Compiled by IYLIA MARSYA ISKANDAR, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHANTHE P. RAMU Foundation has published a collection of 122 Tamil poems by 62 local writers, Malaiyaga Thogai( Malaysian Collection), reported Malaysia Nanban. Renowned local Tamil poet P. Ramu died before finishing Mannili-runthu Vinnukku – Oru Kavithai Nila( Earth to The Heavens – A Poetic Moon); it was completed by his peers and released in April 2021. Human Resources Minister and MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan, who atten

Chettiar Temple trustee Dr A. Narayanan said that in the past two weeks, six volunteers had been cleaning

. Waterfall Nattukotai Chettiar Temple managing trustee, Dr A. Narayanan said they could not delay the

relationship with the Waterfall Nattukotai Chettiar Temple trustees. ALSO READ: Unified Thaipusam

, wealthy businessman Gurusamy Chettiar decided he would help feed the hundreds who trekked from Little

GEORGE TOWN: Coconut traders who used to see “ smashing ” business during Thaipusam have been hit hard for the second year in a row as there will not be any coconut-breaking ritual this year. Under the new norm to curb Covid-19 transmission, the Thaipusam festival in Penang on Jan 18 will be held without refreshment stalls, kavadi-bearing rites as well as the coconut-breaking ritual during the chariot procession. Coconut seller M. Joel Jeyachandran said traders had already predicted there would

This is to ensure everyone can see both chariots and offer their prayers without having to wait for hours.“ The golden chariot will depart from the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Lebuh Queen at 5. 30am.... This time, we want both chariots to reach their respective temples at 11pm.... We also expect 3, 000 to 4, 000 kavadi bearers....

GEORGE TOWN: After being in the doldrums for almost two years, business for traditional florists in Little India here are blooming, with Hindu and Christian marriage rites now allowed in temples and churches.GR Florist’s P. Gunathan, 45, said he had already received orders for six wedding garlands and expects orders for another 10 to 15 garlands this month.“ This will enable us to get back on our feet after nearly two years.“ Wedding garlands cost RM600 to RM1, 000.... All this time, since the

GEORGE TOWN: The National Unity Ministry has expressed support to build a cable car at Arulmigu Sri Bala Thandayuthapani( Waterfall Hilltop Temple). Its Deputy Minister K. Saraswathy said there was a need to enable all to reach the temple by shortening the walking distance." I used to walk from the Sri Maha Mariammam Temple at Queen Street to Hilltop Temple for almost 12 years." As age catches up, we need to shorten the distance." When Rayer asked for the cable car, I understand the necessity an

GEORGE TOWN: Three festivals – Vaisakhi, Tamil New Year and Songkran – are taking place today and tomorrow but celebrants have been asked to be prudent when using water as the water level at the Air Itam dam is expected to dip further.As of yesterday, the water capacity at the dam was 31.2%, which could last for 31 days. Once it goes below 30%, the Penang Water Supply Corporation( PBAPP) will raise the alert level to critical. The Air Itam dam caters to about 30, 000 consumer accounts.“ As every