Nation’s leaders extend CNY wishes in Mandarin

KUALA LUMPUR: In a show of harmony and unity, the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Ministers extended their Chinese New Year wishes in Mandarin during a Cabinet luncheon and yee sang tossing event.

In a video, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wished everyone “Happy New Year, Happy New Year, Good New Year,” while his deputy Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said, “I wish you increased wealth. I’m a Malay, you are Chinese, but we are all Malaysians,” both in Mandarin.