Covid-19 won’t keep families apart


In the mood for CNY: A woman selecting the seasonal Pussy Willow decor item at Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur, for the coming Chinese New Year. — ONG SOON HIN/The Star

IPOH: The Omicron wave may be a threat but that’s not going to stop many who are celebrating Chinese New Year from going back to their hometown here for a reunion.

Many Malaysians working abroad have decided to “balik kampung” but at the same time, they are ensuring that all safety precautions are adhered to.

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