KUALA LUMPUR: Festive cheer filled the air nationwide today as Christians made last-minute preparations ahead of Christmas celebrations tomorrow, with shopping centres and public spaces adorned in vibrant, winter-themed decorations. "My husband and I, together with our daughter and my parents-in-law, will attend church for prayers,” she said, adding that she still planned to buy a gift for her daughter despite the last-minute preparations. In MELAKA, the streets of the Portuguese Settlement in Ujong Pasir continued to draw visitors with their distinctive Christmas decorations. In PENANG, many Christians were seen thronging shopping malls and convenience stores to complete last-minute purchases. Meanwhile, Singaporean visitor Daniel Phoon, 35, said Johor Bahru remained a convenient and cost-effective destination for Christmas shopping.

Source: The Star December 25, 2025 00:00 UTC