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The Star
09-05-2025
- General
- The Star
A call for peace in South-East Asia, the Asian region and beyond as Malaysians celebrate Wesak Day on Monday (May 12)
KUALA LUMPUR: Perhaps the best known date on the Buddhist calendar, familiar even to non-Buddhists, is the thrice sacred day of "Wesak". And Malaysians will celebrate the Wesak festival on Monday (May 12), which is also a public holiday in Malaysia. Wesak is the name of a month in the ancient Indian calendar and it usually falls in the May though sometimes it may commence in the later part of April or extend to the early part of June. Wesak is derived from the original Pali word "Wesakha" or Sanskrit "Waishakha". In some countries it is also known simply as Buddha Day. Buddhist Chief High Priest of Malaysia Datuk Dr K. Sri Dhammaratana expressed concern that modern society is drifting away from its spiritual and familial roots. "Nowadays, society has changed, the spiritual feeling is fading away and the family feeling is fading away. "I humbly would like to appeal to all parents to give their children at least the background and basic teachings of the great masters,' he said. Add to the upheaval and uncertainty in the region as political battles play it out at the India-Pakistan borders, South China Sea and many other areas of Asia, the call of peace is, indeed, timely. Besides Malaysia, Wesak Day will also be celebrated in a big manner in Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Sri Lanka, the main centre for Buddhism. Meanwhile, in Kuala Lumpur, around 25,000 devotees are expected to join the Wesak Day float procession starting at the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields on Monday (May 12). Joint Wesak Celebration Committee (JWCC) chairman Ng Yong Pau said the procession, featuring about 30 floats, will start at 6 pm from the Buddhist Maha Vihara at Jalan Berhala and pass through Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Jalan Petaling, Jalan Yap Ah Loy, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Jalan Gereja and Jalan Raja Chulan. The procession will then return to the Maha Vihara via Jalan P Ramlee, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Jalan Tun Sambanthan and Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad the same night, completing an approximately 12-kilometre journey in four hours. "The 25,000 devotees are those walking alongside the floats in stages, excluding the thousands more who will be bystanders or waiting to watch the procession. "So you can imagine a huge crowd will be waiting. This year's theme is 'Foster True Compassion and Wisdom, Forge True Peace and Harmony' . "In previous years, we went through Jalan Bukit Bintang, but this year we couldn't use it because of a change in the traffic direction (one-way). We hope that through this parade, we can spread the peace and harmony of Buddhism to all,' he told a press conference here, tonight. According to Ng, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook is scheduled to attend the launching ceremony on Monday evening. Apart from the procession, the Maha Vihara will also organise a blood donation campaign and provide free food. Thousands of devotees are expected to visit the temple with offerings of flowers, candles, and joss sticks. Wesak Day also holds paramount importance for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. The festival is marked by the lighting of incense sticks and lotus-shaped candles, offering flowers, and the symbolic bathing of the Buddha statue.
Malay Mail
09-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Wesak Day float procession in Brickfields set to draw massive crowd on Monday
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Around 25,000 devotees are expected to join the Wesak Day float procession starting at the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields on Monday (May 12). Joint Wesak Celebration Committee (JWCC) chairman Ng Yong Pau said the procession, featuring about 30 floats, will start at 6 pm from the Buddhist Maha Vihara at Jalan Berhala and pass through Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Jalan Petaling, Jalan Yap Ah Loy, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Jalan Gereja and Jalan Raja Chulan. The procession will then return to the Maha Vihara via Jalan P Ramlee, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Jalan Tun Sambanthan and Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad the same night, completing an approximately 12-kilometre journey in four hours. 'The 25,000 devotees are those walking alongside the floats in stages, excluding the thousands more who will be bystanders or waiting to watch the procession. So you can imagine a huge crowd will be waiting. This year's theme is 'Foster True Compassion and Wisdom, Forge True Peace and Harmony' . 'In previous years, we went through Jalan Bukit Bintang, but this year we couldn't use it because of a change in the traffic direction (one-way). We hope that through this parade, we can spread the peace and harmony of Buddhism to all,' he told a press conference here, last night According to Ng, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook is scheduled to attend the launching ceremony on Monday evening. Apart from the procession, the Maha Vihara will also organise a blood donation campaign and provide free food. Thousands of devotees are expected to visit the temple with offerings of flowers, candles, and joss sticks. Meanwhile, Buddhist Chief High Priest of Malaysia Datuk Dr K. Sri Dhammaratana expressed concern that modern society is drifting away from its spiritual and familial roots. 'Nowadays, society has changed, the spiritual feeling is fading away and the family feeling is fading away. I humbly would like to appeal to all parents to give their children at least the background and basic teachings of the great masters,' he said. Wesak Day holds paramount importance for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. The festival is marked by the lighting of incense sticks and lotus-shaped candles, offering flowers, and the symbolic bathing of the Buddha statue. — Bernama
The Sun
08-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
25,000 devotes expected to participate in Wesak Day float procession
KUALA LUMPUR: Around 25,000 devotees are expected to join the Wesak Day float procession starting at the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields on Monday (May 12). Joint Wesak Celebration Committee (JWCC) chairman Ng Yong Pau said the procession, featuring about 30 floats, will start at 6 pm from the Buddhist Maha Vihara at Jalan Berhala and pass through Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Jalan Petaling, Jalan Yap Ah Loy, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Jalan Gereja and Jalan Raja Chulan. The procession will then return to the Maha Vihara via Jalan P Ramlee, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Jalan Tun Sambanthan and Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad the same night, completing an approximately 12-kilometre journey in four hours. 'The 25,000 devotees are those walking alongside the floats in stages, excluding the thousands more who will be bystanders or waiting to watch the procession. So you can imagine a huge crowd will be waiting. This year's theme is 'Foster True Compassion and Wisdom, Forge True Peace and Harmony' . 'In previous years, we went through Jalan Bukit Bintang, but this year we couldn't use it because of a change in the traffic direction (one-way). We hope that through this parade, we can spread the peace and harmony of Buddhism to all,' he told a press conference here, tonight. According to Ng, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook is scheduled to attend the launching ceremony on Monday evening. Apart from the procession, the Maha Vihara will also organise a blood donation campaign and provide free food. Thousands of devotees are expected to visit the temple with offerings of flowers, candles, and joss sticks. Meanwhile, Buddhist Chief High Priest of Malaysia Datuk Dr K. Sri Dhammaratana expressed concern that modern society is drifting away from its spiritual and familial roots. 'Nowadays, society has changed, the spiritual feeling is fading away and the family feeling is fading away. I humbly would like to appeal to all parents to give their children at least the background and basic teachings of the great masters,' he said. Wesak Day holds paramount importance for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. The festival is marked by the lighting of incense sticks and lotus-shaped candles, offering flowers, and the symbolic bathing of the Buddha statue.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
25,000 devotees expected at Wesak Day float procession
KUALA LUMPUR: Around 25,000 devotees are expected to join the Wesak Day float procession starting at the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields on Monday (May 12). Joint Wesak Celebration Committee (JWCC) chairman Ng Yong Pau said the procession, featuring about 30 floats, will start at 6 pm from the Buddhist Maha Vihara at Jalan Berhala and pass through Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Jalan Petaling, Jalan Yap Ah Loy, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Jalan Gereja and Jalan Raja Chulan. The procession will then return to the Maha Vihara via Jalan P Ramlee, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Jalan Tun Sambanthan and Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad the same night, completing an approximately 12-kilometre journey in four hours. 'The 25,000 devotees are those walking alongside the floats in stages, excluding the thousands more who will be bystanders or waiting to watch the procession. So you can imagine a huge crowd will be waiting. This year's theme is 'Foster True Compassion and Wisdom, Forge True Peace and Harmony' . 'In previous years, we went through Jalan Bukit Bintang, but this year we couldn't use it because of a change in the traffic direction (one-way). We hope that through this parade, we can spread the peace and harmony of Buddhism to all,' he told a press conference here, tonight. According to Ng, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook is scheduled to attend the launching ceremony on Monday evening. Apart from the procession, the Maha Vihara will also organise a blood donation campaign and provide free food. Thousands of devotees are expected to visit the temple with offerings of flowers, candles, and joss sticks. Meanwhile, Buddhist Chief High Priest of Malaysia Datuk Dr K. Sri Dhammaratana expressed concern that modern society is drifting away from its spiritual and familial roots. 'Nowadays, society has changed, the spiritual feeling is fading away and the family feeling is fading away. I humbly would like to appeal to all parents to give their children at least the background and basic teachings of the great masters,' he said. Wesak Day holds paramount importance for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. The festival is marked by the lighting of incense sticks and lotus-shaped candles, offering flowers, and the symbolic bathing of the Buddha statue.
Gulf Today
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Did Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor take a subtle dig at Priyanka Chopra?
Actress Kareena Kapoor took a subtle dig at her contemporary, Priyanka Chopra while speaking at the WAVES Summit 2025. Bebo said that she is very happy working in the Indian film industry and speaking Hindi dialogues. 'I am very happy with my Indian movies and acting in them. It is a lot of fun to dance on a Hindi film track, speaking Hindi dialogues- after all, I am a Sikhni from Batinda (hinting at her film Jab We Met),' Kareena said. When filmmaker Karan Johar stated that 'you have already declared that 'Main apni favourite hu' ( I am my favourite) (Again from Jab We Met), then why not', the diva replied by saying that according to her every female should believe in this line. 'I think this line is extremely important because I believe every female should always say this line — Main apni favourite hu'. I think that it is the best thing.' Kareena added. This statement by Kareena can be seen as a jibe at Priyanka as she has been doing a lot of projects in Hollywood while staying away from Bollywood. However, after a long gap, PeeCee will be returning to the Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli's 'SSMB29', opposite Mahesh Babu. She is presently in India for the shoot of her next. Priyanka was last seen in Bollywood in 2016 with Shonali Bose's 'The Sky Is Pink.' In the meantime, Kareena expressed her pride and gratitude at being a part of the panel discussion at the WAVES Summit 2025 through a heartfelt social media post. In a heartfelt post on social media, Bebo expressed how proud she felt to represent India on such a dynamic platform that highlights the country's growing influence in the global entertainment industry. For the 'Udta Punjab' actress, participating alongside influential voices from cinema, technology, and business was not only an honour but also a chance to represent the evolving role of women in film and storytelling. Calling it the beginning of a 'creative movement,' Kareena emphasized that India is no longer just participating in global conversations around entertainment — it's leading them. She lauded the summit for spotlighting India's potential as an emerging superpower in the creative space and for setting the tone for the future of storytelling, content creation, and innovation. WAVES 2025, one of the most anticipated entertainment events of the year, officially began on May 1 in Mumbai. Organized by the Government of India, this marks the first edition of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit, aimed at celebrating and showcasing the country's vibrant media and entertainment landscape. Spanning four days-from May 1 to May 4-the summit brings together some of the biggest names in the industry, including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Hema Malini, Mohanlal, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, SS Rajamouli, Chiranjeevi, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, among others. The event is being held at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex. Indo-Asian News Service
