Flexibility given to celebrating Thaipusam a relief for celebrants, says MIC president


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SUNGAI SIPUT, Jan 18 — The Hindu community should be grateful and thankful to the government for giving some flexibility to physically celebrating Thaipusam this year by complying with the standard operating procedure (SOP) set. MIC president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran said that such a celebration like this now was not allowed last year. “Unlike last year, this time the Hindus are allowed to perform the rituals as requested except for the carrying of the kavadi as it would be difficult to ensure adherence to the SOP due to the large crowds. “If allowed, it is feared that it could...