GEORGE TOWN, Jan 8 — The preparation to celebrate Thaipusam on Jan 18 in Penang is being carried out on a moderate scale following the Covid-19 and spread of the Omicron variant.
“So far, 89 devotees have registered with us and we hope each of them will comply with the stipulated standard operating procedure ,” he stressed. “Currently, 70 per cent of the work is completed. We are polishing the chariot besides putting up decorations such as flower garlands, decorative lights involving 20 individuals from the temple and volunteers,” he told Bernama when met at the temple here today.
He said according to the initial planning, the gold chariot procession will start on Jan 17 from Lebuh Queen to Thanneermalai Shree Balathandayuthapani Devasthanam temple at 8 am, subject to the decision of the National Security Council which will be announced later.
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