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Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. Photo: Bernama FILE PIX

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour speaks to the media during a ceremony to commemorate Waitangi Day in Waitangi on Feb 5, 2026. - (Photo by BEN STRANG / AFP)

A lion dance team typically has eight to 10 members, including drummers, expanding to 20 for larger performances. - Bernama photo

Demand for calligraphy services usually increases about one to two months before Chinese New Year, with invitations coming from schools, shopping centers, associations, and night markets selling festive goods. - Bernama photo

Behind the festive celebration of the Chinese New Year with red paper decorations displaying characters symbolising prosperity and well-being, Chinese calligraphy actually demands high discipline, perseverance and continuous practice. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX

Each year, Swee Nyet Keung Temple attracts Buddhists celebrating the New Year, with decorations typically put up a month beforehand. Photo by Bernama

Occurring once every 33 years, Malaysia previously experienced ‘Gong Xi Raya’ from 1963 to 1965 and again from 1996 to 1998. - Bernama photo for illustration purpose only

(From left) Pavilion REIT CEO Datuk Philip Ho, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, Maybank Bhd Head of Cards Md. Gharif Talib and Gold Art Head of Sales Daniel Lim at the official launch of Pavilion Bukit Jalil’s Joyful Prosperity Together, Here Chinese New Year celebration.

On this first day of the festival, Hindu families would perform prayers at home or nearby temples, according to their preferred timing. - Bernama photo

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was today conferred the Order of the Republic, Turkiye’s highest state honour, in recognition of his role in strengthening bilateral ties between Malaysia and the republic. Photo by Bernama