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Malaysia, Hindus and Thaipusam

Malaysia's Hindus pierce own bodies during festival

Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to temples across Malaysia to celebrate the Thaipusam festival on Tuesday, with many piercing their bodies with hooks and skewers in acts of devotion. Thaipusam is marked with particular zest in multicultural Malaysia,

AFP on MSN · 1d

Malaysia's Hindus mark Thaipusam festival with fervour

Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to temples across Malaysia to celebrate the Thaipusam festival Tuesday, with many piercing their bodies with hooks and skewers in acts of devotion. Some worshippers pierce themselves with skewers or hang hooks and chains from their bodies in acts of penance.

Associated Press · 1d

Thousands gather at Malaysia’s most sacred Hindu cave for annual Thaipusam festival

Hundreds and thousands of Hindu devotees walked up Malaysia's most sacred Hindu cave on Tuesday at the annual Thaipusam festival. (AP video/Vincent Thian)

Africanews English on MSN · 1d

Hundreds of thousands of worshippers gather in Malaysia for Thaipusam festival

A Hindu devotee stands with her tongue pierced by a metal rod during the Thaipusam festival in Selangor, Malaysia, 11.02.2025

Nikkei Asia7d

How tossing a salad brings sense of unity to Malaysia

This cherished salad dish symbolizes prosperity, and every ingredient carries meaning -- salmon for abundance, vegetables for ...

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Jonker Walk 2.0 not be a typical Chinatwon, will reflect Malaysia's multicultural identity, says Kota Laksamana rep

MELAKA: The proposed Jonker Walk 2.0 will not be a typical "Chinatown" but a night market that truly represents Malaysia’s ...

The Rakyat Post29d

Grieving In Malaysia Is Harder Than You Think

Malaysian Chinese families, for instance, observe a year-long mourning period steeped in symbolism and restraint. During this time, celebrations like weddings are postponed, the wearing of red (a ...

VietnamPlus2d

Official hails contributions by OVs in Malaysia to homeland

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang affirmed that people-to-people diplomacy and friendship between Vietnam and Malaysia ...

Official hails contributions by Overseas Vietnamese in Malaysia to homeland

HANOI: Deputy Foreign Minister and Chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese (OV) Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang ...

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Official hails contribution by OVs in Malaysia to homeland

Deputy Foreign Minister and Chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese (OV) Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang recently led a delegation on a working visit to Malaysia, hailing the OV community s ...

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