Mixed-race children enjoy the best of both worlds

As a part of the Chinese New Year custom, every year Samantha Le Simon will receive ang pow and blessings from her father Michael Simon and mother Sally Choong.

TWO generations ago, mixed-race marriages could be deemed out of the ordinary but today, it has become increasingly common, as Malaysia is known for being a melting pot for people from various backgrounds and cultures.

Proving that love is indeed more than skin deep, three mixed-race families share their thoughts on having the best of both worlds, especially during festive seasons such as Chinese New Year.