Sabah's 'Kongsi Raya' event a celebration of unity, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU: A three-day carnival held here ahead of Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri is not merely a combination of festive celebrations but a manifestation of mutual respect, togetherness and affection that has long been part of the way of life for the people of Sabah, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City rope workers brave heights to clean and repaint skyscrapers for Tet festival
As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, workers are braving the heights of Ho Chi Minh City skyscrapers to paint, repair, and wash windows.
Anwar and wife to attend MCA open house
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail are expected to attend MCA's Chinese New Year open house here on Feb 17.
CNY joy for 71-year-old as crumbling home rebuilt under village programme
SUNGAI SIPUT: The Year of the Horse gallops in with extra luck for 71-year-old Chan Fook Yan, who will celebrate the festive period in a newly rebuilt house.
Many Chinese are choosing South-East Asia over Japan for Chinese New Year holiday as bilateral spat hits flights
High flight prices, especially to Japan (around 9,500 yuan), are causing Chinese tourists to choose cheaper South-east Asian destinations like Bangkok (3,200 yuan) as geopolitical tensions between China and Japan continue to rise.
3.27 million vehicles expected on highways during CNY rush
PETALING JAYA: Traffic volume on major highways is expected to rise as early as Feb 13, with about 3.27 million vehicles projected to use these routes during the Chinese New Year festive period.
Auspicious beginnings await this Lunar New Year
AS the Lunar New Year approaches, Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur invites families, friends and loved ones to rediscover the joy of reunion.
Finding joy in simpler celebrations
PETALING JAYA: As rising costs reshape festive habits, some celebrants are placing greater emphasis on quality food and family time rather than lavish decorations.
It’s all systems go for CNY exodus
PETALING JAYA: With hordes of Malaysians travelling home for Chinese New Year, it's all systems go for buses, trains and even planes.
Mighty horses reign at malls
CHINESE New Year decorations have returned to malls across Klang Valley, filling atria and concourses with lanterns, sculptural centrepieces and seasonal motifs.
