Many say they miss the usual ‘open house’ celebrations


Recalling the good times: (From left) Syed Kamarul, Amir Osman and Azmir Nordin miss the customary visits to friends’ homes which were suspended this year due to restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic.

GEORGE TOWN: Computer analyst Amir Osman Ibrahim has never missed attending his friends’ Chinese New Year open house every year to enjoy the air of festivity and the delicious food.

This year, the 44-year-old will have to forego his favourite event due to the movement control order (MCO).

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