Celebrating Hari Raya in the 'new normal'

The upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri will be celebrated differently as Malaysians are barred from making interstate balik kampung trips and they will not be able to indulge in the unique Malaysian custom of attending 'open houses'.

However, this is the sacrifice needed for Malaysia to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus with the holy month of Ramadhan ending in a few days time.

While 30-year-old online entrepreneur Nur Syahirah Mohamad expects a "light and easy" as well as cost-saving festive celebration due to the ongoing movement control order (MCO), she has still made early preparations in case she needs to receive guests.