The old adage “what’s old is new again” couldn’t be more true. It wasn’t too long ago that we saw monkeys in every accessory, lamp and dish towel. We all thought that it was a passing trend and ...

JOHOR BARU: Chinese paper cuttings featuring monkeys are hot selling items as customers rush to buy decorative items to welcome the Lunar New Year. Nana Collection owner Lee Jia Hui said that all her ...

Editor's note: This column was first published in 2017. The adage “what's old is new again” couldn't be more true. It wasn't too long ago that we saw monkeys in every accessory, lamp and dish towel.

The Monkey is the ninth symbol in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, and is becoming a near-ubiquitous presence as people prepare for the Year of the Monkey, which begins on Lunar New Year, Feb.