As we approach the grand Chinese New Year celebrations, many of us are preparing to visit relatives and friends. It’s never ideal to show up empty-handed, so what should we bring for them?
Look no further — we’ve compiled a list of perfect gifts that will satisfy even the pickiest family members. Rest assured, these are sure to bring happiness to everyone this season!
1. Venchi Eleganza Gift Boxes
Venchi’s Lunar New Year 2025 gift boxes feature six different sets, each with a unique array of delicious chocolates that are sure to melt in your mouth. Every set is gluten-free, so if you’re buying this for someone with gluten allergies, you don’t have to worry! They can feast to their heart’s content on these yummy treats.
Pricing: From RM115 – RM684
Availability: Venchi, The Exchange TRX or Pavilion KL Venchi stores.
2. TWG Tea Snake Charmer Set
What better way to wish someone good fortune than by gifting them a set of TWG Tea’s Snake Charmer Tea? They can enter the Year of the Snake with confidence, knowing the year will bring them exactly what they desire. Additionally, tea is incredibly calming, so if someone you know is feeling stressed with all the Chinese New Year preparations, this gift can help ease their anxieties.
Pricing: RM165
Availability: TWG Tea
3. TUMI Lunar New Year 2025 Capsule Collection
Stylish and chic, TUMI’s Lunar New Year 2025 Capsule Collection is a perfect gift for any fashionista in your life. You can hand them a bold statement of an accessory, and they’ll be overjoyed to style this array of bags. With eight options of different styles of bags, no one’s starved for choice here!
Pricing: From RM1410 – RM3300
Availability: TUMI
4. Apple Lunar New Year Special Edition AirPods 4
Years may change, but one thing that remains constant is music. Everyone loves listening to those tunes undisturbed. So why not get your loved ones Apple’s Special Edition AirPods 4? With a simple snake design casing, and more importantly — a noise cancellation function, these are the perfect pair for anyone to slide into the Year of the Snake with.
Pricing: RM829
Availability: Apple
5. LEGO Trotting Lantern and Good Fortune sets
Enjoyed by children and adults everywhere, the iconic building block brand LEGO released two special sets for this Lunar New Year. It’s the perfect gift for family gatherings, as everyone can assemble these sets together, fostering some extra bonding time. And the result is perfect too, it can be added right into the new year decorations around the house!
Pricing: RM585 (Trotting Lantern), RM405 (Good Fortune)
Availability: LEGO (Trotting Lantern)(Good Fortune)
6. Giorgio Armani 2025 Chinese New Year Campaign
Clothes have been a staple gift forever. With Giorgio Armani’s Chinese New Year collection, you can elevate your presents, offering comfort and style, that matches the Year of the Snake theme that 2025 brings us all!
Pricing: From RM5629 – RM8331
Availability: Giorgio Armani
7. Miu Miu
There are a lot of things we’re not supposed to carry into the new year, like resentment, negativity and other bad feelings. However, what we do need to carry are our daily necessities, and what better way than a fresh new bag? This is a perfect gift for someone who’s always carrying too many things in their hands. Ease their load with a cute but functional accessory.
Pricing: RM10,000
Availability: Miu Miu
8. Prada Sunglasses
Another fashion statement, sunglasses are an absolute necessity in Malaysia. With that hot sun constantly shining down, our loved ones need their eyes protected. So give them another year of good eyesight with Prada’s sunglasses, and keep them safe from the sun.
Pricing: RM2280
Availability: Prada
Janae Lee contributed to this article.
