Tamil New Year celebration unites communities in Little India

KUALA LUMPUR: The Tamil New Year celebration at Little India, Brickfields this year proved to be a special one as it was collaboratively organised by the main Hindu and Tamil associations in the country. Deputy National Unity Minister K. Saraswathy emphasised the importance of such events, which foster understanding among communities. “The event, coordinated by […]

Deepavali carnival lights up Little India in Melaka

MELAKA: Melaka’s Little India in Jalan Bendahara has come to live with the annual Deepavali Carnival for the Indian community and a bazaar sale running from Oct 27 to Nov 12. State Youth Development, Sports and Non-Governmental Organisations Committee chairman V.P. Shanmugam said more than 40 stalls were set up, offering a variety of products […]

Chittirai Puttandu and Vishu tomorrow

Tamil New Year, Vishu rush in Little India, Brickfields KUALA LUMPUR: The Tamil and Malayalee communities in this country will observe their respective new year festivals on April 14, namely Chittirai Puttandu and Vishu respectively. A survey at Little India in Brickfields here found many Hindus and Malayalees making final preparations by purchasing items such […]