hindus to celebrate Ponggal, a harvest festival tomorrow.
Thu Jan 14 2016
Sarawak observes Tamil 'Ponggal' harvest festival on Sunday
The Sarawak State Council of the Malaysian Hindu Sangham will hold the second edition of the festival on Sunday at the Kuching Waterfront.
Wed Jan 13 2016
Najib wishes Happy Onam to Malayalees
Onam is a harvest festival celebrated by the Malayalee community worldwide.
Fri Aug 28 2015
Ponggal-O-Ponggal!
Ponggal is an auspicious harvest festival celebrated for four days in the Thai month.
Sun Jan 13 2013
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