Don't fret over virus, Thaipusam is on - Batu Caves temple committee

The Batu Caves temple committee will hold Thaipusam celebration as planned despite the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s declaration of the novel coronavirus outbreak as a global emergency.

At a press conference today, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Devasthanam chairperson R Nadarajah (above) said the committee has yet to receive any advice from the government on whether the Thaipusam celebration should be suspended...