Minister, DCM slam Kedah for cancelling Thaipusam public holiday

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Human Resources Minister M Saravanan and Penang Deputy Chief Minister P Ramasamy have criticised Kedah’s move to cancel the public holiday for Thaipusam that is slated for Jan 28.In separate statements yesterday, both Saravanan and Ramasamy said the cancellation of events associated with Thaipusam celebrations due to the Covid-19 pandemic should not mean there is no need for a public holiday.“Malaysian Hindus are clearly upset and disturbed with the announcement made by the Kedah Menteri Besar (Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor) as it is a festival celebrated by Hindus based on the Hindu calendar.“Just because we cannot go to the temple does not mean we cannot celebrate it at home. Furthermore, Thaipusam is not about visiting friends and family but a day to devote our time for Lord Muruga through prayers and paying of penance.“Although this year Hindus are not allowed to go to temples, w…