Address Thaipusam issues amicably once and for all
There has been much hue and cry over the ban on playing music at Thaipusam processions ("Shanmugam clears the air on Thaipusam"; last Saturday). As a Hindu, I urge the authorities to relax the rules wherever possible. I also urge our Government to engage with the various agencies, as our youth are more vocal and require a clearer...
Bring back festivities & holidays ‘taken’ from us
My mother-in-law recently recalled her childhood years and her fond memories of accompanying the kavadi processions during Thaipusam from Petain Road to Tank Road. Although she is not a Hindu, she enjoyed the sounds and colours of the festivities at a time when Thaipusam was an official public holiday. This was, and should be,...
Time to show our appreciation to these ‘heroes’ too?
It is indeed heartening to see Singaporeans stand together united as one when our fellow Singaporeans need us. Good examples would be raising more than $100k to help Roy Ngerng fight the stupendous lawsuit initiated by PM Lee, then we have Han Hui Hui's defence fund for the ridiculous charges due to her being the organizer of...
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