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MHC reschedules Deepavali Day matches after public backlash

Malaysia Times desk Original: New Straits Times↗ 10/6 12:53 X
MHC reschedules Deepavali Day matches after public backlash
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KUALA LUMPUR: The public are annoyed and are questioning why Malaysian Hockey League (MHL) matches will be played on Nov 8, Deepavali Day.

From the original report

The second round of MHL started on Monday, and two matches, Terengganu Hockey Team against Armed Forces and TNB Thunderbolts against Maybank, will be held on Nov 8. Both matches are to be played at TNB Stadium in Bangi.

Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) chief executive officer V. Jayanandhan, when contacted, said that they are aware of it.

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New Straits Times
Originally published
Oct 6, 2026
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Oct 6, 2026
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