Soh (right) and her sister taking a photo with Christmas decorations during their shopping trip. — Photos: THOMAS YONG/The Star
MALLS and holiday destinations in Johor have been lit up with Christmas cheer since the start of December, attracting many visitors including Singaporeans.
Melinda Kwong, 36, owner of a dance studio in Kuala Lumpur, was among those who were spotted buying gifts and admiring the decorations at a mall in Johor Baru.
“I am visiting Johor Baru for a concert involving my dance studio. I decided to shop here with my family and just enjoy the Christmas atmosphere,” said Kwong.
“I am pleased that this Christ-mas is going to be livelier compared to the past two years which were quiet due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions,” she added.
In another mall, marketing manager Adriana Soh, 44, was seen buying Christmas goodies for her loved ones.
“We have the tradition of exchanging gifts among friends and family members.
“It is great to see things going back to almost normal after three long years,” said Soh.
A charming forest village set-up at a mall in Johor Baru.
Singaporean Vincent Koh, 36, said he and his family would visit Johor Baru at least once a month to shop and dine.
“It is always nice to come during the holiday season as we can see all kinds of pretty decorations around most parts of the city.
“We will be buying some gifts including cookies for our friends back home,” he said.
Legoland Resort Malaysia (Legoland Malaysia) has also been spreading holiday joy by putting up Southeast Asia’s tallest Duplo Lego Christmas tree made up entirely of Lego bricks.
Visitors shopping for Christmas decorations.
Legoland Malaysia sales and marketing director M. Thila said 427,695 Duplo Lego bricks were used to make the nine-metre tall Christmas tree.
“The Lego tree is set up annually as part of our BrickTacular celebration in conjunction with Christmas.
“This year, it will be standing tall from Nov 25 until Jan 1.
“Apart from putting up the tree and other decorations, we have planned festive activities for visitors to enjoy.
“They include Christmas dances plus magic shows every Thursday through Sunday until the end of the year,” Thila said, adding that Legoland would be extending opening hours to 8pm for the holiday season.
