By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Nov 3 — Selangorians have been reminded to not be complacent and maintain self-discipline, so the movement control order (MCO) will not have to be further reinforced. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the public should act responsibly by always...

By Alang Bendahara Tucked away in the remote town of Bukit Rotan in Ijok, Kuala Selangor, is an exquisitely crafted Hindu temple that is famous among worshippers and tourists all over the world. Built on an acre of elevated land, the Sri Shakti Temple rises majestically as a unique beacon of...

By Zareef Muzammil KLANG, Nov 2 — Almost all Indian communities in the state constituencies have received the RM100 Jom Shopping vouchers for the upcoming Deepavali festival. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said each constituency received around 400 to 600 vouchers, aimed at helping...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Nov 2 — Sentosa state assemblyman Gunaraj George donated 150 Deepavali food packs to 150 Indian frontliners in conjunction with the Deepavali festival this Thursday. The food packs worth RM50 each contained traditional desserts and juices, and were distributed to...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Only fully vaccinated individuals are allowed to go to temples and participate in religious activities in non-Muslim places of worship in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration on November 4.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 27 —The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (MDTCA) has listed 11 items under the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) to be enforced from Nov 1 to 7 in conjunction with Deepavali which will be celebrated next week.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Oct 26 — Hindus in Selangor who have been fully vaccinated will be permitted to participate in prayers at temples for Deepavali early next month. However it is limited to 50 per cent of the venue's capacity, and the temple's breadth, said Selangor Buddhist,...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Oct 22 — Some 3,500 food packs have been distributed to the Indian community in Selangor, in conjunction with the Deepavali celebrations early next month. The distribution —  for low-income families (B40) — was carried out through the Indian Community chief...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Nov 30 — The Deepavali open house that was organised in Sentosa, Klang, with a drive-thru concept had attracted many locals in celebration of the festival. Its state assemblyman Dr G Gunaraj said more than 1,000 goody packs containing foods and drinks were...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — Pos Malaysia Berhad is issuing its latest stamp collection featuring 10 intricate Kolam-inspired designs in conjunction with Deepavali.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — This year's Deepavali is celebrated moderately by the Hindu community in adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOP) set by the National Security Council (MKN) following the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — One in two patients did not know they had diabetes until a blood sugar screening was performed, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — 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 Deepavali greetings to Hindus in the country.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Nov 14 — The Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari takes a different approach in celebrating the joy of Deepavali this year following the country’s ongoing struggle with the Covid-19 pandemic. Amirudin said the celebration this year is done, instead, by...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — There are no unusual congestion at all exits from the federal capital to the north, east and south of the peninsula via the North-South Expressway (Plus), Karak Highway and East Coast Expressway (LPT) in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The Malaysian Prisons Department has suspended social visits for Deepavali to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The government has relaxed the standard operating procedure (SOP) under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) by allowing three people to travel in one vehicle, compared to two previously.

SHAH ALAM, Nov 12 — Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) announced water supply has been restored to 87 per cent of the 1,279 areas in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur that were hit by the recent water disruption.

IPOH, Nov 12 — A man travelling home for Deepavali drove against traffic and caused a three-vehicle crash at the north-bound stretch of the North-South Expressway near Sungkai yesterday.

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 11 — In conjunction with the Deepavali festival which falls on Nov 14 Hindus are allowed to hold temple prayers from 5am to 10pm on that day.