Many not willing to take risks with older relatives around

Exercising restraint: Pictured here during a previous Chinese New Year celebration, Koh (seventh from left) says she will limit her visits to close family members this year due to public health concerns.

PETALING JAYA: 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.