GEORGE TOWN: Hindu devotees throng the Thanneermalai Shree Balathandayuthapani Devasthanam Temple (Hilltop Temple) as early as 5am on Saturday (April 16) to celebrate ‘Chithirai Pournami’ or Mini Thaipusam, in compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 The transition to endemic phase which began last Friday saw more non-Muslims visiting their houses of worship to participate in religious ceremonies. Checks by Bernama found that many worshippers also took advantage of the relaxed restrictions to organise wedding.
GEORGE TOWN: A total of 1,300 enforcement personnel members including police, Federal Reserve Unit, Rela, Civil Defence and Penang Island City Council will monitor the three-day Thaipusam celebration in Penang.