KUALA LUMPUR: The King and Queen of Malaysia have extended their greetings to Malaysians celebrating Chinese New Year.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, extended their warmest Happy Chinese New Year greetings to Malaysians celebrating the auspicious occasion.
"The King and Queen also express hope that the festivities of Chinese New Year will further bolster unity among Malaysians, irrespective of their race, religion or culture," read the post on Sultan Ibrahim's Facebook account.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wished the Chinese community a happy and prosperous new year.
"The Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac, means strength and charisma, as well as creativity and confidence.
"Therefore, in order to boost the spirit of these universal principles, we as Malaysians must continue to be determined to become an advanced and Madani society," he said in a Facebook post.
He said the government would work harder to achieve a more prosperous and prominent Malaysia.
"The economy must be developed equitably, sustainably and benevolently. Damage must be avoided and unity strengthened," he added.
Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wished the Chinese community a Happy Chinese New Year, with the hope that the Year of the Dragon would strengthen racial unity in the country.
He said he was confident that the Chinese New Year celebration would bring joy and further strengthen the bond of unity and kinship among the people.
"Hope this new year celebration will bring happiness and further strengthen the relationship and kinship among all of us.
"Even though we are of different religions, cultures and races, we are still united," he posted on his Facebook page yesterday.
The Year of the Dragon, which begins on Feb 10, is believed to bring significant changes to society.