King, Queen extend CNY greetings to Malaysians


PETALING JAYA: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have extended their greetings to Malaysians celebrating Chinese New Year.

Their Majesties also advised the public, in a post on Istana Negara's official Facebook page Monday (Jan 31), to prioritise safety and health while abiding to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set for the festivities.

"Their Majesties also expressed hope that the people and their loved ones would be blessed with prosperity, well-being and happiness and that the Chinese New Year celebration would further strengthen the unity and spirit of goodwill among the people of various races, religions and ethnicities," the post read.

This year’s Chinese New Year celebration, which begins on Tuesday (Feb 1), ushers in the Year of the Tiger.

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