Malaysia revises Covid-19 rules to allow more to gather for CNY reunion dinner
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Kuala Lumpur
THE Malaysian government on Sunday revised its Chinese New Year (CNY) health protocols to allow up to 15 people to attend the reunion dinner, following a barrage of criticism from Chinese groups and politicians.
The National Unity Ministry revealed new standard operating procedures (SOPs) just days ahead of the festivities. The previous SOPs restricted reunion dinners to only members of the same household.
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