Malaysian MPs seek BJP’s help against discrimination
November 28th, 2011 - 11:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) MPs from Malaysia's opposition Democratic Action Party Monday urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership to raise issues of "discrimination" against Malayasian Hindus in ... Read more...
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Malaysian Hindus protest Obama’s portrayal as Lord Shiva
November 24th, 2010 - 4:25 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 24 (IANS) A Malaysian Hindu organisation has urged the government to ban the latest issue of American magazine Newsweek for "insulting Hindus" by depicting US President Barack Obama ... Read more...
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‘Make pre-marriage course compulsory for Malaysian Hindus’
September 5th, 2010 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Sep 5 (IANS) A Hindu group in Malaysia wants a compulsory pre-marriage course for the community to reinforce family values and fight problems like divorce and single motherhood.
The Malaysia Hindu ... Read more...
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Malaysian Hindus celebrate Tamil New Year
April 15th, 2010 - 2:14 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Apr 15(ANI): Malaysian Hindus celebrated the Tamil New Year or 'Varisha Piraippu' by gathering at temples across the country to seek blessings.Prayers were held in temples after considering the ... Read more...
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Malaysian Hindus to hold floating chariot festival
February 26th, 2010 - 11:52 am ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 26 (IANS) The annual Masi Magam Theppa Thiruvila (floating chariot) festival will be held Sunday at the Sri Singamuga Kaliamman temple in Teluk Bahang.
The annual festival is celebrated to ... Read more...
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Malaysian PM says Indians contribution vital in nation-building
October 27th, 2008 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
Petaling Jaya (Malaysia), Oct 27 (ANI): Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has reportedly sent Diwali greetings to the Indians living in his country, saying they were an integral ... Read more...
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Cremation ground conversion angers Malaysian Hindus
May 7th, 2008 - 1:40 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, May 7 (IANS) Tamil Hindus of Tupah Estate, about 10 km from Bidor in Perak state, held a peaceful demonstration after their cremation ground was illegally converted into agricultural land, ... Read more...
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Malaysian Hindus seek extended visas for priests, musicians
April 8th, 2008 - 2:15 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, April 8 (IANS) A group of ethnic Indians in Malaysia have urged the government to review its decision to shorten the visa period for foreign Hindu priests, temple musicians and ... Read more...
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