KUALA LUMPUR, – The organization of Deepavali Carnival 2026 opens up opportunities for more than 400 entrepreneurs to generate income through various business activities, thus stimulating the local economy.
The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said that the carnival, which entered its 24th edition, proved the commitment of the organizers in providing a business platform, especially for entrepreneurs in the Indian community.
Also expanded, the participation of entrepreneurs from neighboring countries makes it easier for the public to obtain various essential goods ahead of Deepavali.
“We are creating an economic group especially for the Indian community, and at the same time providing facilities for them to prepare for Deepavali,” he told reporters after visiting the carnival at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium grounds on Monday.
Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar said the attendance target of 300,000 visitors could potentially be reached, based on the encouraging response from the public even though the carnival still has about eight days left.
He said, the presence of many visitors despite the unfavorable weather conditions proves the positive response to the organization of the carnival.
In the meantime, he said, the Deepavali celebration is also a platform for uniting multiracial communities, in line with the uniqueness of cultural diversity in this country.
“This festival can be used as a platform to bring us together and strengthen unity between various races,” he said.
He also hoped that the carnival could continue every year to ensure that the economic benefits and unity it brings can be maintained.