Marking a new chapter in school


Siti Noraziah Yaakob (centre) with her seven-year-old twins Putra Norzahran Nor Irwan (left) and Putra Norzahren on the first day of school.

Back-to-school is the beginning of a yearly journey that holds much hope and promise for school-goers.

YAP Xin Hui tossed and turned in bed last Monday night. Her excitement was palpable, given that she was going to start Year One at SJK (C) Choong Wen, Kuala Lumpur.

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