PORT DICKSON: The national-level Deepavali celebration will be held in Sungai Petani, Kedah, on Nov 13, Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim. He said the location was chosen because it was away from major urban areas and was part of the strategy to bring leaders closer to the people.
Various programmes, including cultural performances, would be held to promote the 1Malaysia spirit, he told reporters at a Deepavali carnival organised by the Telok Kemang MIC here yesterday. Rais said there was no need to hold such a festival at the stadium and have the programme filled with speeches by leaders. “If possible, we want leaders to visit the homes of the local residents, have tea and talk to them,” he added.
— Bernama
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