The Equestrian Unit of the Palace Guard is seen standing guard during the arrival of representatives of state dignitaries during the Coronation Day of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Sultan Iskandar at the National Palace, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 20, 2024. Sultan Ibrahim is the ruler of modern Johor, ascending to the throne following the death of his father, Sultan Iskandar, in 2010, and has been officially installed as the 17th Agong starting from 31 January 2024 for five years. (Photo by Syaiful Redzuan/Anadolu via Getty Images)





Jean, 72, (L) and Joyce, 64, (R) perform Chinese Opera in front of a crowd at Kwai Chai Hong, a heritage revival back alley in Chinatown on August 15, 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kwai Chai Hong celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival by bringing the grandeur of Chinese Opera to life with the “Drama Queen” art installation, created in collaboration with local artist Tan Sher Lynn, blending cultural heritage with modern creativity to revitalize Downtown Kuala Lumpur's historic core, drawing inspiration from the historical art form of Chinese Opera and juxtaposing ancient art with modern flair to engage younger generations. (Photo by Annice Lyn/Getty Images)





Bornean orangutans share food during feeding time at a rehabilitation center, in Sepilok, Malaysia on August 17, 2024. (Photo by Hasnoor Hussain/Reuters)





Malaysian Chinese perform prayers in front of the giant paper statue of the Chinese deity “Da Shi Ye” or “Guardian God of Ghosts” as it burns during the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Monday, August 19, 2024. (Photo by Vincent Thian/AP Photo)





Ethnic Chinese throw paper offerings during the burning of a giant paper statue of the Chinese deity “Da Shi Ye” or “Guardian God of Ghosts” as it burns during the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Monday, August 19, 2024. (Photo by Vincent Thian/AP Photo)





Durian vendors wait for customers in Kuala Lumpur, Monday, August 19, 2024. (Photo by Vincent Thian/AP Photo)





People eat under Chinese lanterns displayed at a restaurant as part of celebrations for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival on Penang Island, Malaysia, Wednesday, August 21, 2024. (Photo by Vincent Thian/AP Photo)





Students wave national flags during the National Day parade in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Photo by Vincent Thian/AP Photo)





A man linked to Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISB) covers his face as he is escorted by police officers after being charged in a court in Putrajaya, Malaysia on September 18, 2024. (Photo by Hasnoor Hussain/Reuters)





Customers line up outside the Apple Inc. store ahead of its opening hours for the launch of the iPhone 16 series at Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) on September 20, 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Apple's latest generation of products, including the iPhone 16, features a sleek design and advanced camera capabilities in a crowded market, as the company strives to maintain its lead in innovation against strong competition from South Korean and Chinese rivals. (Photo by Annice Lyn/Getty Images)





Two women pose for pictures in front of artificial roses in Kuala Lumpur on September 26, 2024. (Photo by Mohd Rasfan/AFP Photo)





The statue of Murugan stands near the base of the 272 steps leading to the Batu Caves temple on World Tourism Day, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 27 September 2024. Batu Caves temple is a stunning and historical place and I like the culture so much', Simon, 35, a tourist from Italy said. This year World Tourism Day is observed under the theme “Tourism and Peace”, aiming to highlight its role in fostering peace and understanding between countries and cultures, according to the United Nations. World Tourism Day has been marked annually on 27 September since 1980. (Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA)





Nearly four thousand participants are taking part in the Oriental Drums – The Largest Drumming Lesson event at Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Selangor, Malaysia on September 28, 2024. This event is an attempt to break the previous Guinness World Record held by Austria which has gathered more than two thousand participants and this event is also the first of its kind which has gathered drummers from various ethnicities, races and religions including several countries including Singapore, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Indonesia. (Photo by Syaiful Redzuan/Anadolu via Getty Images)





Ethnic Chinese devotees pray at a flooded temple during the eve of Nine Emperor Gods festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, October 2, 2024. White-clad worshippers lit candles and offered sacrifices to their deities. The nine-day festival has been practiced for many generations by ethnic Chinese in this country. (Photo by Vincent Thian/AP Photo)





A man set wood on fire to prepare for worshippers to walk barefoot over burning coals during the Nine Emperor Gods festival at a temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, October 7, 2024. (Photo by Vincent Thian/AP Photo)





A worshipper jump over burning wood and coals barefoot during the Nine Emperor Gods festival at a temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, October 7, 2024. (Photo by Vincent Thian/AP Photo)





Malaysian Chinese devotees walk barefoot over burning coals during the Nine Emperor Gods festival at a temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, October 11, 2024. (Photo by Vincent Thian/AP Photo)





Malaysian Chinese devotees walk barefoot over burning coals during the Nine Emperor Gods festival at a temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, October 11, 2024. (Photo by Vincent Thian/AP Photo)





Ethnic Chinese Malaysian wait at a flooded temple on the eve of Nine Emperor Gods festival in Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday, October 11, 2024. (Photo by Vincent Thian/AP Photo)





Malaysian ethnic Chinese walk on burning charcoal during the last day of the Nine Emperor Gods festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 11 October 2024. The Nine Emperor God Festival, also known as the Vegetarian Festival, is an annual Taoist celebration held during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar. During the nine-day period, worshipers will abstain from consuming meat, only consume vegetarian food, and make merit, all aimed at cleansing their body and mind. The festival is mainly celebrated in Southeast Asian countries. (Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA/EFE)