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Malaysia travel requirements: rules for entry for Indians

By Condé Nast Traveller

After a strict lockdown and travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia is finally opening its doors to tourists and visitors from all over the world from 1 April 2022. However, there is certain protocol in place for travellers who wish to travel to Malaysia.

Here’s what you need to know

Travellers will have to keep in mind the following points when travelling to Malaysia after 1 April.

• All passengers will have to show proof of full vaccination as well as a negative RT-PCR administered no more than 2 days prior to travel.
• All passengers travelling to Malaysia will have to do a professionally administered RTK-Ag test within 24 hours of arrival in Malaysia.
• Fully vaccinated travellers who were infected with COVID-19 within the last 60 days of travel to Malaysia will have to do a professionally administered RTK-Ag no more than 2 days prior to travel
• All passengers travelling to Malaysia will be required to download and activate the MySejahtera contact tracing app and complete the pre-departure form under the traveller icon.
• Passengers above 18 who are not fully vaccinated will have to undergo five-day quarantine upon arrival in Malaysia
• The use of face masks in public places will remain as standard procedure, especially in confined spaces.
• Passengers must purchase COVID-19 travel insurance

Visas to Malaysia for Indian travellers

• Indian travellers wishing to visit Malaysia for a maximum of 15 days can apply for an eNTRI visa online. It is valid for three months.
• Travellers wishing to stay in Malaysia for more than 15 days and upto 30 days can apply for an eVisa here . A single entry eVisa is valid for 3 months whereas a multiple entry visa can be valid for 3 to 12 months

Flights to Malaysia

Flights to Malaysia will be available from most major cities in India including Mumbai , starting 1 April. Airlines including Thai Smile, SriLankan, Air India , Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines will be operational.

Malaysia Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens

Important : Citizens of India do not need a visa to travel to Malaysia in 2024. Indian nationals are exempt from Malaysian visa requirements until December 31, 2024.

Indian citizens are able to apply for an electronic Malaysia visa (eVisa) providing that they follow the necessary visa requirements.

What Types of Malaysian Visa Can Indians Apply For?

Indian passport holders have a number of options for travel permits to Malaysia. The most common are:

• Malaysia eVisa
• Embassy visa

The eVisa is an electronic permit. It is easy to obtain exclusively online.

Indian travelers who are not eligible for an eVisa will need to apply for a visa through a Malaysian embassy or consulate.

Does Malaysia have a visa on arrival for Indian citizens?

No, there is no visa on arrival service for Indians traveling to Malaysia .

Indian citizens must obtain a visa to enter the country . They cannot arrive without a travel permit.

What Is the Malaysia eVisa for Indians?

The Malaysia eVisa allows Indian nationals to stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days .

The online visa is a single entry permit that allows the holder to enter Malaysia once during its 3-month period of validity.

What Is a Malaysia eNTRI Visa for Indians?

The eNTRI visa waiver for Indians was an electronic travel authorization which enabled Indian citizens to travel to Malaysia for a period of 15 days.

However, the eNTRI system was discontinued in December 2020. Indians now need to use the eVisa application to obtain a travel permit online.

Requirements for Applying for a Malaysia Visa or authorization for Indians

If you have Indian nationality and wish to apply for a visa prior to traveling to Malaysia, it is crucial that you read through the requirements for Indian citizens traveling to Malaysia .

To apply for a Malaysia visa, travelers require:

• Indian passport
• Recent passport-sized photo
• Confirmed return flight booking
• Birth certificate (for applicant minors only)
• Proof of accommodation

Required Documents for Indians Traveling to Malaysia

Please note that Indians arriving in Malaysia will be asked to provide the following documentation at the border:

• Confirmed return flight reservation
• Boarding pass
• Sufficient funds (debit/credit card, cash, traveler’s check, etc.)
• Travel itinerary

FAQ's about Malaysia visa for Indian passport holders

Can indians travel to malaysia.

Yes, Indian passport holders can visit Malaysia if they meet all entry requirements for their nationality and travel plans. This includes having the correct documents .

What type of visa do Indian passport holders need to enter to Malaysia?

Indian citizens must have either a visa or travel authorization to enter Malaysia . This is part of the country’s visa policy for international visitors from certain nations.

How much does a Malaysian visa cost from India?

The Malaysian eVisa is the most cost-effective way to get a travel permit from India . The process is completely online, so applicants avoid going to a government office to apply in person.

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Malaysia Opens Its Doors With Visa-Free Entry For Indians; Details Here

Malaysia scraps visa requirement for indian citizens, who may travel to and stay visa-free in the nation for up to 30 days..

By: Yashita Vashishth Published: Nov 27, 2023 10:00 AM IST

Malaysia has declared a visa waiver for Indian and Chinese nationals, effective from December 1, 2023. However, visa-free entry for travel to Malaysia will be granted only after security screening.

In his recent address at the Peoples Justice Party’s annual Congress, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Indian citizens will no longer need a visa to visit Malaysia. Last month, Ibrahim unveiled plans to enhance visa facilities to encourage the entry of tourists as well as investors. Fast forward to December 1, 2023, Indians can visit and stay in the nation for up to 30 days, according to a Bloomberg report . The anticipated increase in tourist influx and subsequent spending will support Malaysia’s economic growth.

Malaysia to scrap entry visa requirements for Indian citizens visiting nation to begin https://t.co/asDXbOAaAe — All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) November 27, 2023

Seamless escapes with visa-free travel to Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka

The welcome news of visa-free travel to Malaysia follows the visa waivers for Indian citizens in Thailand and Sri Lanka. Since November 10, 2023, Thailand has eliminated the need for a visa for Indian nationals and has also granted up to 30 days of visa-free stay. The policy is valid until May 10, 2024, after which it may be extended if the demand continues to rise.

Sri Lanka has also removed visa requirements for Indians until March 31, 2024. Citizens of China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand can now visit Sri Lanka visa-free as well.  This is a flagship programme by the Sri Lankan government to boost tourism post the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis.

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Lastly, Vietnam is also considering potential short-term visa-free entry for Indians. Currently, nationals from seven countries, namely Germany France, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Denmark, and Finland can visit Vietnam without a visa.

The best of visa-free escapades: Things to do in Malaysia

Malaysia offers a potpourri of experiences that promise thrill, coastal hideouts, and culinary genius with a welcome slice of nature. For a no-holds-barred affair with adventure, participate in activities like bungee jumping in Kuala Lumpur, sea walking in Borneo, parasailing at Tanjung Rhu Beach, and even flying a Cessna, Robinson, and Eurocopter with trained pilots and guides at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. Additionally, explore the sandy shores of Penang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site , the architectural sites of Malacca, and enjoy a mangrove boat safari in the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park. Other noteworthy destinations in the region include Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Taman Negara National Park, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Petronas Twin Towers, among others!

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eNTRI China Terms And Conditions

• Visa waiver program is eligible for: 1) PRC Nationals tourist residing in Mainland China except Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
• This  visa waiver program is effective for one year from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2018
• PRC Nationals who are interested to utilise the Visa Waiver Program must register themselves with the Electronic Travel Registration & Information (eNTRI) System either personally or through a travel agency;
• An eNTRI Note is only valid for a single journey to Malaysia for the purpose of tourism for the maximum of 15 days each entry without any extension of the period.
• All eNTRI registrations are considered on individual merit. Applicant should ensure that they hold a valid Malaysia eNTRI Note before they travel to the Malaysia.
• Applicant is required to pay all the processing fees to the VisaMalaysia for the registration. All fees paid are non-refundable.
• Applicant must make their eNTRI registration at an appropriate time before travelling to Malaysia.
• Applicants must ensure that all information furnished for the eNTRI registration is true and accurate. Any dispute in the information provided may result in denial of entry to Malaysia
• Prior travelling to Malaysia, applicant must ensure they have obtain a confirmed tickets coming in and leaving Malaysia ;
• Applicant must travel to Malaysia within 3 months after they successfully obtain an eNTRI Note;
• Applicants travelling into Malaysia is permitted to enter Malaysia via the following Malaysia Entry Exit points listed below: By Air
• Kuala Lumpur International Airport , Sepang (KLIA & KLIA 2)
• Penang International Airport, Pulau Pinang
• Langkawi International Airport, Kedah
• Melaka International Airport, Melaka
• Senai International Airport, Johor
• Kuching International Airport, Sarawak
• Miri International Airport, Sarawak
• Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sabah
• Labuan International Airport, Sabah
• Sultan Iskandar Building Immigration Checkpoint, Johor
• Sultan Abu Bakar Checkpoint, Johor
• Padang Besar Checkpoint, Perlis
• Bukit Kayu Hitam Checkpoint, Kedah
• Sungai Tujuh Immigration Checkpoint, Sarawak
• Tedungan Immigration Checkpoint, Sarawak
• Upon arrival in Malaysia, applicant must furnish the following proofs to the Immigration Officers at the Malaysia Entry/Exit points: 1) eNTRI Note 2) Boarding Pass 3) Confirmed Tickets coming in and leaving Malaysia 4) Sufficient expenses (Cash/Credit Cards/ATM Cards) 5)Complete travel Itinerary 6) Proof of residence in Malaysia
• Applicant are not allowed to accept any unauthorised employment, or attend school, or represent the foreign information media during their stay in Malaysia
• Applicant are not allowed to apply any other passes issued under the Immigration Regulations 1963 [L.N 228/1963];
• An eNTRI Note does not in any way guarantee the applicant the right to enter Malaysia. The entry is at the sole discretion of the Malaysia Immigration Officer at the entry point. In case of denial entry into Malaysia by the Immigration Officer, VisaMalaysia shall in no way be liable to the applicant in any manner whatsoever.
• Applicant will be subject to undergo a three (3) month cooling off period before they can re-enter Malaysia using this Visa Waiver Program;
• Applicants acknowledge and agree that under no circumstances will the VisaMalaysia be liable to them or anyone claiming through them for any indirect, incidental, special and/or consequential losses or damages of whatever nature, or for loss or profits, loss of opportunity, loss of business or goodwill or interruption of business, whether arising out of or in connection with their registration and/or any of the eNTRI registration services, and whether or not relating to any act, error, omission or negligence by the VisaMalaysia or any officer, agent, employee and representative of the VisaMalaysia.
• Applicant who breaches the Malaysian law, will be subject to criminal proceedings and administrative actions by the Government of Malaysia.

Additional eNTRI Registration Terms for PRC Nationals Tourist residing in China Mainland (excluding Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan)

• Applicant must enter Malaysia by a direct flight from China Mainland to Malaysia or may enter Malaysia via Singapore, Thailand and Brunei
• Applicant also must have a return direct flight ticket to China Mainland, or transit via Singapore, Thailand or Brunei

Other Terms

• The Government of Malaysia, in its sole discretion, may change, amend, cancel or withdraw any or all of the terms and conditions mentioned herein at any time without any prior notice. If an applicant is dissatisfied with the changes being made, the applicant's sole and exclusive remedy is to refuse the services provided.
• Applicants hereby agrees to accept and confirm that the applicant, prior to submitting the visa application, has read, understood and agreed to be bound by, without limitation or qualification, all of the terms, conditions and details provided herein.

eNTRI India Terms And Conditions

• Visa Waiver Program is eligible for: 1) Indian nationals tourist residing in India 2) Indian nationals Expatriate residing abroad (India) except in Singapore
• This Visa Waiver Program is effective for one year from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018.
• Indian Nationals who are interested to utilise the Visa Waiver Program must register themselves with the Electronic Travel Registration & Information (eNTRI) System either personally or through a travel agency.
• An eNTRI Note is only valid for a single journey to Malaysia for the purpose of tourism for the maximum of 15 (fifteen) days each entry without any extension of the period.
• Applicants must ensure that all information furnished for the eNTRI registration is true and accurate. Any dispute in the information provided may result in denial of entry to Malaysia.
• Prior travelling to Malaysia, applicant must ensure they have obtain a confirmed tickets coming in and leaving Malaysia.
• Applicant must travel to Malaysia within 3 (three) months after they successfully obtain an eNTRI Note.
• Applicants with direct flight from India or country applied eNTRI; or transit via Singapore,Thailand or Brunei by air or land is permitted to enter Malaysia via the following Entry/Exit points :  By air   Kuala Lumpur International Airport , Sepang (KLIA & KLIA 2)   Penang International Airport, Pulau Pinang   Langkawi International Airport, Kedah   Melaka International Airport, Melaka   Senai International Airport, Johor   Kuching International Airport, Sarawak   Miri International Airport, Sarawak   Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sabah   Labuan International Airport, Sabah By land   Sultan Iskandar Building Immigration Checkpoint, Johor   Sultan Abu Bakar Checkpoint, Johor   Padang Besar Checkpoint, Perlis   Bukit Kayu Hitam Checkpoint, Kedah   Sungai Tujuh Immigration Checkpoint, Sarawak   Tedungan Immigration Checkpoint, Sarawak
• Applicant also must have a return flight ticket to India, Singapore, Thailand or Brunei.
• Upon arrival in Malaysia, applicant must furnish the following proofs to the Immigration Officers at the Malaysia Entry/Exit points: 1) eNTRI Note 2) Boarding Pass 3) Confirmed Tickets coming in and leaving Malaysia 4) Sufficient expenses (Cash/Credit Cards/ATM Cards) 5) Complete travel Itinerary 6) Proof of residence in Malaysia
• Applicant are not allowed to accept any unauthorised employment, or attend school, or represent the foreign information media during their stay in Malaysia.
• Applicant are not allowed to apply any other passes issued under the Immigration Regulations 1963 [L.N 228/1963]
• Applicant will be subject to undergo 3 (three) month cooling off period before they can re-enter Malaysia using this Visa Waiver Program
• Applicant who breaches the Malaysian Law, will be subject to criminal proceedings and administrative actions by the Government of Malaysia.

Additional eNTRI Registration Terms for Indian Nationals Tourist residing in India

• Applicant must enter Malaysia by a direct flight from India to Malaysia or may enter Malaysia via Singapore, Thailand and Brunei.

Additional eNTRI Registration Terms for Indian Nationals Expatriate residing outside India (excluding Singapore)

• Expatriates must declare their work information and specify their expatriate category such as Professional, Business or Technical during the eNTRI registration.
• Tourist must upload their long term pass from the third country as proof.

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Visa-free entry for Indians: Guidelines for a hassle-free visit to Malaysia

Starting from December 1, 2023, until December 31, 2024, all Indian travellers will enjoy visa-free entry to Malaysia. For the same, travellers need to ensure they have the following printed documents:

• Passport must be valid for at least six (6) months.
• Confirmed return flight tickets.
• Confirmed hotel booking is required.
• Proof of Finance.

Travellers can stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days for each entry. Security screening and immigration clearance will be conducted at any point of entry, whether it’s through air, land, or sea. Also, it is compulsory to fill up the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC). The MDAC can be filled out via imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main . Alternatively, the travellers can scan the MDAC QR code and then further register, filling up the form, and then submitting it.

Travellers are required to follow the guidelines and complete the necessary steps for a hassle-free visit to Malaysia!

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Faqs - booking malaysia flights, do i need a visa for flights from india to malaysia.

Tourist visas are necessary for Indian citizens to visit Malaysia. The processing time is about six business days at a cost of approximately MYR 155 (IND 2,800) and the visa is good for 90 days, but you can only stay for up to 30 days during any trip. Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry, and proof of return ticket, accommodations and travel itinerary is required.

How can I save on airfares to Malaysia from India?

To save money on airline tickets to Malaysia, consider that flights from Kolkata to Kuala Lumpur are significantly cheaper than those from Delhi. Flying to Singapore is also an attractive option since direct flights from Delhi to Singapore are less expensive with shorter travel times than similar flights from Delhi to Kuala Lumpur.

Which airport is close to Gunung Mulu National Park in Malaysia?

The UNESCO Heritage site at Gunung Mulu National Park is one of the most visited attractions in Malaysia. To get there, book your travel to arrive at Kota Kinabalu International and hire a car at the airport’s car hire centre for the roughly 240 km trip to the site.

What other tips should I consider before booking flights to Malaysia?

Malaysia is a Muslim country, which means that flights and hotel accommodations during Ramadan may be more expensive. Book early to find cheaper rates.

How long is the flight to Malaysia?

An average direct flight from India to Malaysia takes 15h 12m, covering a distance of 5471 km. The most popular route is Mumbai - Kuala Lumpur with an average flight time of 5h 30m.

What is the cheapest flight to Malaysia?

The cheapest ticket to Malaysia from India found in the last 72 hours was ₹ 5,940 one-way, and ₹ 9,586 round-trip. The most popular route is Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was ₹ 18,923.

Which airlines fly to Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines & Batik Air fly the most frequently from India to Malaysia.

What are the most popular destinations in Malaysia?

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The cabin was quite noisy as there were lots of children travelling for the school holidays. Found the selection of movies limited.

The best so far coz this time it was all male steward on the economy cluster. They were polite, efficient & genuinely courteous. They do not judge you when you ask for more food & peanuts.

Delayed for 45 minutes. Don't know what's the issue. Other than that, food was not to my satisfaction. However it's okay.

My first course flight (Aor-Kul) was cancelled in the morning, and they asked me to board the night flight hence I need to transit overnight for the 2nd flight (Kul-Myy) that supposed to be on the same day. The overnight stay was not provided, (I'm traveling with my spouse, a daughter (5 y.o.) and an infant (2 months old). Hence I booked Sama Sama Hotel at my own expense (fortunately using my enrich miles points). Other than this issue, all services is good.

My experience with the flight was okay. My experience checking in was absolutely terrible. I was told I needed to change my e-ticket number to check in because I missed my flight in PDX. Even when shown the itinerary, they didn't budge and sent me to KLM across the airport. KLM wasn't open until 8pm and my flight was at 7:30pm. Nobody made accommodations in any way to get me to KUL. To add insult to injury, they rescheduled my flight to the very next day, creating a very long layover and did not offer any hotel stay. After this, even worse, I found out later they delayed the first 7:30pm flight to 9:10pm. Meaning, I could have still boarded but they refused to even try to get me on the plane. As a result, I missed a day of work and lost pay for the day. Also, when I went to get my luggage, it wasn't there. It was STILL in Singapore. They had from 5:30pm to 5am to get my luggage onto the plane and they still couldn't get that right. This is the worst experience I've had flying anywhere in the past decade I've been travelling.

Orange juice change to mineral water . Should keep the orange juice.

No recognition for one World Emerald member. Business class seat has flat bed

No recognition for one World Emerald member. I got row 1 in business class and it was pathetic. No leg space, cramped space, less recline

Legs space in the business class cabin is too small and pillow is dirty!

Flight from Shanghai to Kuala Luumpur delay byy 3.5hrs with no real explanation.

As usual invariably delayed Lots of time in getting chkd in baggage

Staff needs to be trained in managing customers better. Indigo appears to be a low cost airlines in all aspects.

Flight was delayed and also lots of mosquitoes on the flight

Two times the gate was changed and flight got delayed

INDIGO Never On Time & Always Prefer to Shuttle Passengers Like shuttle Corks

I did not like the communication gap existing amongst the staff and the customer. My flight to Nagpur was delayed by two and half hours but it was informed to me on email ( not by W.A. or SMS) when I have already left my home in Baner area. I was painfully detained at airport with luggage when the gate no. 10 was changed to 5. I'll never recommend your flight to anybody.

Seats don't recline, no charging points. New aircraft and very clean. Crew should serve some water atleast.

Wife and I were seated in separate seats across the aisle

There was inordinate delay without any plausible reason. This has become a normal feature of Indigo now a days.

Flight was inordinately delayed, which has become normal with Indigo. Crews were inattentive. After landing there was a lot of time for arrival of chek in baggage

The flight delay... but bus from the airport be on time

Bad experience, delay like no tomorrow. Original schedule departure time at 9:30pm, delayed until 12:05am only depart.

Great. Very satisfied with a direct flight from Penang back to HK international. Stewards in the cabin were very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to fly with Air Asia in the future.

Second time flying on AirAsia. They’re fine for a low cost carrier, so I don’t expect high level hospitality. They could have informed us that the flight would be delayed even if by a few minutes, instead of the passengers asking the gate agents why we’re not boarding 8 minutes before takeoff. And given some of the passengers on this particular flight were problematic, the crew did great handling such people.

Meh, it was AirAsia. It's not about a quality.

Great flight. Achieve my objecttive of travelling with less hassle .

They didn't have a single blanket for hire for a long haul overnight flight. This wasn't good enough even for a budget airline

Kayak shares with you the best price! and in my case it was Air Asia flight. Air Asia flight was on time, the boarding was seamless with FACES technology at KLIA2 and the pilot made a great smooth landing upon arrival. Excellent trip!

I left the city late and fortunately the flight was also delayed 50mins

Air Asia’s standard has dropped tremendously post pandemic. The whole organisation feels ‘soul-less’

2 delayed flights - hotel layover in a different country- lost baggage.

Silly to not even offer people water for free when they are paying so much for tickets.

You get what you pay for. It’s functional and gets you from point A to B in good comfort. However, food options are limited and cash only, Crew is a hit and miss .. they get your attention if you reach out.

Good leg room ... air conditioning was a bit warm don't Book row 8 ... no windows

They got to the terminal late, with no one on the arriving flight, boarded us late, and left us sitting there for 2 hours before they got us off the ground. They knew they were going to be late, yet they never got an updated flight plan from their head office until long after the flight was supposed to leave. They could have cut the delay in half, of at least let us stay in the terminal. Really just horrible planning.

The worst kind of budget airline. To be honest....the plane was not that bad. Would have been good to have some food choices and some water. What was by far the worse is the passengers/customers that this airline attracts. Coughing and spluttering all over one another with no masks. Just disgusting. Pay for a better carrier and get a better class of passenger.

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When is Puthandu 2024? Date, rituals, significance, celebration and more about the Tamil New Year

Puthandu is an important festival that holds great significance in tamil culture. it is a time for new beginnings, celebrations, and reconnecting with our roots..

The origins of Puthandu can be traced back to ancient Tamil history. According to legend, Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, began the process of creation on this day, making it a very auspicious time for new beginnings. It is also believed that on this day, Lord Shiva performed his cosmic dance, known as Tandava, marking the beginning of creation. Thus, Puthandu is not just a celebration of a new year but also a celebration of life and new beginnings.

Puthandu Puja Rituals:

The rituals associated with Puthandu are deeply rooted in tradition and have been passed down through generations. The preparations for this auspicious day begin weeks in advance. Houses are thoroughly cleaned and decorated with rangolis (intricate patterns made with coloured powder), mango leaves, and flower garlands. Traditional oil lamps are lit in front of the house and on the puja altar.

On the day of Puthandu, families wake up early in the morning before sunrise and take an oil bath. It is believed to cleanse the body and purify the mind for the new year ahead. After bathing, people wear new clothes and visit their local temple to seek blessings for a prosperous year. The temple is adorned with colourful decorations and special prayers and rituals are performed to mark the beginning of the new year.

Another important ritual associated with Puthandu is the preparation of a traditional dish called ‘Mangai Pachadi’. This dish is made with raw mangoes, jaggery, neem flowers, and other ingredients. The four main ingredients symbolize the different aspects of life - sourness for challenges, sweetness for happiness, bitterness for sadness, and salt for fear. This dish is a reminder that life is a mixture of different emotions and we must accept them all with grace.

Significance of Puthandu:

Apart from the religious significance, Puthandu is also a time for celebrations and merriment. Families and friends come together to celebrate the new year with feasts and cultural programs. Traditional dances like Bharatanatyam and folk dances are performed to traditional music. People also exchange gifts and sweets as a symbol of love and harmony.

Celebrations of Puthandu:

One of the most exciting parts of Puthandu celebrations is the ‘Kanni’ or the first sight. It is believed that the first thing one sees on Puthandu morning will set the tone for the rest of the year. Hence, families arrange a beautiful display of fruits, flowers, gold, silver, and other auspicious items in front of a mirror. The women of the house dress up in their finest traditional attire and perform an aarti (traditional ritual with lamps) in front of this display. This is followed by a grand feast where family and friends gather to share delicious traditional dishes.

As we approach Puthandu 2024, let us all come together to celebrate this auspicious occasion with joy, love, and gratitude for the new year ahead. May this Puthandu bring happiness, prosperity, and success to all!

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Teen Girls Confront an Epidemic of Deepfake Nudes in Schools

Using artificial intelligence, middle and high school students have fabricated explicit images of female classmates and shared the doctored pictures.

After boys at Francesca Mani’s high school fabricated and shared explicit images of girls last year, she and her mother, Dorota, began urging schools and legislators to enact tough safeguards. Credit... Shuran Huang

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Natasha Singer has covered student privacy for The Times since 2013. She reported this story from Westfield, N.J.

• April 8, 2024

Westfield Public Schools held a regular board meeting in late March at the local high school, a red brick complex in Westfield, N.J., with a scoreboard outside proudly welcoming visitors to the “Home of the Blue Devils” sports teams.

But it was not business as usual for Dorota Mani.

In October, some 10th-grade girls at Westfield High School — including Ms. Mani’s 14-year-old daughter, Francesca — alerted administrators that boys in their class had used artificial intelligence software to fabricate sexually explicit images of them and were circulating the faked pictures. Five months later, the Manis and other families say, the district has done little to publicly address the doctored images or update school policies to hinder exploitative A.I. use.

“It seems as though the Westfield High School administration and the district are engaging in a master class of making this incident vanish into thin air,” Ms. Mani, the founder of a local preschool, admonished board members during the meeting.

In a statement, the school district said it had opened an “immediate investigation” upon learning about the incident, had immediately notified and consulted with the police, and had provided group counseling to the sophomore class.

“All school districts are grappling with the challenges and impact of artificial intelligence and other technology available to students at any time and anywhere,” Raymond González, the superintendent of Westfield Public Schools, said in the statement.

Blindsided last year by the sudden popularity of A.I.-powered chatbots like ChatGPT, schools across the United States scurried to contain the text-generating bots in an effort to forestall student cheating. Now a more alarming A.I. image-generating phenomenon is shaking schools.

Boys in several states have used widely available “nudification” apps to pervert real, identifiable photos of their clothed female classmates, shown attending events like school proms, into graphic, convincing-looking images of the girls with exposed A.I.-generated breasts and genitalia. In some cases, boys shared the faked images in the school lunchroom, on the school bus or through group chats on platforms like Snapchat and Instagram, according to school and police reports.

Such digitally altered images — known as “deepfakes” or “deepnudes” — can have devastating consequences. Child sexual exploitation experts say the use of nonconsensual, A.I.-generated images to harass, humiliate and bully young women can harm their mental health, reputations and physical safety as well as pose risks to their college and career prospects. Last month, the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned that it is illegal to distribute computer-generated child sexual abuse material, including realistic-looking A.I.-generated images of identifiable minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct.

Yet the student use of exploitative A.I. apps in schools is so new that some districts seem less prepared to address it than others. That can make safeguards precarious for students.

“This phenomenon has come on very suddenly and may be catching a lot of school districts unprepared and unsure what to do,” said Riana Pfefferkorn , a research scholar at the Stanford Internet Observatory, who writes about legal issues related to computer-generated child sexual abuse imagery .

At Issaquah High School near Seattle last fall, a police detective investigating complaints from parents about explicit A.I.-generated images of their 14- and 15-year-old daughters asked an assistant principal why the school had not reported the incident to the police, according to a report from the Issaquah Police Department. The school official then asked “what was she supposed to report,” the police document said, prompting the detective to inform her that schools are required by law to report sexual abuse, including possible child sexual abuse material. The school subsequently reported the incident to Child Protective Services, the police report said. (The New York Times obtained the police report through a public-records request.)

In a statement, the Issaquah School District said it had talked with students, families and the police as part of its investigation into the deepfakes. The district also “ shared our empathy ,” the statement said, and provided support to students who were affected.

The statement added that the district had reported the “fake, artificial-intelligence-generated images to Child Protective Services out of an abundance of caution,” noting that “per our legal team, we are not required to report fake images to the police.”

At Beverly Vista Middle School in Beverly Hills, Calif., administrators contacted the police in February after learning that five boys had created and shared A.I.-generated explicit images of female classmates. Two weeks later, the school board approved the expulsion of five students, according to district documents . (The district said California’s education code prohibited it from confirming whether the expelled students were the students who had manufactured the images.)

Michael Bregy, superintendent of the Beverly Hills Unified School District, said he and other school leaders wanted to set a national precedent that schools must not permit pupils to create and circulate sexually explicit images of their peers.

“That’s extreme bullying when it comes to schools,” Dr. Bregy said, noting that the explicit images were “disturbing and violative” to girls and their families. “It’s something we will absolutely not tolerate here.”

Schools in the small, affluent communities of Beverly Hills and Westfield were among the first to publicly acknowledge deepfake incidents. The details of the cases — described in district communications with parents, school board meetings, legislative hearings and court filings — illustrate the variability of school responses.

The Westfield incident began last summer when a male high school student asked to friend a 15-year-old female classmate on Instagram who had a private account, according to a lawsuit against the boy and his parents brought by the young woman and her family. (The Manis said they are not involved with the lawsuit.)

After she accepted the request, the male student copied photos of her and several other female schoolmates from their social media accounts, court documents say. Then he used an A.I. app to fabricate sexually explicit, “fully identifiable” images of the girls and shared them with schoolmates via a Snapchat group, court documents say.

Westfield High began to investigate in late October. While administrators quietly took some boys aside to question them, Francesca Mani said, they called her and other 10th-grade girls who had been subjected to the deepfakes to the school office by announcing their names over the school intercom.

That week, Mary Asfendis, the principal of Westfield High, sent an email to parents alerting them to “a situation that resulted in widespread misinformation.” The email went on to describe the deepfakes as a “very serious incident.” It also said that, despite student concern about possible image-sharing, the school believed that “any created images have been deleted and are not being circulated.”

Dorota Mani said Westfield administrators had told her that the district suspended the male student accused of fabricating the images for one or two days.

Soon after, she and her daughter began publicly speaking out about the incident, urging school districts, state lawmakers and Congress to enact laws and policies specifically prohibiting explicit deepfakes.

“We have to start updating our school policy,” Francesca Mani, now 15, said in a recent interview. “Because if the school had A.I. policies, then students like me would have been protected.”

Parents including Dorota Mani also lodged harassment complaints with Westfield High last fall over the explicit images. During the March meeting, however, Ms. Mani told school board members that the high school had yet to provide parents with an official report on the incident.

Westfield Public Schools said it could not comment on any disciplinary actions for reasons of student confidentiality. In a statement, Dr. González, the superintendent, said the district was strengthening its efforts “by educating our students and establishing clear guidelines to ensure that these new technologies are used responsibly.”

Beverly Hills schools have taken a stauncher public stance.

When administrators learned in February that eighth-grade boys at Beverly Vista Middle School had created explicit images of 12- and 13-year-old female classmates, they quickly sent a message — subject line: “Appalling Misuse of Artificial Intelligence” — to all district parents, staff, and middle and high school students. The message urged community members to share information with the school to help ensure that students’ “disturbing and inappropriate” use of A.I. “stops immediately.”

It also warned that the district was prepared to institute severe punishment. “Any student found to be creating, disseminating, or in possession of AI-generated images of this nature will face disciplinary actions,” including a recommendation for expulsion, the message said.

Dr. Bregy, the superintendent, said schools and lawmakers needed to act quickly because the abuse of A.I. was making students feel unsafe in schools.

“You hear a lot about physical safety in schools,” he said. “But what you’re not hearing about is this invasion of students’ personal, emotional safety.”

Natasha Singer writes about technology, business and society. She is currently reporting on the far-reaching ways that tech companies and their tools are reshaping public schools, higher education and job opportunities. More about Natasha Singer

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When is Eid al-Fitr 2024 and how is it celebrated?

The three-day festival celebrates the completion of the fasting month of Ramadan by Muslims across the world.

As a new moon was not sighted on Monday evening after Maghrib prayers, Muslims in Saudi Arabia and neighbouring countries will fast one more day, completing 30 days of Ramadan. The first day of Eid will then be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10.

The first day of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of the month of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.

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Lunar months last between 29 and 30 days so Muslims usually have to wait until the night before Eid to verify its date.

Other countries follow independent sightings.

When the sighting has been verified, Eid is declared on television, radio stations and at mosques.

How do Muslims celebrate Eid?

Traditionally, Eid is celebrated for three days as an official holiday in Muslim-majority countries. However, the number of holiday days varies by country.

Muslims begin Eid day celebrations by partaking in a prayer service that takes place shortly after dawn, followed by a short sermon.

On their way to the prayer, which is traditionally held in an open area, Muslims recite takbeerat, praising God by saying “Allahu Akbar”, meaning “God is great”.

It is customary to eat something sweet before the prayer, such as date -filled biscuits known as maamoul in the Middle East. This particular festival is known as the “sweet” Eid – and the distribution of sweets is common across the Muslim world.

Muslims usually spend the day visiting relatives and neighbours and accepting sweets as they move around from house to house.

Each country has traditional desserts and sweets that are prepared before Eid or on the morning of the first day.

Children, dressed in new clothes, are offered gifts and money to celebrate the joyous occasion.

Girls and women in many countries decorate their hands with henna. The celebration for Eid begins the night before as women gather in neighbourhoods and large family gatherings for the application of henna.

In some countries, families visit graveyards to offer their respects to departed family members right after the morning prayers.

It is common for Muslim-majority countries to decorate their cities with lights and hold festivities to commemorate the end of the fasting month.

Eid amid the onslaught in Gaza

For some 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza this Eid, this will be the first Muslim religious holiday after more than 33,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks. With little food aid, and very limited water, Gaza’s Eid al-Fitr will be mired in destruction amid the continuing attacks.

What are common Eid greetings?

The most popular greeting is “Eid Mubarak” (Blessed Eid) or “Eid sa’id” (Happy Eid). Eid greetings also vary depending on the country and language.

The video below shows how people say Eid Mubarak in different languages around the world.