Iranians in Malaysia keep traditions alive despite conflict at home
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Malaysia is home to one of the largest Iranian communities in Southeast Asia. This year, many are marking Nowruz —the Persian New Year— with mixed emotions. Some say they feel a renewed sense of unity and determination to keep their centuries-old traditions alive amid the war on Iran. CNA’s senior correspondent Melissa Goh reports.
02 Apr 2026 09:17am
Malaysia is home to one of the largest Iranian communities in Southeast Asia. This year, many are marking Nowruz —the Persian New Year— with mixed emotions. Some say they feel a renewed sense of unity and determination to keep their centuries-old traditions alive amid the war on Iran. CNA’s senior correspondent Melissa Goh reports.
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