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Cabinet ministers, state leaders extend Deepavali wishes

Malaysia Times desk Original: New Straits Times↗ 46m ago X
Cabinet ministers, state leaders extend Deepavali wishes
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KUALA LUMPUR: Several cabinet ministers have extended Deepavali greetings to those celebrating, calling on the public to preserve unity, harmony, and wellbeing.

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Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek expressed hope that the meaningful festival would offer families an opportunity to spend quality time together and strengthen familial bonds.

"To the entire Hindu community in Malaysia, especially teachers, students, and the wider education fraternity, I extend my heartfelt wishes that this festival brings lasting happiness and wellbeing," she said in a Facebook post.

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New Straits Times
Originally published
Nov 7, 2026
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Nov 7, 2026
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