STAFF members of Star Media Group (SMG) were treated to an early festive cheer ahead of Chinese New Year, as community leaders and corporate representatives paid courtesy visits to the Star Pitt St office in George Town, Penang.
Mandarin oranges and festive hampers were given as tokens of prosperity and goodwill.
Amid the cheerful greetings, both sides shared updates on their latest developments, strengthening ties in the spirit of the season.
Adding to the merriment was retired chef Lim Poh Hang, who delighted staff by dressing as the God of Prosperity.
In a playful twist, he ‘rode’ in on a plush slip-on horse costume to symbolise this year’s Chinese zodiac sign.
Among the visitors was Penang DAP chairman Steven Sim, who led a delegation of state party leaders to present mandarin oranges to SMG news editor Arnold Loh and deputy news editor Tan Sin Chow.
Also in attendance was Penang Government Communications Division director Yap Lee Ying, representing Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
Penang DAP Wanita head Heng Lee Lee also came with several wing leaders, joined by Por Cheng Han, special officer to Tanjong MP Lim Hui Ying.
SMG was represented by client brand marketing (bureaus) general manager Simone Liong and Sin Chow.
Other political visitors included Penang MCA secretary Yeoh Chin Kah and Gerakan deputy president Oh Tong Keong, rounding off a series of festive visits that brought joy and camaraderie to the newsroom.
Corporate and association visitors included leaders and management teams from Heineken Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd, M Summit Group, Sunway Medical Centre Penang Sdn Bhd, Bukit Jambul Complex, Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, LohGuanLye Specialists Centre and the Penang Wedding Professionals Association.
Penang MCA secretary Yeoh Chin Kah (second right) presenting a hamper to Star Media Group's deputy news editor Tan Sin Chow (second left) during a festive visit to The Star Pitt St in Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town. ( February 13, 2026 ) — K.T.GOH/The Star
SMG client brand marketing (bureaus) general manager Simone Liong (in red) and a few other SMG staff members exhanging pleasantries with Penang DAP Wanita head Heng Lee Lee (fifth right), Por Cheng Han (fourth right), who is special officer to Tanjong MP Lim Hui Ying, and other state Wanita leaders.
SMG news editor Arnold Loh (right) posing for a photograph with Gerakan deputy president Oh Tong Keong.
SMG news editor Arnold Loh (seventh right) and deputy news editor Tan Sin Chow (seventh left) receiving mandarins from Penang DAP chairman Steven Sim Chee Keong (sixth right) and Penang Government Communications Division director Yap Lee Ying (fifth left), representing Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
SMG client brand marketing team lead Andy Tan (fourth right) and assistant manager Sandy Kow (centre) welcoming Heineken Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd Regional Commerce manager, Patrick William Chong (fourth left) and Regional Trade marketing manager Chan Kok Wai (second right).
SMG client brand marketing team lead Andy Tan (third right) receiving a hamper from M Summit Group founder and chairman Datuk Albert Moh See Eng (third left).
SMG deputy news editor Tan Sin Chow (fourth left) receiving mandarins from Penang Wedding Professionals Association (PWPA) president Low Chin Siang (fouth right). With them are (from left) general committee Anne Tan, treasurer CJ Tan, vice-presidents Bryan Chew and Jason Tan, secretary Evon Lye and general committee Rick Siow
Retired chef Lim Poh Hang delighting SMG staff members by dressing as the God of Prosperity. and ‘riding’ in on a plush slip-on horse costume to symbolise this year’s Chinese zodiac sign.
SMG client brand marketing team lead Andy Tan (right) and ad representative M. Prakash (left) having a discussion with Sunway Medical Centre Penang Sdn Bhd International Patient Centre manager Tan Jit Seang.
LohGuanLye Specialists Centre Senior Business Development executive Brenda Lim (left) presenting festive goodie to SMG administration manager Michelle Tang.
SMG news editor Arnold Loh (left) receiving a hamper from Prasarana Malaysia Berhad Bus Communication assistant vice-president Nur Ashikin Jamaludin.
SMG news editor Arnold Loh (second left) receiving a hamper from Bukit Jambul Complex public relations senior executive Aswirna Sukur (second right).
