Chinese births likely to spike due to Year of Dragon


PETALING JAYA: While the number of live births among the Chinese community in the first quarter of this year may be lower than that in 2023, this trend could shift later.

This is because many Chinese couples believe that the Year of the Dragon is an auspicious time to have children.

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