MCA veep says illogical for Kedah govt to cancel Thaipusam holiday


GEORGE TOWN: MCA vice-president Datuk Tan Teik Cheng has described the cancellation of the Thaipusam public holiday by the Kedah state government as illogical.

Tan said the annoucement made by Kedah Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor was not respectful to the traditions and sensitivities of the people, especially those in the Hindu community.

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