For you: Ti-Ratana Buddhist Society founder Datuk K. Sri Dhammaratana handing out ang pow to orphan children and elderly at the Ti-Ratana welfare society home in Seri Petaling. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star
PETALING JAYA: The Chinese community ushered in the Year of the Metal Ox by staying safe in view of the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting movement control order.
Despite the scaled-down celebration, families were determined to make the most out of the situation as they conducted traditional rituals.The celebration began yesterday with the reunion dinner and a limited number of family members allowed to gather.
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For you: Ti-Ratana Buddhist Society founder Datuk K. Sri Dhammaratana handing out ang pow to orphan children and elderly at the Ti-Ratana welfare society home in Seri Petaling. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star
In touch: Poon Pik Chin to her sister and niece from her home in Kampung Cempaka, Petaling Jaya. The 86-year-old will likely be on her own as interstate travel is banned for now. Poon’s husband died three years ago and they did not have any children. She would usually celebrate the Lunar New Year with her late husband’s relatives in Bentong and Kuantan, Pahang. — ART CHEN/The Star
Friends forever: (From left) Housemates Raydilla Kong, Angely Chong and Gloria Mui taking a selfie while celebrating in their rented home in Kuching. All three were unable to go back to their hometowns of Sibu and Kapit. This is the first time they have not returned home for the celebration. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star
Keeping it simple: Justin Yong, Shervin Cheong and their 13.5-month-old baby boy Noel will have a low-key celebration this year due to the pandemic. This year is also extra meaningful for the family, as they will be joined by an Ox baby later in July. The couple worked until Chinese New Year eve, fulfilling orders of roasted and barbecued pork before winding down to celebrate. — GLENN GUAN/The Star
Together, apart: Chua Kim fong, 44 (second from right) with (from left) her husband, Tan Tat Lee, 47, son Tan Wei Kai, 10 and her mother Wong Ngam Moy, 83, talking to their relatives in Penang through a video call. Chua said this is the first time they are celebrating in Johor. She said they would usually gather with other family members in Penang for a reunion dinner. — THOMAS YONG/The Star
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