The Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) may see a change in leadership following significant shifts in DAP after its March 16 ...

Azad Jasmin and Radin Amir Affendy were seen mimicking the kavadi ritual performed by devotees during Thaipusam. The video was taken down on the same day and prompted a flurry of responses from ...

The operator of Era FM, Maestra Broadcast Sdn Bhd, has been fined RM250,000 for uploading an offensive video mocking the Thaipusam kavadi ritual The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission ...

Azad Jasmin and Radin Amir Affendi Ahmad Aruani – received backlash for apparently mocking the Thaipusam kavadi ritual. The trio subsequently apologised for their actions, but they were ...

CYBERJAYA, March 11, 2025 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has decided not to suspend the broadcasting licence of Maestra Broadcast Sdn Bhd, the operator of Era FM ...

Why do devotees carrying the kavadi and those accompanying them to pay homage to Lord Mururga during Thaipusam shout “Vel!Vel!”? The ‘Vel’ – a spear-like weapon carried by Lord Muruga ...

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Personally, I believe the Thaipusam Kavadi fiasco that involved a trio of Era FM DJ’s was an “accident”. What I mean by an accident is that like a traffic accident, it is a negative event that ...

Penang, often dubbed the “Pearl of the Orient,” is a captivating blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy. This tropical island has been enchanting visitors for centuries with its diverse culture, ...

SINGAPORE, March 7 — Singapore’s Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim has yesterday renewed calls for Thaipusam to be reinstated as a public holiday here, arguing that the holiday was unfairly removed and that ...

Workers’ Party (WP) MP Jamus Lim recently reignited the debate on whether Thaipusam should be reinstated as a public holiday. Thaipusam was initially a recognised holiday but was removed in 1968 when ...