thaipusam

Piercings and prayer: Malaysian Hindus celebrate Thaipusam

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — Ethnic Indian Malaysians massed in Hindu temples across the country Sunday to celebrate the annual Thaipusam…

No go for HLP event – police cites “significant risk of public disorder”

The Singapore Police Force has rejected an application by Gilbert Goh to hold an event at Speakers’ Corner on Saturday,…

Can we have our holidays back now?

By Ariffin Sha There has been heightened public discourse on the reinstatement of Thaipusam as a Public Holiday in Singapore.…

Thaipusam scuffle – woman files report alleging police assault

The Singapore Police has confirmed that a police report has been filed by a woman of being assaulted by officers…

News reports wrong about Thaipusam incident, says devotee

The following is a Facebook page posting by Mr Mohan, also known as “King Chola Hercules”, who says he was…

Hindus given special privileges: Shanmugam

Shanmugamfeatued Law Minister K Shanmugam has responded to questions on why music and musical instruments are banned during the Hindu…

The Thaipusam fracas – Real answers needed

By Masked Crusader While the police have attributed the scuffle at this year’s Thaipusam procession to inebriated hooligans, a fringe…