This coming weekend, the Indian community in Malaysia all over the country will be celebrating the sacred holiday of Hari Deepavali, the ancient Festival of Lights symbolising the victory of good over evil.

As Malaysians continue to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Deepavali is a golden opportunity for ties between ethnic groups to be strengthened in true 1Malaysia spirit.  As is customary, members of the Indian community will be graciously welcoming their fellow Malaysians to open houses, permitting all to interact with one another and enjoy Indian delicacies such as jalebi and murukku in mutual respect, harmony and unity.  On Saturday, I will be attending such an open house, to be held at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.  It is an event I am very much looking forward to, after receiving warm receptions from Malaysian Indians this year.

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