Excited Malaysians begin 'balik kampung' exodus

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Mr Hazryl Hafiz, a 29-year-old graphic artist, feels that it has been like "an eternity", waiting to celebrate Hari Raya with his family in Selama, Perak.
"Two years felt like an eternity. I miss my parents, family and the place I grew up in. I'm glad that our movement is no longer restricted and we can now freely socialise with people," he said.
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