Minister feels the heat over Thaipusam appearance at Batu Caves

Published: Jan 29, 2021 6:50 AM | Updated: Jan 29, 2021 8:38 AM

Human Resources Minister M Saravanan has come under fire after devotees questioned why he could celebrate Thaipusam at the Batu Caves temple without wearing a mask.

They claimed he committed an egregious breach of lockdown rules by turning up at the temple.

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