PUTRAJAYA: The government will grant an additional day off for students in Manpower Department training institutions (ILJTM) in conjunction with Deepavali, Steven Sim Chee Keong announces.

Nikhil, Jay and their family celebrate Deepavali, also known as Diwali and Divali; the Festival of Lights. Watch Nikhil & Jay and the Deepavali Fireworks on BBC iPlayer.

Murugiah has proposed that the government declare Nov 1 as an additional public holiday to give Malaysians a longer period to celebrate Deepavali. He said the extra holiday would not only benefit ...