Middle East conflict: No govt Hari Raya open houses this year, says PM

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered all government agencies, government-linked companies and government-linked investment companies not to hold Hari Raya Aidilfitri open houses this year. He said this was due to the economic effects of the ongoing Middle East conflict, adding that the number of trips abroad should also be reduced. "All ministers and...

MCA to hold Chinese New Year open house on Jan 29

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA will host a Chinese New Year open house from 9am to noon on Jan 29 at Dewan San Choon in Wisma MCA, Jalan Ampang here. MCA secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon said the party invited all ministers, deputy ministers, ambassadors, NGOs and various distinguished guests to the open house, which is also open...

Truly a muhibbah CNY open house

GEORGE TOWN: Residents in an apartment here took the spirit of neighbourliness to another level when they joined hands to hold their own multiracial Chinese New Year open house. They collected about RM4,500 to party together complete with a lion dance performance and smashing firecrackers ceremony. A total of 16 residents chipped in to cook a potluck,...