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Malaysian Schools Get Extra Deepavali Holidays In November. Here's The Schedule
The additional school holidays vary by state, with students in most Group B states getting 9 and 10 November off while Sarawak gets just one extra day.
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Culture
From A Wooden Shack In Gombak Lane To A Temple Serving 2,000 Devotees: The 105-Year Story Of KL's Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir
What began as a small wooden temple in Gombak Lane has grown into a major Navratri gathering in Kuala Lumpur, drawing thousands of devotees as the 105-year-old temple continues to expand.
Culture
Hindus In Malaysia Are Celebrating Navratri & Durga Puja. Here's What You Should Know
Both festivals honour Goddess Durga and take place around the same time, but their rituals, food, and cultural traditions can look worlds apart.
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Carrying Faith: A Photographer Captures The Powerful Surrender At Kuil Sri Maha Muneswarar
YouthSAYS contributor Nhitrisya Yuvendran captures the discipline and quiet determination of devotees who turn their bodies into an active offering of faith.
Culture
Walking To Batu Caves Showed Me What Devotion Looks Like When A Culture Refuses To Fade
Here's what walking with my wife alongside the Thaipusam chariot taught me about faith, culture, and belonging.
News
These 7 States Will Not Observe A Thaipusam Public Holiday On 1 February 2026
For states that allocate this holiday, Monday, 2 February 2026, will automatically be a replacement holiday.
Features
Walking 15KM Barefoot For Faith: Malaysians Share Why They Endure The Journey In The Dark For Thaipusam
We spoke to veteran walkers, casual participants, and a first-timer to understand what the walk personally means to them.
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Penang Gears Up For Thaipusam 2026 With New Kavadi Permit System And Tighter Crowd Control
Over one million devotees are expected at Penang's Sri Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple, with new permit systems, expanded medical support, and tighter procession coordination for Thaipusam.
Features
More Than Just A Spear: What The Vel In Lord Murugan's Hands Really Represents
From Batu Caves' towering statue to Thaipusam cheek piercings, the Vel symbolises wisdom, discipline, and the battle against ego.
Features
What Does Thaipusam Actually Mean? Here's The Meaning Behind This Massive Malaysian Festival
From the stars above to the kavadis below, Thaipusam is a celebration of devotion, discipline, and the triumph of wisdom over ignorance.
