Rising Covid-19 cases prompts Malaysians to scale down Chinese New Year celebrations


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PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Malaysian families are opting to scale down their Chinese New Year celebrations in light of the rampant spread of Covid-19 in the country. This year's festivities will be simple affairs as they choose to limit social visits, avoid large gatherings and get take-aways for the all-important reunion dinner. Ms Christine Koh, 37, from Melaka, said unlike previous years, she would limit her visits to close family members. "Virtual visits are not workable for the older generation, so I may consider delivering gifts or hampers as an alternative," said the mother of three. Ms...