Thousands of people thronged the Dengkil Chinese Cemetery in Putrajaya to pay homage to departed loved ones with offerings of food, joss paper and flowers. Although Qing Ming, or Tomb Sweeping Festival, falls on April 5 this year, many took advantage of the weekend to perform the yearly ritual early. AMIRUL SYAFIQ THESUN
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