PM leads crowd in ringing in New Year

In the spotlight: KLP48 performing for the New Year revellers at Pavillion Kuala Lumpur. KLP48 is a Malaysian idol girl group based in Kuala Lumpur. They are the tenth international sister group of AKB48. — CHAN TAK KONG/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Revellers gathered at Bukit Bintang to join Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in ushering in the New Year.

Locals and tourists alike thronged the bustling heart of the city for the Visit Malaysia 2026 countdown festival.