Kuala Lumpur: Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
(pic) Tuesday reminded the public not to march with nor gather on the side of the road to view the chariot carrying the statue of Lord Murugan in conjunction with the Thaipusam festival.
He said this was in view of the Movement Control Order (MCO), and the police would be stationed along the route where the chariot will pass through to ensure no other gathers around.
“I hope everyone can follow the SOP, so that no action is taken against anyone and the chariot can move smoothly,” he said during his press conference on the MCO here, Tuesday. The government had previously announced that the silver chariot of the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves would be allowed to travel along the prescribed route for the festival, however, only 10 individuals would be allowed to participate in the ceremony.
KUALA LUMPUR: The annual journey of the chariot bearing the statue of Lord Murugan from the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam here to Batu Caves proceeded without a hitch.
PETALING JAYA: Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has advised those celebrating Thaipusam this year to observe it at home on a moderate scale.
In a greeting to those celebrating the occasion together with Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, Sultan Sharafuddin said that with it being a tradition for a long time, Thaipusam had been declared a public holiday in Selangor.
Sultan Sharafudin also hoped those chosen to accompany the chariot carrying the statue of Lord Murugan to Batu Caves would adhere to the tight standard operating procedures set by the National Security Council (NSC).
“Looking at the latest statistics in Selangor over the past two months with a significant increase in the number of Covid-19 cases and the number of deaths has increased drastically, His Majesty advises the public to strictly adhere to the guidelines set by the authorities.
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KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Several roads in Gombak district will be closed in conjunction with the Thaipusam chariot journey from Wednesday (Jan 27) until early morning on Jan 29.
Gombak police chief ACP Arifai Tarawe said the roads were closed following the approval of the National Security Council (NSC) to allow the journey of the chariot carrying the statute of Lord Murugan from Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Jalan Tun H.S Lee to Seri Subramaniam Temple in Batu Caves tomorrow. The route involved the slip road to Batu Caves Temple, the slip road from MRR2 to Jalan Perusahaan Batu Caves, junction of Jalan Perusahaan to Batu Caves roundabout and road to main bathing spot in Sungai Batu Caves, he said in a statement on Wednesday.
26 Jan 2021 / 21:42 H.
KUALA
LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) will take firm action against those who flout standard operation procedures (SOPs) during the journey of the silver chariot, in conjunction with Thaipusam, tomorrow.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador (
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He said the (permitted) journey in question did not include moving in a procession together or standing and observing by any individual or groups along the route.
‘’It is stressed that the movement of the chariot must abide by the tight conditions and SOPs, namely, the chariot cannot stop at any location along the route while no drum equipment, wind instruments or music are allowed.