Tiny trifecta: Emelyn Gan Han Xuan (centre), 12, born in the Year of the Snake, has a special fondness for the reptile. Joining her are her sisters Elysha Gan Han En (left) and Ennabelle Gan Han Xin in Banting, Selangor. — DARRAN TAN/The Star
All together now: (From left) Friends Anderson Sua, Shamini Vijendran, Chan Mei Kay and Muhammad Afiq celebrating Chinese New Year. Sharing the festive cheer enables people from diverse backgrounds to better understand and appreciate the cultural significance of the festival. — ONG SOON HIN/The Star
Best friendsss: Two-year-old Hazel Chiew posing with a ball python at her father’s indoor petting zoo in Subang Jaya. — KK SHAM/The Star
Teachers, parents, and students of SJKC Bandar Sungai Long come together to share joy and festive cheer as they extend heartfelt wishes for a prosperous and happy Chinese Lunar New Year 2025. The community celebrates unity, culture, and the spirit of togetherness for the year ahead..—Low Boon Tat / The Star
Part of the family: Chia Li Ge, (second from right), 12, who was born in the Year of the Snake, holding her family’s pet ball python as they look on. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star
Moments
to cherish:
Twelve-year-old classmates Cheng Tian Le (left) and Law Jia Jie (right), both born in the Year of the Snake, seen here enjoying the festivities with Tian Le’s relatives at a Chinese temple in Batu Pahat, Johor.
— SIA HONG KIAU/The Star
Final preparations: People doing last-minute shopping for the Chinese New Year celebrations in Kuala Lumpur. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star