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Celebrate Thaipusam at home with SOPs in place: Selangor ruler

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah calls on those selected to participate in transporting chariot to Batu Caves temple to abide by NSC rules

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 27 Jan 2021 8:23PM

Celebrate Thaipusam at home with SOPs in place: Selangor ruler
Selangor’s Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin wish all Hindus a happy Thaipusam. – Facebook pic, January 27, 2021

SHAH ALAM – Selangor’s Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has called for Thaipusam to be celebrated in moderation, at home, and with health and safety standard operating procedures in place.

Istana Alam Shah, in a post on the Selangor Royal Office Facebook page today, said the ruler also reminds those selected to participate in transporting a chariot to the Sri Subramaniar Swamy temple in Batu Caves to adhere to the rules set by the National Security Council.

“Looking at the Covid-19 statistics in Selangor for the last two months, which have shown a significant increase in cases and deaths, the sultan advises all people to continue following the guidelines issued by the authorities.”

It said the sultan and Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin hope for a peaceful and harmonious celebration this year, and wish all Hindus in the state, as well as country, a happy Thaipusam. – Bernama, January 27, 2021

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