KUALA LUMPUR - A steady flow of close to a thousand people, both Malaysians and foreign tourists, came for the Chinese New Year open house hosted by MCA at its headquarters here today.
The usual sound of Chinese drums were heard echoing at the compound of the building early in the morning, together with lion dances, as they welcomed all the VIPs and guests to the open house.
Among those present were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak and, his wife, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai and his deputy Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong, MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel and his deputy, Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam, UMNO Vice President Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Tun Hussein, Barisan Nasional secretary-general Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor and UMNO Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin.
Najib, when approached by reporters, said that he hopes this 2015 Chinese New Year will usher in a better year for Malaysia.
"This year is going to be a very challenging year, with the drop in the price of oil," he said, after attending the open house at Wisma MCA.
"But I'm confident if all of us stay together, work together and pursue our common goal for Malaysia, we can make this new year a good year for all of us," he added.
Wee who is also the Minister in the Prime Minister's office said he is optimistic that this year of the goat will bring luck and prosperity to the country.
"I would also like to wish a very Happy Chinese New Year and thank you to everyone who came for this open house today," he told reporters.
"I can see that the celebration this year is very grand, and through unity we can actually celebrate this new year," he added.
Meanwhile, Khairy who is also the Youth and Sports Minister sees this Chinese New Year as an opportunity for all Malaysians to come together and respect each other, in light of racist comments being said and posted from time to time.
"We are all Malaysians, and we need to have a great understanding," said Khairy.
"The government, my ministry, and all the political parties must find a way to increase the cohesion and unity among us all.
"I would also like to take this opportunity to wish a very Happy Chinese Goat Year to all the Chinese community in Malaysia," he added. - Sundaily
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