Enhanced medical and emergency services in place at Batu Caves for Thaipusam


An estimated 1.2 million to 1.5 million devotees and visitors are expected at Batu Caves this Thaipusam. –Filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: There will be added medical and emergency response services for the Thaipusam celebration at Batu Caves on Feb 11, with an estimated 1.2 to 1.5 million devotees and visitors expected to gather at the temple cave site.

A central control command communication and coordination unit has been set up at the directive of Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Devasthanam (SMMTD) chairman Tan Sri R. Nadaraja to see that a streamlined emergency response system is in place.

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