By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Jan 18 — Hindu devotees have remained disciplined by adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOP) while celebrating Thaipusam at the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple, in Batu Caves, Gombak, here today. Selangor Non-Islamic Affairs Standing Committee...

SHAH ALAM, Jan 18 — Thaipusam is a holy festival that symbolises a time of sacrifice where the worshipping of Lord Murugan is carried out through fasting and the carrying of the kavadi, which means “burden.” Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said the act of complete surrender in...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique is satisfied with the level of compliance by the public with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Thaipusam celebration this year.

By Amin Ridzuan Ishak SHAH ALAM, Jan 18 — Hindus in Taman Sri Muda here celebrated Thaipusam today on a moderate scale in accordance to tradition despite still being traumatised by the massive floods that hit in mid-December last year. At the Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Section 23...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — Hindus in the country celebrated Thaipusam today on a moderate scale in adherence to the strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) set to curb the spread of Covid-19.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah today extended their Thaipusam greetings to Hindus in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — The Thaipusam celebration on Tuesday at the Sri Subramaniar temple in Batu Caves, Malaysia that used to draw hundreds and thousands of devotees annually, and thousands more tourists, will once again be a subdued affair.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Malaysians are reminded to continue complying with the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the Thaipusam celebration tomorrow and the Chinese New Year festival next month.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Jan 17 — Despite being affected by the recent major floods, Hindu devotees are finding ways to celebrate the Thaipusam festival even if it is on a moderate scale. Housewife P Paruvathy, 60, said the floods that hit Selangor, especially in her residential...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Jan 17 — Seven roads around the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves, are closed from yesterday until Friday (January 21) in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration. Gombak district police through Facebook informed the closure of the roads starting...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Jan 17 — The Hindu community are urged to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOP) set in conjunction with the Thaipusam festival for the safety and health of all parties. Selangor Non-Islamic Affairs Standing Committee co-chairman, V Ganabatirau...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Individuals who wish to fly their drones to record Thaipusam celebrations this Tuesday (January 18) are required to obtain permits from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Hazani Ghazali said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Devotees and visitors have begun to congregate at Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves here today, eager to fulfil their vows and offer prayers ahead of the actual festival day this Tuesday (January 18).

By Zareef Muzammil KLANG, Jan 16 — As Thaipusam is drawing near, preparations for the festive season is in full force in Little India at Jalan Tengku Kelana, Klang. Checks by SelangorKini found that some of the essential items high in demand include herbs, camphor, turmeric, milk, clay pots...

GOMBAK, January 15 — About 1,300 police personnel will be deployed to control the crowd and monitor standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance as well as ensure the smooth running of the Thaipusam celebration at Batu Caves from tomorrow (January 16) until Friday (January 21).

By Mustakim Ramli SHAH ALAM, Jan 15 — Two roads in Kuala Selangor will be closed for two days beginning Monday (January 17) to give way to the Thaipusam celebration procession at Subramaniar Alayam Swamy Temple, Batu 2. Kuala Selangor district chief police Superintendent Ramli Kasa said...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — The National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique said standard operating procedures (SOP) for Thaipusam celebrations have been drawn up based on recommendations submitted by temple management as well as health risk assessments and measures to prevent Covid-19 transmission.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — The Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves, Selangor, near here, will be mobilising over 1,000 volunteers in assisting Hindus celebrating Thaipusam this January 18 by ensuring compliance with the standard operating procedure (SOP) set by the government.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — Only the 'paal koodam' procession of carrying milk pots, prayer activities and chariot processions will be allowed during the Thaipusam festival this time, with the ‘kavadi’ ceremony still not allowed in the effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The Thaipusam festival which will be celebrated by Hindus on Jan 18 should be held on a moderate scale so as not to spark off a 'Thaipusam cluster', said Malaysian Hindu Sangam (MHS) president Datuk R.S Mohan Shan.