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Jaswant Singh Chinger (1959-2019), Butterworth
SASKAAR / CREMATION: 2pm, 2 March 2019 (Saturday), a Sikh Shamshan Bhoomi at Jalan Siram Bworth. Cortege departs from his home 53, Lrg Pahlawan 5 Tmn Senangan Bworth @ 1pm | Malaysia Jaswant Singh...
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Fear of family shame drove newborn’s killing in US
A gruesome murder of a newborn baby in the US has shocked the Sikh community and Bakersfield neighbourhood in the US. The details of the incident were captured by a local newspaper, Bakersfield.com:...
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Kajang Punjabis keep their mother tongue alive and kicking
Some of the students recognised for their efforts. On the right is Prof Kuldip Kaur who chairs PEC Selangor – Photo: Asia Samachar By Asia Samachar Team | MALAYSIA | The Punjabi classes at Kajang, a...
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Surjan Singh (1931-2019), Rawang / Formerly Puchong
SASKAAR / CREMATION: 2pm, 3 March 2019 (Sunday), at Serendah Crematorium. Cortege leaves residence 47, Persiaran Artistik 33/1, Bandar Country Homes 48000 Rawang, Selangor, at 1pm (Sukhmani Sahib path...
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ToonistBains: Make stuff that you think is good
Make stuff that you think is good! – Sketch by ToonistBains RELATED STORY: Take a break – ToonistBains (Asia Samachar, 27 Jan 2019) How to live your life? (Asia Samachar, 20 Jan 2019) ASIA SAMACHAR...
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Please update membership details, says Sant Sohan Singh Ji Melaka Memorial...
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT | MALAYSIA | Members of the Sant Sohan Singh Ji Melaka Memorial Society Malaysia (SSSJMMSM) are requested to update their membership details as the society prepares for its...
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The Period Policy launch at London gurdwara
By Daleep Kaur Mann | LONDON | On February 10th 2019, Binti International, a charity focused on smashing the stigma and shame surrounding menstruation, launched a Period Policy at the Khalsa Jatha Sikh...
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Harminder Singh Gill (1956-2019), Cheras
SASKAAR / CREMATON: 3pm, 5 March 2019 (Tuesday), at Crematorium at Jalan Kuari, Taman Permata, 55300, Batu 9, Cheras, Selangor. Cortege leaves residence at 2pm | Malaysia Harminder Singh Gill...
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Battle brewing between granthi and NZ Sikh body
A brewing battle between a granthi and a gurdwara has made it into the at least one New Zealand newspaper. There are claims and counter-claims from both sides, including accusations of being grossly...
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Harnek Singh (1949-2019), Ex PKNS
SASKAAR / CREMATON: 1pm, 6 March 2019 (Wednesday), at Gui Yuan Crematorium, Jalan 229, Section 51A, Kampung Tunku, Petaling Jaya | Malaysia Harnek Singh (1949-2019), Kelana Jaya / Ex PKNS HARNEK SINGH...
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#FreeJaggiNow campaign to “ensure Jaggi’s voice is not silenced”
From left: Jagtar’s father Jasbir Singh Johal, his grandmother Palbinder Kaur and his brother, Gurpreet Singh Johal. Photograph: Colin Mearns / The National By Kirsteen Paterson | THE NATIONAL |...
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I was battling depression, reveals Malaysian high jumper Nauraj
Malaysian high jump record holder Nauraj Singh Randhawa was ‘battling depression’ the whole of last year. “There were so many contributing factors … personal issues, issues related to my performances...
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Balbir Singh (1948-2019), Former Standard Chartered Bank Building
AKHAND PATH commences at 9am, 8 March (Friday) to 10 March 2019 (Sunday) followed by SEHAJ PATH DA BHOG at Gurdwara Sahib Selayang between 10am to 12noon, 10 March 2019 (Sunday) | Malaysia Balbir Singh...
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Rampiari Tiwari (1930-2019), Johor Bahru
SASKAAR / CREMATION: 1pm, 7 March 2019 (Thursday), at Hindu Crematorium, Lot 1140, Jalan Kebun Teh, 80350, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Cortege leaves residence at Taman Bukit Gemilang, 81300, Skudai, Johor...
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Pride Before A Fall?
By I.J. Singh | OPINION | A few years ago, my wife and I were attending the local gurduara in New York. It had started to drizzle in the meantime and when the service ended, we stepped out into a...
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Shweta crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2019
Shwetajeet Kaur Sekhon crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2019 – Photo: MUM Facebook Freelance fashion model Shwetajeet Kaur Sekhon was crowned queen at the Miss Universe Malaysia 2019 pageant. As the...
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There aren’t even bins to dispose pads in some gurdwaras
Binti period menstrual policy launch at London gurdwara – Photo: Supplied By Ashvinder Kaur | OPINION | MALAYSIA | I don’t know if this stigma exists here. I think it does. I still feel so much shame...
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US council oppose foreign state funding for Sikh studies endowment
PRESS STATEMENT | U.S. | American Sikh Council stand with the SSA-UCB to stop any funds from a foreign government for an endowment for Sikh Studies at UC, Berkeley, CA Americans, particularly academics...
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Private sector strong bias against hiring Indian candidates in Malaysia
By Asia Samachar Team | MALAYSIA | If you are an Indian and you have had a tough time landing a job in the Malaysian private sector, hold your peace. You are not alone, according to a recent survey....
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Warm and colourful opening for Auckland’s North Shore gurdwara
Auckland mayor Mayor Philip Bruce Goff at Gurdwara Sahib North Shore opening on 9 March 2019 – Photo: Chris Darby Facebook page By Asia Samachar Team | NEW ZEALAND | More than 5,000 Sikhs from took...
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