Deepavali

2022 - 10 - 24

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Deepavali means cheat days for karateka Shahmalarani (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: It's finally time for national karateka C. Shahmalarani to celebrate Deepavali in Ipoh with her family and friends.

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Deepavali after the Sri Muda floods: a murukku seller's story (Free Malaysia Today)

M Renukavathy Murgan shares her feelings about the festive season in the aftermath of last December's devastating flood.

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Back to grander Deepavali celebration this year with worst of Covid ... (The Edge Markets MY)

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Deepavali is another major celebration in Malaysia that is not only celebrated here on Monday (Oct 24) but by Hindus from all over ...

In homes of Hindus who are vegetarian, popular dishes like thosai, idly, puree and naan satisfy their palate. Upon seeing the people's suffering, Lord Krishna set out to destroy the demon king and the day Narakasura died was celebrated as Deepavali — the triumph of good over evil! The entrance of houses is also decorated with lovely traditional Rangoli motifs (“kolam”) to welcome Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and prosperity.

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For Deepavali, Malaysia's Hindu community hopes GE15 will bring ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Members of the Malaysian Hindu community celebrating Deepavali today expressed hope that the 15th general election would bring a ...

I paid RM16 for a place of rice with three types of vegetables,” he lamented. For example, last year I bought four packets of murukku flour for RM20, this year for the same price I could only get three packets,” said 35-year-old R. As among those eligible to vote for the first time in GE15 courtesy of the Undi18 movement, Sugita said she believed the country to have far greater potential that was being realised. Taking a break from the stall she set up to sell cakes in order to pay for her university fees, 20-year-old student Yugita Sri said she hoped to see more equality and fairness in the country, especially in terms of access to public education. “I used to be able to get a big cauliflower for RM3.60, now it’s RM9 and this is reflected in the prices in the restaurants as well. “Deepavali celebrations this year definitely aren’t the same as before, especially with the rise in prices of goods.

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Gua Musang family grateful for Deepavali in good times (New Straits Times Online)

GUA MUSANG: After two years of celebrating the Deepavali festival amid the Covid-19 pandemic, this year's celebration is more lively for Rani Gunasuntari ...

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Syed Saddiq 'raps' political message of equality in Deepavali clip (Free Malaysia Today)

The Muda chief joins three popular rappers in a song to address the problems faced by Indians in Malaysia.

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M'sians share tastes, celebrate differences, says PM in extending ... (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is unique, we share tastes and celebrate differences, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri in wishing a Happy Deepavali to all those ...

"I would like to wish a very Happy Deepavali to all Indians in Malaysia. "Hopefully the festival of lights will bring more unity and strengthen the bond among the Malaysian Family," he added in his post. PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is unique, we share tastes and celebrate differences, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri in wishing a Happy Deepavali to all those celebrating the festival in Malaysia.

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Ismail Sabri wishes Malaysians a Happy Deepavali (The Edge Markets MY)

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob wishes a Happy Deepavali to all Malaysians celebrating the festival on Monday (Oct 24).

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Deepavali celebration not affected by dissolution of Parliament, says ... (Free Malaysia Today)

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob at MIC president SA Vigneswaran's Deepavali open house in Kota Kemuning. (Bernama pic). SHAH ALAM: The dissolution of ...

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Deepavali celebrations back in full swing after two years of Covid-19 ... (The Star Online)

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): After two years of muted celebrations because of Covid-19 restrictions, Ms Poovan Sundram and her immediate family will ...

this is comparable to pre-Covid-19 levels,” noted Ruthirapathy Parthasarathy, honorary secretary of the Little India Shopkeepers and Heritage Association. “Fresh chicken that used to cost S$5.70 (RM19) per kg is now almost S$10 (RM30)... While the supply of fresh chicken from Malaysia has resumed since Oct 14 following a four-month ban, he said the price has almost doubled. Poovan plans to spend the whole day with the family, including her parents and sister’s family. Her customers are preparing for grand celebrations and multiple parties. Much of the activity has centred on Little India, where people are picking up everything from clothes to home decor items, or simply soaking in the atmosphere.

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5 iconic Deepavali snacks and their interesting history (Free Malaysia Today)

Murukku is likely the most iconic snack of the Deepavali season. · An exceedingly sweet snack, ladoo has a surprisingly long history behind it. · A sweet dish ...

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In Deepavali rap video, Syed Saddiq and Indian friends call for ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) president Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman demonstrated his musical chops in a Deepavali video ...

Let's work together to make Malaysia better. Happy Deepavali to all my brothers and sisters. “The old politicians think only of their own pockets.

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Dissolution of Parliament does not affect Deepavali celebration –... (The Malaysian Reserve)

The dissolution of Parliament to make way for the 15th General Election (GE15) does not affect the joy of the Deepavali celebration by the Hindus in the ...

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'Just let her walk again': A mother's hope this Deepavali (MalaysiaNow)

M Kanchana was only nine years old when her health began to fail, and at 13, she is wheelchair-bound.

He used to work as a dispatch rider before going on to drive lorries instead. "We went to check again with a doctor who did an MRI." - Advertisement -

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Traders complain road closures ruined Deepavali business (Free Malaysia Today)

Klang Little India Association president Charles Manickam said customers could not enter the area for last-minute shopping to celebrate Deepavali.

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Apply concepts of Deepavali, says Sabah Indian Chamber of ... (The Star Online)

KOTA KINABALU: Apply the concept of Deepavali - where good topples evil, light overcomes darkness - in our lives and in governance, says Sabah Indian ...

Earlier in the event, a donation of RM3,000 each was presented to the Sabah Society for the Blind and the Papar Orphanage Welfare Home as well. He said Deepavali, according to the Hindus, is a celebration of victory over evil and added that it means goodness in governance if put in the context of nation building. KOTA KINABALU: Apply the concept of Deepavali - where good topples evil, light overcomes darkness - in our lives and in governance, says Sabah Indian Chamber of Commerce president Datuk V.

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Ismail Sabri: Dissolution of Parliament does not affect merry ... (Malay Mail)

SHAH ALAM, Oct 24 — The dissolution of Parliament to make way for the 15th General Election (GE15) does not affect the joy of the Deepavali celebration by ...

The dissolution of Parliament does not in any way affect the celebration, in fact, it is merrier. So I wish the Hindus, Deepavali Valthukkal. He said it was not true the claims made by some quarters that the dissolution of Parliament in October was an act of disrespect for the Indian community celebrating Deepavali as they would not have enough time to celebrate the occasion.

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We'll find you, Indira Gandhi tells daughter on Deepavali (Free Malaysia Today)

M Indira Gandhi is hopeful that she will one day be reunited with her daughter Prasana Diksa. PETALING JAYA: Amid the thanksgiving prayers and rangoli adorning ...

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