The debate over the term Deepavali or Diwali popped up again this year. Many Hindus themselves have different views on both the terms. Every word has a meaning. Deepavali is a religious festival of the Hindus. It refers to the rows of lights that is put at homes. Diwali, on the other hand, is a…
Harapan Daily wishes all of our Hindu readers a blessed Deepavali. Just like the light triumphs over darkness and good over evil, may you be blessed by God’s grace as you embark on a dharmic path. Enlighten yourself with the knowledge of your faith from the scriptures instead of looking at it from the view…
Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement announced Tuesday it has chosen deputy head Naim Qassem to succeed Hassan Nasrallah as leader after his death in an Israeli strike on south Beirut last month. “Hezbollah’s (governing) Shura Council agreed to elect… Sheikh Naim Qassem as secretary general of Hezbollah,” the Iran-backed group said in a statement, more than a…
Chow Yu Hui (PH-Raub) pushed for Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) holders be accepted by public university via direct intake similar to the recognition of foreign recognised certificates. “Most universities have allowed direct intakes based on various certificates such as A Level, Australian Matriculation, International Baccalaureate and Gao Gao from China. “Hence I hope that the…
Backbencher V Ganabatirao (PH-Klang) questioned whether the spirit of compassion in the Malaysia Madani vision is present in the Budget 2025 due to the imbalance in allocation for the various communities in Malaysia, particularly the Indian community. Compassion is one of the six values put forth in the Madani vision. “I fully support the concept…
Senator Dr A Lingeshwaran has called upon Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to declare Nov 1 as public holiday too. This is in view of Oct 31 being a public holiday in conjunction of Deepavali. “It will be great if PMX can consider extra holiday on Friday for all, not just limited to Indians,”…
Newly minted Sabah DAP chairman Phoong Jin Zhe heads the state chapter with Sandakan MP Vivian Wong Shir Yee as the state secretary from 2024 to 2026. Deputy Primary Industries and Commodities Minister secured his position as deputy chairman. The following are the full list of Sabah DAP’s new committee Chairman: Phoong Jin Zhe Deputy…
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo is confident that the Johor – Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ) would be a catalyst for data centre supply chain growth. “I am confident that more data centres will be built here, thanks to the establishment of the JSSEZ. “I believe this special economic zone will spur businesses, including small-…
DAP will review its policy that prohibits its elected representatives from accepting honorific titles next year during the party congress in March, confirmed party secretary general Anthony Loke. He who supports the current policy said this during the Sabah DAP convention today. DAP’s Likas assemblyman Datuk Tan Lee Fatt was among those awarded the Panglima…
National DAP Socialist Youth (DAPSY) chief Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen confirmed that a police report will be lodged against Perak Pas chief Razman Zakaria. “We in DAPSY will make a police report against him and i urge the authorities to carry out an investigation without fear or favor against Razman Zakaria. “Once proven, he…
