Xi was served satay, otak-otak, nasi briyani and Nyonya and Malay kuih, all traditional Malaysian delicacies. The banquet was hosted by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, at Istana Negara.

SEREMBAN: Walaupun berlaku peningkatan harga bahan mentah seperti tepung beras, seorang peniaga kuih dan biskut sempena perayaan Deepavali tetap mengekalkan harga jualannya seperti tahun sebelumi ini.

EVERY Chinese New Year, Trish Ho, 41, buys kuih kapit, a must-have for her family. The lawyer knows exactly where to get her stock; the Farlim night market in Bandar Baru Air Itam, Penang.