In a statement, MCMC said the decision took into account the arguments presented in the appeal, remedial actions taken by the ...

DEVOTEES contributed a total of RM224,775 in cash and 39.82g in gold as offerings during the 2025 Penang Thaipusam Festival, ...

We welcome minister Aaron Ago Dagang’s call for stern action against those who have insulted the religion of others.

The now-withdrawn clip, released on Era FM’s social media channels, showed one of its presenters, Azad Jazmin John Louis ...

Astro Audio has suspended the three Era FM radio hosts who featured in a controversial video which seemingly mocked the ...

The year was 2010 and it was an epic journey for these men. The map they drew out that day, now called the Thaipusam trail is trekked by thousands of devotees in California. “Planning the trail ...

Walking down the streets of George Town, Penang’s capital city, is bound to take you back in time. With the heavy vintage feel, it does seem as if time has stopped still in some parts and ...

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 13 — Penang police detained seven local men for various offences during the Thaipusam religious festival which was celebrated since Monday in the state. Timur Laut District Police ...

Indian-origin man Suresh Vanaz made headlines after he carried his brother with cerebral palsy while visiting Batu Caves for Thaipusam. He lives in Singapore. An Indian-origin man’s love for his ...

For the past decade, Suresh Vanaz has been carrying his brother to temples during Thaipusam, which fell on Feb 11 this year. The 46-year-old Singaporean is the sole caregiver to his brother ...

Mr Kumar’s uncle, who runs the place, suggested that Mr Lim participate in Thaipusam as a kavadi bearer and introduced his nephew to help him. In Hindu tradition, devotees who carry the kavadi ...