![PH-BN supporters turn out in full party colours at nomination centres PH-BN supporters turn out in full party colours at nomination centres](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51690593632_BarisanNasional.jpg)
PH-BN supporters turn out in full party colours at nomination centres
The processions started around 8 am at most of the nomination centres with supporters in full party colours displaying their respective party themes of red and dark (original) blue and carrying party.
Sat Jul 29 2023
![Thaipusam celebration back in grand scale nationwide Thaipusam celebration back in grand scale nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675571632_penganutHindu.jpg)
Thaipusam celebration back in grand scale nationwide
The Thaipusam festival is back again on a grand scale with iconic silver chariot processions across the country after two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Feb 05 2023
!['Kavadi' ceremony not allowed during Thaipusam this year - Halimah 'Kavadi' ceremony not allowed during Thaipusam this year - Halimah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41641993610_HinduKavadi.jpg)
'Kavadi' ceremony not allowed during Thaipusam this year - Halimah
Only the 'paal koodam' procession of carrying milk pots, prayer activities and chariot processions will be allowed during Thaipusam this time, with the 'kavadi' ceremony still not allowed.
Wed Jan 12 2022
![Kavadi, Chingay processions not allowed - Halimah Kavadi, Chingay processions not allowed - Halimah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61634307046_HalimahMohamed.jpg)
Kavadi, Chingay processions not allowed - Halimah
Halimah said this is because the country is facing the new COVID-19 Omicron variant.
Tue Dec 07 2021
![Melaka election: 28 nomination centres to open at 9 am tomorrow, gatherings, processions banned - EC Melaka election: 28 nomination centres to open at 9 am tomorrow, gatherings, processions banned - EC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636017837_IkmalrudinIshak.jpg)
Melaka election: 28 nomination centres to open at 9 am tomorrow, gatherings, processions banned - EC
Gatherings and processions by supporters of contesting political parties at candidate nomination centres on nomination day tomorrow for the Melaka state election are not allowed.
Sun Nov 07 2021
![All systems go for nominations in Sabah tomorrow, says EC All systems go for nominations in Sabah tomorrow, says EC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61599817073_TBRohimanRahia.jpg)
All systems go for nominations in Sabah tomorrow, says EC
Rohiman said supporters would not be allowed to hold mass gatherings or accompany their candidates in processions to the nomination centres.
Fri Sep 11 2020
![Thousands turn out to see lavish funeral of Thailand's late king Thousands turn out to see lavish funeral of Thailand's late king](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/71508987823_KingBhumibol.jpg)
Thousands turn out to see lavish funeral of Thailand's late king
The king's cremation will feature ancient rites and a series of processions winding from the Grand Palace in Bangkok's historic quarter to the 50-metre (165-feet) high Royal Crematorium.
Thu Oct 26 2017
![Police aware of gathering attempt after polling Police aware of gathering attempt after polling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/71367708734_295x200.jpg)
Police aware of gathering attempt after polling
There were provocative elements among supporters of political parties such as staging processions and gatherings to celebrate the election victory.
Sat May 04 2013