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 ...

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 ...

DEVOTEES contributed a total of RM224,775 in cash and 39.82g in gold as offerings during the 2025 Penang Thaipusam Festival, the Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) has announced. According to ...

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, ...

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, ...

During the Committee of Supply debate for the Manpower Ministry, Workers’ Party Member of Parliament Associate Professor Jamus Lim called for the reintroduction of Thaipusam as a public holiday and ...

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 ...