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Thaipusam in Penang was in order
Published on 18 Jan 2022 8:01:54 PM
Despite tighter standard operating procedures due to the Covid-19 pandemic, devotees turned up to fulfil their vows and conduct prayers in Penang on Thaipusam day this year.
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Despite tighter standard operating procedures due to the Covid-19 pandemic, devotees turned up to fulfil their vows and conduct prayers in Penang on Thaipusam day this year.
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