Hindus across Malaysia are celebrating Deepavali on Sunday (November 8), and news reports over the weekend captured the festive rush, from heavy Causeway traffic to open houses and shopping trends.
On the road
On Deepavali Eve, Saturday (November 7), heavy traffic built up along the Causeway for vehicles leaving Singapore for Malaysia from about 7.40am, according to Malay Mail citing the Singapore Land Transport Authority and AsiaOne.
Shopping and decorations
Malay Mail reported that limited choice and higher prices were pushing some Deepavali shoppers online or out of town, including residents of Gua Musang who travelled hundreds of kilometres to other states for festive essentials. Klang Valley malls rolled out events from henna art to dhol drums, with a Selangor state fete planned in Klang.
Open houses
Malay Mail also listed five open houses from Brickfields to Ipoh open to all Malaysians. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to officiate the day-long National Deepavali Celebration in Brickfields on November 14, organised by the National Unity Ministry.
Travel tips
Travellers should expect heavy traffic and plan journeys outside peak hours where possible. The excerpts reviewed do not give specific event times, so check organisers' announcements.
Sources: Malay Mail - Five Deepavali open houses from Brickfields to Ipoh | Malay Mail (AsiaOne) - Causeway crawl: heavy traffic leaving Singapore for Malaysia | Malay Mail - Limited choice, higher prices push Deepavali shoppers online and out of town | Malay Mail - Klang Valley malls roll out Deepavali events
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