PETALING JAYA: Those celebrating the Maasi Magam and Chingay festivals should do so with a full sense of responsibility and abide by standard operating procedures (SOP) for personal safety and that of their loved ones, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
PETALING JAYA: Processions for the Chingay festival in Johor, which are usually held between Feb 19 and Feb 22, as well as celebrations for the Hindu Maasi Magam festival from Feb 16 to 19 are allowed subject to strict SOPs, says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 The government has allowed prayer ceremonies at temples for the “Maasi Magam” festival and the Chingay parade in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) on the opening of non-Muslim houses of worship under Phase Four of the National Recovery Plan. Senior.