Penang may cancel Thaipusam chariot procession amid Covid-19

The iconic dual-chariot procession, bearing the statue of Lord Murugan, during Thaipusam in Penang will most likely be cancelled next year due to Covid-19 to prevent mass gatherings.

The procession of the over 100-year-old silver chariot and the recent golden chariot is the highlight of the annual three-day Thaipusam celebration in the state.

Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) chair P Ramasamy said the state will have a series of meetings to...