PUTRAJAYA: Reunion dinners, prayers and receptions are in retailer for these ushering within the Year of the Tiger underneath a listing of ordinary working procedures introduced for the celebration.
While visits are permitted this Chinese New Year, what is nonetheless not allowed is the internet hosting of open homes involving an enormous variety of company and guests.
National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique mentioned relations can stay up for coming collectively for his or her reunion dinner on the eve of Chinese New Year on Jan 31.
“Although there is no mention of a cap in the number of people who can attend the dinner, it is meant for family only,” she mentioned at a joint press convention with Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong on the Chinese New Year customary working process (SOP) pointers.
Explaining additional, Dr Wee mentioned the reunion dinner custom often concerned instant relations and shut relations who come collectively for dinner on the eve of Chinese New Year and it was uncommon to have guests for dinner.
“Although the reunion dinner is allowed, we hope those hosting it will ensure that the SOP is applied,” he added.
Halimah mentioned as for the Chinese New Year reception, solely those that obtained invites could attend the occasion. It is not open to the general public.
Rule ebook: Dr Wee and Halimah exhibiting the rules throughout a press convention in Putrajaya. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star
The reception should not be held in a number of classes and the variety of company should solely be 50% of the capability of the house or corridor the place the occasion is held.
Halimah mentioned SOP pointers for social actions underneath Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan have to be adhered to, that features guaranteeing that company are absolutely vaccinated.
“Prayers will be allowed at temples on Feb 1 and 2 as well as on Feb 8 and 9 for the special Hokkien clan prayers,” mentioned Halimah.
Religious actions at dwelling in accordance with the Hokkien clan Chinese New Year custom might be allowed however will be held solely inside the home compound.
Chap Goh Mei prayers at temples will be held on Feb 15, mentioned the minister, including that the SOP pointers underneath Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan applies to all actions in locations of worship.
This consists of registering attendance through the MySejahtera utility, checking the temperature of attendees and guaranteeing social distancing.
The minister additionally mentioned that lion, dragon and tiger dances which are nicely related to the Chinese New Year celebration can be allowed topic to SOP underneath the artistic business (reside efficiency) pointers issued by the Communications and Multimedia Ministry.
