PARLIAMENT | An opposition lawmaker has submitted a motion to the Dewan Rakyat speaker to debate on the ban on processions in the upcoming Thaipusam and Chingay celebrations early next year.

RSN Rayer (Pakatan Harapan-Jelutong) said processions are an integral part of Thaipusam and Chingay and urged the government to reconsider its decision.

“For your information, the highlight of the Thaipusam and Chingay celebrations are the processions...