Don’t get spooked, just respect the rituals

A worker is busy setting up a towering paper Ghost King and arranging fruits for offerings during the Hungry Ghost Festival along Jalan Alor, Kuala Lumpur. The annual festival, rooted in Chinese tradition, reflects cultural heritage and community devotion as prayers and rituals honor wandering spirits. (Sept 5 2025) — ART CHEN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Visitors to the Hungry Ghost Festival rituals have been advised to practice proper ­etiquette to avoid offending the spirits.

Jalan Alor Hawker Association secretary Simon Ang warned that they must not pick up food or hell money placed on the streets.