People’s safety paramount, says Penang DCM


Important notice: PHEB treasurer K. Yogeswaran hanging the banner at the entrance of the Hilltop Temple in Jalan Utama in Kebun Bunga,

GEORGE TOWN: The state government wants to keep to the collective decision not to have processions for this year’s Thaipusam as it considers the safety of Penangites to be paramount, says Penang Chief Minister II Dr P. Ramasamy.

He maintained that the decision had been made collectively among stakeholders who included representatives of Nattukotai Chettiar Temple.

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