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Malaysians choose solidarity with Palestine over fireworks to welcome 2024 | Scoop
A lack of official pomp did not stop Malaysians from turning out in droves in Kuala Lumpur, with crowds turning out in KLCC and Dataran Merdeka, as well as other hotspots in the city. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, January 1, 2024
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Malaysians choose solidarity with Palestine over fireworks to welcome 2024

Despite a lack of fireworks, crowds still turned up throughout KL to usher in the new year

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Faizal Salim
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8:00 AM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – As the rest of the world illuminated the sky with dazzling fireworks to welcome the new year, Malaysia opted out of the traditional celebrations in solidarity with Palestine.

However, the absence of fireworks did not stop Malaysians from flocking to popular sites in Kuala Lumpur such as Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), Dataran Merdeka, and the newly opened The Exchange Mall TRX.

The streets of Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur were packed with people celebrating the beginning of the new year. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, January 1, 2024

The Exchange Mall TRX hosted a star-studded concert headlined by South Korean sensation B.I., drawing fans who lined up since noon to witness a spectacular performance.

B.I. took the stage at The Exchange Mall TRX, treating the crowd to his chart-topping hits, including ‘Waterfall,’ ‘Endless Summer,’ and the remix of ‘Smoke.’

X user @imoonday131 shared a video capturing the electrifying atmosphere at the mall during B.I.’s performance.

Meanwhile, at KLCC, despite the park management’s earlier announcement of no fireworks or countdown, the iconic Petronas Twin Towers attracted a sizable crowd.

As the night progressed, the crowd at Suria KLCC grew, causing traffic jams along the road, as reported by Bernama’s official account.

At the stroke of midnight, the Twin Towers illuminated in the colors of Palestine’s flag, a poignant gesture in support of the struggles faced by its people due to the conflict with Israel.

Another user, @MamaJenon, posted a mesmerizing video capturing the symbolic display on the Twin Towers.

At the same time, Dataran Merdeka also chose to forgo a fireworks display, yet the historic site was flooded with people celebrating the transition from 2023 to 2024.

Through a post by @SyeeraFauzi, the user shared moments from the lively gathering at Dataran Merdeka.

In lieu of fireworks, a captivating light show illuminated the skies, offering a unique and meaningful way to mark the beginning of 2024.

In Nilai, a large crowd flooded Dataran Nilai at the stroke of midnight as folks were seen with family and friends to usher in 2024. – January 1, 2024

There was a sense of community and togetherness as people of all walks of life came together to mark the occasion. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, January 1, 2024

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