KUALA LUMPUR (April 13): His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, on Sunday extended the Vaisakhi and Tamil New Year greetings to the Malaysian Sikh and Tamil communities, respectively.

In a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page, Their Majesties emphasised that harmony among Malaysians, regardless of religion and race, has always been the pillar of the nation’s prosperity.

“May this year bring joy, happiness and well-being to all celebrating,” Their Majesties said.

The Tamil New Year or Chittirai Puthandu will be celebrated by the Tamil community on Monday (April 14), while the Malayalee community will celebrate Vishu, and the Sikh community will commemorate Vaisakhi.

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