Use 'Deepavali', Not 'Diwali', on Festive Banners in Malaysia, Says Saravanan
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Tapah Member of Parliament, Saravanan, urged that the word 'Deepavali' be used, and not 'Diwali', on festive banners in Malaysia. He said the use of the word 'Diwali' is incorrect because 'Deepavali' is the official name of this festival, which has been gazetted in Malaysia.
The Deepavali festival, also known as the festival of lights, is celebrated by the Hindu community and some of the Indian community throughout the country. During the festive season, many banners, advertisements and promotional materials are put up at shopping centres, residential areas and along roads. Therefore, the names used on these materials attract the attention of many people.
According to Saravanan, the use of the official name is important so that the information conveyed to the public is accurate. He stressed that the gazetted name should be respected by the private sector and the public when celebrating this festival.
So far, this issue continues to be a topic of conversation among Malaysians. The public is urged to ensure the correct use of the festival's name when producing festive materials, and the relevant authorities are expected to continue providing information on this matter.
Sources: The Sun Malaysia
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