Kuala lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today conveyed Thaipusam greetings to all Hindus celebrating the festival. In a Facebook post, Anwar said Thaipusam is rich in meaning, symbolising sacrifice, reflection, spiritual strength, and the value of patience.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar emphasized that the discipline and perseverance demonstrated throughout the observance of Thaipusam deserve respect and collective appreciation. He noted that orderliness and harmony in every religious and cultural celebration in the country reflect unity within the diversity of Malaysians, and differences are not something foreign, but a reality that has long shaped Malaysia's identity.

Anwar expressed his hope that Thaipusam would bring peace of mind to all Hindu devotees, while nurturing mutual respect and harmony within the country's multiracial society. He also emphasized the importance of observing Thaipusam with gratitude and decorum, upholding propriety and values that form the foundation of communal life.