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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 The Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) has raised RM 1.49 million at their Red Ribbon Gala and Sunway-MAF Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Award 2021. The black-tie event which took place at Hilton Kuala Lumpur on Friday night, was held to recognise individuals and organisations who have.
Restore Thaipusam public holiday, MTUC urges Kedah govt 23 Jan 2021 / 15:40 H. Pix for illustration purposes.
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has urged the Kedah state government to restore the Thaipusam public holiday for the sake of workers.
MTUC secretary-general Kamarul Bahrin Mansor said in a statement today that the reinstatement of the Thaipusam holiday which was supposed to be an occasional holiday would further strengthen national unity and harmony in the country.
“Thaipusam is an important celebration for Hindu workers and reinstating it as a public holiday for these workers is a recognition for them.This would also mean that workers do not have to apply for their annual leave to perform their prayers. By restoring the holiday in the state it would not bring any loss to the country,“ he said.