Family bonding over festive break

Crowds waiting in a long queue at the Penang Hill funicular train station on the first day of the Chinese New Year in Air Itam, Penang, while others go on a cycling tour of the city along Armenian Street (right). — Photos: ZAINUDIN AHAD, CHARLES MARIASOOSAY and ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

AIR ITAM on Penang island appears to be the hottest place with locals and visitors on the first day of Chinese New Year.

The Jalan Air Itam was filled with cars moving at a slow pace.