Penang to appeal for relaxation of Thaipusam SOP


GEORGE TOWN: The state government will appeal for more relaxed standard operating procedures (SOP) for Thaipusam.

Prof Dr P. Ramasamy, in his capacity as the Penang Hindu Endowment Board chairman, said they would send a letter to appeal for changes in the SOP to the National Security Council (NSC) and the National Unity Ministry, with a copy to be sent to the police as well.

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