Lights, muruku and fond memories

An imposing presenceThis majestic peacock is part of Suria KLCC’s Deepavali decorations based on the theme ‘Enchanted Garden of Lights’. The vibrant masterpiece which also boasts a 20-foot-kolam will be on display until Nov 15 as Malaysia observes Deepavali this Sunday. Shoppers will also enjoy immersive lighting and sound effects along with traditional Indian dance performances this weekend. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

PETALING JAYA: From enjoying traditional Indian snacks like muruku to meeting up with beloved relatives and old friends or just taking a much-needed vacation, Malaysians are prepped and ready to have some fun this Deepavali.

Copywriter Maryam Khan, 30, said she was looking forward to turning her three-year-old daughter’s first proper Deepavali experience into a lifelong happy memory.