By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 — The traditional floor design known as rangoli or kolam is displayed in the Selangor State Secretariat Building here symbolises happiness in life. Selangor Indian Entrepreneur Development (Sitham) programme executive S Wasanthee said the rangoli was...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 — In conjunction with the Deepavali celebration, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari officiated the traditional floor design known as rangoli at the Selangor State Secretariat Building today. The Menteri Besar also took the opportunity to light up...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 — Four streets in Little India, Klang will be closed in stages beginning today until Monday (October 24) in conjunction with Deepavali celebrations. Klang Selatan Traffic Police in a statement on Facebook said the closure would ease shopping for the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has listed eight items under the Deepavali 2022 Maximum Price Scheme.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal AMPANG, Oct 17 — Some 800 Jom Shopping vouchers were given to the B40 members of the Indian community in the Pandan Indah state constituency for the upcoming Deepavali festival. Its state assemblyman Izham Hashim said the vouchers were handed out at the Giant Pandan...

By Norrasyidah Arshad GOMBAK, Oct 17 — The Jom Shopping incentive introduced by the state government has proven to be helpful for residents who face financial problems in preparing for the upcoming Deepavali festival. [caption id="attachment_286491" align="alignleft" width="300"] Sales...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will provide two additional Electric Train Service (ETS) Platinum services from the Kuala Lumpur Sentral station to Padang Besar and vice versa in conjunction with the celebration of Maulidur Rasul and the Deepavali festival.

SHAH ALAM, Oct 3 — The Hulu Selangor Municipal Council (MPHS) has provided 30 Roll On Roll Off (RoRo) bins in conjunction with Deepavali for the public to dispose of bulky wastes such as furniture and electrical items.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 29 — Traders participating in Deepavali bazaars this year will be offered the i-Bermusim loan scheme from Hijrah Selangor.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Sept 26 — Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI has allocated RM500,000 to help non-Muslim residents prepare for their festivities in 2022. As such, Hindus in Selangor are invited to apply for assistance at their respective state constituency community...

By Mustakim Ramli SHAH ALAM, Sept 20 — Some 100 entrepreneurs from the Selangor Indian Empowerment and Entrepreneurs Development (i-SEED) programme will participate in the i-SEED Deepavali Carnival, which will take place at Dataran Majlis Perbandaran Klang from October 7 to October 9. State...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Sept 12 — The State Government will introduce the inaugural i-Bermusim loan scheme aimed at Indian entrepreneurs, in conjunction with Deepavali next month. State executive councillor for entrepreneur development Rodziah Ismail said the scheme, implemented with...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Sept 6 — The Indian communities from the low-income (B40) group in the Balakong state constituency are invited to apply for the Jom Shopping vouchers for the upcoming Deepavali festival. Its representative Wong Siew Ki said they can redeem the RM100 shopping...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said festive celebrations and other gatherings were made possible now due to the success of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) and the close cooperation of all quarters.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The 2021 Deepavali Malaysia Open House (MRTM) will be a benchmark for the organisation of future physical programmes or social events, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri .

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Nov 5 — Nearly RM2 million has been spent by the state government to aid Indians from the B40 low-income group prepare for Deepavali celebrations this year. Exco for community welfare V. Ganabatirau said the aid was provided in the form of Jom Shopping Raya...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Hindus are celebrating Deepavali in a livelier atmosphere this year compared with last year, as they now have the opportunity to return to their hometowns and villages to celebrate a meaningful day with family, relatives and friends.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal RAWANG, Nov 4 — Selangor Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari attended the Deepavali open house hosted by Sentosa assembyman Dr G Gunaraj, at the latter's residence in Bandar Country Homes earlier today. Together with Amirudin was his wife Datin Seri Masdiana...

A message by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, in conjunction with Deepavali Vanakkam, En Iniya Deepavali Nal Vaalthukkal! I wish a Happy Deepavali to all Selangorians who celebrate this festival of light, particularly the Hindu and Sikh community. We are all grateful and relieved...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Nov 4 — Some 20 chronically-ill patients in the Kinrara state constituency received donated medication and health supplements by Selangor Women's Welfare and Charity Organisation (Pekawanis). Aid was specially channelled to those suffering from kidney and heart...