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Click on the link for a ‘live’ broadcast:
Thaipusam 2016 Live Stream by Astro Ulagam
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Thaipusam at Batu Caves draws more than a million devotees and visitors from the country and abroad annually.
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23 January 2016
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KTMB 03 2267 1200 @ktmkomuter 6 hours ago
Thaipusam : Kekerapan tren setiap 20 min dari jam 11 malam ini sehingga 5.30 pagi Isnin untuk ke / dari Batu Caves.
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Awww Batu Caves 
Thaipusam Mood Activated !!!
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FREEMALAYSIATODAY: 1,000 in medical teams for Thaipusam at Batu Caves: High line deployed for rapid evacuation… http://bit.ly/1VfPBuL
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Astro AWANI#AWANINews Medical personnel on stand-by for Thaipusam at Batu Caves http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/medical-personnel-stand-thaipusam-batu-caves-91022 …
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Devotees fulfilling their vows to Lord Murugan at Batu Caves temple. #vetrivel2016 #Thaipusam #BatuCaves
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First tragedy, first casualties
IT WAS A HIT-AND-RUN…
Man suspected of mowing down Thaipusam devotees arrested #nst170 http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/01/123638/driver-mowed-down-thaipusam-devotees-arrested …
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Read More : http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/01/123638/driver-mowed-down-thaipusam-devotees-arrested
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The car has been found abandoned but the driver is missing.
Star
23 January 2016 | MYT 3:05 PM
Police find car that ploughed into Thaipusam devotees
PETALING JAYA: The authorities have located the car that ploughed into a group of devotees in Seri Petaling on Saturday.
Police said the car, a BMW with registration plate PMH 718, rammed into the group when approaching the exit to Seri Petaling on the North South Expressway at 8am.
The devotees were walking on the emergency lane. The driver of the car was reported to have sped off after the accident.
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Manhunt on for driver of BMW that hit Thaipusam devotees
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3 Thaipusam devotees die after BMW ploughs into procession near KL https://shar.es/1hcHEF
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Star
23 January 2016 | MYT 11:19 AM
Three devotees dead after car ploughs into Thaipusam procession
KUALA LUMPUR: Three devotees died after a car ploughed into a group of people who were walking to Batu Caves to celebrate Thaipusam on Saturday.
The group of devotees, who were clad in yellow, had walked from Senawang, Negri Sembilan, when the accident occurred at about 8.30am near Seri Petaling here.
Several others in the group who were injured are being treated at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Hospital.
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3 Taipusam pilgrims killed n more injured while walking from Seremban 2 KL. My condolences 2 deceased families.
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3 Thaipusam devotees killed during procession http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/01/123565/3-thaipusam-devotees-killed-during-procession …
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Harian Metro(Tengah) #kualalumpur Beberapa lagi rakan sempat mengelak daripada dilanggar http://bit.ly/1PosDDq
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3 devotees killed after car plows into group walking to Batu Caves http://bit.ly/1SCK4jX
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A car had hit and run towards a group of Murugan #BatuCaves https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=164080847296694&substory_index=0&id=101071063597673 … @ishamjalil
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Come and pray without fear #Thaipusam http://fw.to/wq5hBEe
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#batucaves #thaipusam #vetrivel2016
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#BatuCaves: A man is seen repainting statues ahead of tomorrow’s Thaipusam Festivities.
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Health Ministry 24-Hour Medical Service For #Thaipusam At Batu Caves http://goo.gl/fb/rAdnnX #uncategorized
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In conjunction with Thaipusam celebration,KTMB Komuter is providing 24 hours services to Batu Caves from 22 Jan-25 Jan 2016. 🙂
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23 January 2016
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Silver Chariot leaves for Batu Caves Read More : http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/01/123518/silver-chariot-leaves-batu-caves …
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Lord Murugan being escorted by thousands on the 18km walk from city centre to Batu Caves #Thaipusam #Malaysia
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BERNAMA @bernamadotcom 8 hours ago
Persediaan sambutan Hari Thaipusam 2016 di Kuil Batu Caves malam ini
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SPpvYq2LyY
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22 January 2016
AsiaOneMalaysian police: No reason for devotees to stay away from Batu Caves during Thaipusam http://ebx.sh/1OJZk8Q
GOMBAK: The recent spate of terror threats should not be a cause for devotees and visitors to stay away from Batu Caves for this year’s Thaipusam celebrations.
To allay concerns of terror attacks, the police and Armed Forces have already increased security at Batu Caves since yesterday.
Gombak OCPD Asst Comm Ali Ahmad said an “adequate” number of police officers and personnel had been deployed to patrol five zones around Batu Caves for 10 days.
He said security at this year’s celebrations had been heightened in the wake of terrorist threats and terror attacks around the world.
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21 January 2016
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SHAH ALAM: Security at Batu Caves has been heightened for the Thaipusam celebration on Sunday.
“We have more than enough police personnel on duty there to handle any situation,” said Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Abdul Samah Mat, adding that security had been enhanced since Jan 15.
Speaking to reporters yesterday, he said the police would be focusing on the area even though it had not received information about any threat. Comm Abdul Samah said a series of meetings had been held between the Gombak OCPD and the temple committee.
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ZeroEight Actually I’m not scared to go batu caves because of this isis but my parents say don’t go.They don’t want their son to die in a bomb blast 
Batu Caves safe for Thaipusam, say police
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Devotees and visitors going for Thaipusam at Batu Caves this weekend have been assured of their safety.
Selangor police chief Datuk Abdul Samah said police have started tightening security in Batu Caves.
“The Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves is on the tourism calendar of the country and we have always given attention to security at public places,” he said.
“We have taken into account all factors to determine the strength of our force to be deployed at Batu Caves.”
Following instructions from Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar to heighten security following terror attacks in Jakarta, Abdul Samah said security measures at public places, including Batu Caves, would be at the highest level.
City traffic investigations and legal officer Supt S. Markandan said police would also crack down on illegal parking activities at Batu Caves and at surrounding areas known for having illegal parking attendants during Thaipusam.
Markandan said police would not only issue summonses but also tow away vehicles that disrupt traffic flow.
“There will be no leeway for motorists who break the law,” he said.
21 January 2016
MPS: Produce DOSH approval for Batu Caves funfair
THE funfair operator at Batu Caves has until 5pm tomorrow to get approval from the Department of Safety and Health (DOSH) failing which it has to take down the structures put up at the temple grounds.Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) licensing director Affendei Samingan said the operator Green City Amusement Fair Enterprise must submit the approval letter from DOSH before the council could give it the green light to proceed.“It is always a last-minute thing.“Even last year’s approval for the fair was late because we received the letter for approval from DOSH at the eleventh hour.“All the safety requirements must be met by the operator for DOSH’s approval,’’ he said.http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/community/2016/01/21/mps-produce-dosh-approval-for-batu-caves-funfair/
More security for Batu Caves
Last updated on 19 January 2016 – 06:17pm
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Devastanam, which manages Batu Caves temple, has appointed two security guard firms to safeguard important areas in the temple complex.
“For this year, we have engaged two security firms,” said temple chairman Tan Sri R. Nadarajah at the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple headquarters today.
“Security guards in uniforms will protect certain areas in Batu Caves,” added Nadarajah.
Thaipusam this year falls on Jan 24.
According to the temple chairman, the police will have more than 2,000 personnel in place this year at the celebration, compared to 1,500 previously.
Thaipusam: 1.6 million Hindu devotees, visitors expected at Batu Caves http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/thaipusam-1-6-million-hindu-devotees-visitors-expected-batu-caves-89183 …
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