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KUALA LUMPUR: A social media user's criticism of shopping malls over Halloween displays close to Deepavali festivities has stirred debate over diversity and culture.



The post by "Puan Sri H" did not single out any mall but questioned why some are putting up Halloween decorations.

"Seriously. Why are malls and public places in Malaysia having Halloween decorations? Since when was it our culture?

"Hello. It's Deepavali season and not Halloween. Have some respect for our fellow Malaysians," she said in the post which has been shared by over 4, 500 people

Checks by the New Straits Times in several shopping malls in the city found some had put up both Deepavali and Halloween decorations, though most only had Deepavali decorations.

One mall in Bukit Bintang had Halloween decorations at the entrance and Deepavali decorations in a different section.

Another mall in KL was adorned with Deepavali decorations.

Many social media users, agreed with "Puan Sri H's" gripe about the Halloween decorations.

"What is even worse is that even the promoters are wearing Halloween costumes," a user commented.

"Even my child is asking "Do we celebrate Halloween?" another shared.

dagusengett

Prefer deco deepavali kat mall
Halloween ni kome sambut sendiri2 jelah
Takpun pegi disco
Tapi mall nak untung kan deepavali mana untung