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We're almost done with COVID curbs, Netanyahu says as Israel reopens restaurants
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel has almost emerged from its COVID-19 closures, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on the campaign trail, said on Sunday as restaurants reopened under an exit plan fuelled by fast-paced vaccinations.
Scaled down but still meaningful
JOHOR BARU: Although the annual Chingay celebration here has been scaled down significantly due to Covid-19, it is still being observed in a meaningful manner, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Chingay celebrations still meaningful under new norm, says Dr Wee
JOHOR BARU: Although the annual Chingay celebrations have been scaled down significantly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the event is still described as meaningful under the new norm.
Quiet night at temple for first time in two centuries
GEORGE TOWN: For the first time in over 200 years, it was quiet at Hai Choo Soo Temple in Tanjong Tokong as the pandemic got the better of the annual Chneah Hoay (flame-watching) ceremony.
Casting oranges for love on a subdued note
GEORGE TOWN: The movement control order (MCO) has forced single women, who used to throw mandarin oranges into the sea on Chap Goh Meh in the hope of finding true love, to look for alternatives this year.
Mostly virtual events to celebrate Chap Goh Meh
PETALING JAYA: Today’s Chap Goh Meh or Yuan Xiao, the last day of the Chinese New Year celebrations, will depart from the norm – there will be no traditional tossing of mandarin oranges, public prayers or large-scale celebrations.
Putting on a great show
BEIJING: A “super junior” lion dance troupe took centre stage at the Chinese New Year reception hosted by the Malaysian Embassy here.
Malaysians abroad make do for CNY
PETALING JAYA: Despite being thousands of miles away from home, Malaysians abroad found their own ways to celebrate Chinese New Year in familiar ways.
Many say they miss the usual ‘open house’ celebrations
GEORGE TOWN: Computer analyst Amir Osman Ibrahim has never missed attending his friends’ Chinese New Year open house every year to enjoy the air of festivity and the delicious food.
WHO approves AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday listed AstraZeneca and Oxford University's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, widening access to the relatively inexpensive shot in the developing world.
