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Friday, 08 Jan 2021 12:23 PM MYT BY OPALYN MOK Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy speaks to the press during a press conference at Komtar, George Town January 8, 2021. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. GEORGE TOWN, Jan 8 — The annual Thaipusam celebration in Penang has been cancelled for the first time in over a century with devotees told to stay home. Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy said there will not be any chariot procession, breaking of coconuts, panthal stalls, distribution of free food, kavadi bearers and kavadi). “Devotees are not allowed to go to the temples during Thaipusam from January 27 to 29, they must stay home and conduct prayers at home,” he said.