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Penang introduces permits for large kavadis to enhance safety at Thaipusam 2025
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 15 — The Penang Hindu Endowment Board is implementing a permit system for large kavadis and encouraging early worship to manage crowds and improve safety for the Thaipusam festival on February 1, expected to draw over one million devotees. LWHPP chairman RSN Rayer said the permit system aims