http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2010/3/6/central/5787248&sec=central
FESTIVE seasons are always a good time for residents in the Klang Valley to get together and foster neighbourly ties.
“This is a good time for people of all races to get together in celebration of the Chinese New Year,” said Petaling Jaya Selatan MCA chairman Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai, who hosted an open house recently.
During the event, Lim and Petaling Jaya Selatan Umno division head Raja Datuk Hanipuddin Raja Nong Chik handed out school supplies to more than 30 children from the Agathians Shelter in Section 8, Petaling Jaya.
The uniforms, bags and shoes were given by the Taman Kanagapuram MIC and the Petaling Indian Welfare Association.
Taman Kanagapuram MIC chairman P. Balakrishnan said the items were given to the children to help them through the school year.
More than a hundred guests from various NGOs and residents associations attended the open house.
Meanwhile, Petaling Jaya Selatan MP Hee Loy Sian organised a Chinese New Year do at the Section 17 open-air carpark together with Bukit Gasing assemblyman Edward Lee and Taman Medan assemblyman Haniza Talha.
Besides a lion dance performance, there were also cultural dances to entertain the hundreds of guests at the event.
In Taman Megah Mas, Petaling Jaya, residents joined forces with Damansara Utama assemblyman Dr Cheah Wing Yin to help organise the Chinese New Year gathering at the Jalan Emas 1 playground.
FESTIVE seasons are always a good time for residents in the Klang Valley to get together and foster neighbourly ties.
“This is a good time for people of all races to get together in celebration of the Chinese New Year,” said Petaling Jaya Selatan MCA chairman Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai, who hosted an open house recently.
During the event, Lim and Petaling Jaya Selatan Umno division head Raja Datuk Hanipuddin Raja Nong Chik handed out school supplies to more than 30 children from the Agathians Shelter in Section 8, Petaling Jaya.
The uniforms, bags and shoes were given by the Taman Kanagapuram MIC and the Petaling Indian Welfare Association.
Taman Kanagapuram MIC chairman P. Balakrishnan said the items were given to the children to help them through the school year.
More than a hundred guests from various NGOs and residents associations attended the open house.
Meanwhile, Petaling Jaya Selatan MP Hee Loy Sian organised a Chinese New Year do at the Section 17 open-air carpark together with Bukit Gasing assemblyman Edward Lee and Taman Medan assemblyman Haniza Talha.
Besides a lion dance performance, there were also cultural dances to entertain the hundreds of guests at the event.
In Taman Megah Mas, Petaling Jaya, residents joined forces with Damansara Utama assemblyman Dr Cheah Wing Yin to help organise the Chinese New Year gathering at the Jalan Emas 1 playground.
Singing out: The SS15 Neighbourhood Watch Group
performing at the Chinese New Year Concert and Carnival
Despite the pouring rain, residents turned up in droves to enjoy the food and performances.
“The Taman Megah Mas people have always been supportive of events organised by the residents association and I’m glad to see the good turnout,” chairman G.C. Goay said.
In Subang Jaya, residents were treated to an evening of fun at the Chinese New Year Concert and Carnival.
Jointly organised by Subang Jaya assemblyman Hannah Yeoh, JKP (Residents Committee) Zone 3 and community paper SJ Echo, the event was held at the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) sports complex.
Together with the residents to enjoy the singing and dancing performances by residents groups, local singer-songwriter Juwita Suwito and Elvis Presley of Malaysia HT Long were Selangor speaker Teng Chang Kim, Kelana Jaya MP Loh Gwo Burne and Yeoh.
A five-minute fireworks performance, sponsored by Sime Darby, ended the event on a high note.
Over in Wangsa Maju, Wangsa Maju MCA division chairman Datuk Yew Teong Look hosted an open house at the PV12 Condo in Jalan Langkawi, Danau Kota, Setapak.
Food stalls serving local favourites such as fried noodles, curry noodles, chee cheong fun, satay, nyonya delicacies were a big attraction among the guests.
A lion dance performance welcomed the guests who were also given oranges.
Prima Setapak condominium resident Angel Lai, 37, said the event was great as it attracted all people to join in the celebration.
Another guest PPR Gombak Setia resident N. Jayaletchumi, 39, was also present with her children.
“I was invited over by a MIC representative and this is my first celebration here.
“It’s always nice to be a part of such events,” she said.
Yew said celebrating Chinese New Year on a bigger scale promoted racial interaction, which was the focus of the 1Malaysia concept.
Also present at the celebration were Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai and Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun.
performing at the Chinese New Year Concert and Carnival
Despite the pouring rain, residents turned up in droves to enjoy the food and performances.
“The Taman Megah Mas people have always been supportive of events organised by the residents association and I’m glad to see the good turnout,” chairman G.C. Goay said.
In Subang Jaya, residents were treated to an evening of fun at the Chinese New Year Concert and Carnival.
Jointly organised by Subang Jaya assemblyman Hannah Yeoh, JKP (Residents Committee) Zone 3 and community paper SJ Echo, the event was held at the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) sports complex.
Together with the residents to enjoy the singing and dancing performances by residents groups, local singer-songwriter Juwita Suwito and Elvis Presley of Malaysia HT Long were Selangor speaker Teng Chang Kim, Kelana Jaya MP Loh Gwo Burne and Yeoh.
A five-minute fireworks performance, sponsored by Sime Darby, ended the event on a high note.
Over in Wangsa Maju, Wangsa Maju MCA division chairman Datuk Yew Teong Look hosted an open house at the PV12 Condo in Jalan Langkawi, Danau Kota, Setapak.
Food stalls serving local favourites such as fried noodles, curry noodles, chee cheong fun, satay, nyonya delicacies were a big attraction among the guests.
A lion dance performance welcomed the guests who were also given oranges.
Prima Setapak condominium resident Angel Lai, 37, said the event was great as it attracted all people to join in the celebration.
Another guest PPR Gombak Setia resident N. Jayaletchumi, 39, was also present with her children.
“I was invited over by a MIC representative and this is my first celebration here.
“It’s always nice to be a part of such events,” she said.
Yew said celebrating Chinese New Year on a bigger scale promoted racial interaction, which was the focus of the 1Malaysia concept.
Also present at the celebration were Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai and Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun.
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