QuickCheck: Were the 272 steps going up Batu Caves originally made of wood?


THE first Thaipusam festival in Batu Caves was celebrated in 1892 and it continues to this day attracting close to a million visitors every year. Devotees following the procession now have to walk up 272 concrete steps to reach the cave. Is it true that the stairs leading up to Batu Caves used to be made out of wood?

Verdict:

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In True Or Not

QuickCheck: Are handwritten birth certs no longer valid for official use?
QuickCheck: Did an off-duty nurse save a choking woman's life?
QuickCheck: Does parking your car under direct sunlight shorten your battery's lifespan?
QuickCheck: Has a Negri eco park been closed over suspected leptospirosis cases?
QuickCheck: Is this Friday the last day to submit your taxes?
QuickCheck: Does KL sit on one of the world's most intense urban heat islands?
QuickCheck: Did a sinkhole open up in Wangsa Maju?
QuickCheck: Was a man in Kepong beaten up for 'looking' at someone?
QuickCheck: Does eating fish regularly actually make you smarter?
QuickCheck: Are housewives, single mothers and senior citizens getting RM300 in e-wallet aid?

Others Also Read