KUALA LUMPUR: This Year of the Tiger is hoped will additional strengthen relationship between the folks of all races in the nation, in addition to brings prosperity and enhance the well-being of the Malaysian Family, stated Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
“The Chinese New Year is well known not solely by the Chinese neighborhood, but additionally all races in the nation.
“This symbolises our unity, consistent with the spirit of the Malaysian Family,” he instructed reporters after attending the Chinese New Year celebration organised by MCA right here on Tuesday (Feb 1).
The prime minister, who wore a pink shirt, arrived at the venue, Wisma MCA, at about 9.30am and was accompanied by his spouse, Datin Seri Muhaini Zainal Abidin.
The couple was greeted by MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, who was additionally Transport Minister.
Ismail Sabri then joined the MCA leaders to combine the ‘Yee Sang’.
It was held in accordance with normal working procedures (SOPs), with visitors restricted to solely 300 folks though the capability of Dewan San Choon, the place the occasion was held, might accommodate as much as 1,500 folks.
The celebration was additionally posted reside on the occasion’s Facebook web page.
The ceremony was enlivened with lion dance and cultural performances
Also current have been cupboard ministers, together with Senior International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, in addition to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. – Bernama
