Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended Thaipusam greetings to all Hindus in Malaysia ahead of the festival tomorrow. - NSTP/ASYRAF HAMZAHKUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended Thaipusam greetings to all Hindus in Malaysia ahead of the festival tomorrow. In a statement posted on his Facebook page today, Anwar said Thaipusam embodies values of sacrifice, enlightenment and spiritual strength. "May Thaipusam be observed with gratitude and order, while upholding the manners and values that are central to social life," he said. "May Thaipusam bring peace of mind to all Hindus and continue to foster a sense of mutual respect and harmony in our multi-racial society," he said.

Source: New Strait Times January 31, 2026 11:23 UTC