Kuala Lampur, Feb. 12 -- Thousands of children in Malaysia will be starting their first day of primary school in less than a week. A big day, a milestone in their life journey. The big day comes with big dreams, anticipations, and emotions. Parents and the child spend days preparing for the first school day with uniforms, books, meals, and transport planning. All that needs to come together smoothly.

A welcoming week awaits new students greeting them at school, a programme planned to ease the transition to schooling life for both the children and parents. Welcome banners will visibly grace school entrances including a touch of cheerful entertainment including mascot-style costume characters like Pikachu.

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