A low-key Deepavali for many

By RENA LIM

Choices aplenty: G. Gayathiri, 22, shopping for decorations in Little India, Penang. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Due to the ongoing recovery movement control order (MCO), Hindus here are resigned to the fact that the coming Deepavali celebration will be scaled down.

Housewife P. Lathakunalan, 53, said gatherings would be limited to immediate family members.

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