thaipusam

Komuniti India yang menyumbang 2% daripada populasi negeri itu melahirkan rasa syukur kerana sekali lagi berpeluang menyambut Thaipusam walaupun dalam skala kecil berbanding sebelum ini.

While Indians make up less than 2% of the population in the state, those who observe Thaipusam are grateful for the chance to celebrate even on a smaller scale than usual.

While Thaipusam is being observed under tight SOPs for yet another year, the silver chariot bearing the statue of Lord Murugan continues its annual journey.

Hundreds headed to the Batu Caves temple complex outside Kuala Lumpur and walked barefoot up 272 multi-coloured steps to reach the site, carrying offerings such as milk pots.

Tindakan undang-undang akan diambil jika terdapat mana-mana individu yang melanggar peraturan berkenaan.

Hanya upacara 'paal koodam' dibenarkan dalam sambutan Thaipusam tahun ini.

Only paal koodam and chariot processions will be allowed, in addition to prayer activities.

Menurut timbalan ketua menteri, upacara paal kudam dibenarkan pada perayaan Thaipusam kali ini tanpa melibatkan acara kavadi.

Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says the SOPs will be announced by the national unity ministry soon.

He says he is accused of seeking to incite others to commit crimes and improper internet use.

The problem with Kedah's move not to declare a holiday for Thaipusam was not the decision itself but the reasoning behind it.

Ia ditutup sempena perarakan sambutan Thaipusam.