https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/01/...tamil-community

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad wishes "Happy Ponggal" to the Tamil community celebrating the festival tomorrow.

“Ponggal is a harvest festival celebrated by the Tamils in our country. Ponggal in Tamil means an overflow of abundance.

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Dr. M says Happy Ponggal...but Education Ministry banned student from celebrating....maybe "Acting Minister" can check who gave the directives...