Guan Eng Fetes Pm Cabinet At Klang Cny Do

---

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and several other cabinet ministers today attended the Chinese New Year (CNY) 2020 open house hosted by Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng and Klang Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCCI)
Mahathir and his wife, Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, both looked ravishing in pink and red arrived at about 11am were welcomed by Lim
Some cabinet ministers also seen at the celebration were Economic Affairs Minister Azmin Ali, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad, Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad and Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok, besides KCCCI chairperson Lim Kuang Sia
At the open house, about one thousand people from various communities were entertained with lion dance and other traditional performances representing the multicultural of Malaysia

Mahathir, Siti Hasmah and the other guests also participated in the traditional tossing of yee sang salad that symbolises good fortune, prosperity and all things profitable
Meanwhile, Lim (photo) in his speech said that the Pakatan Harapan government, in representing all Malaysians must devote their energy on ensuring the prosperity of the country for the good of the people
"We will face all challenges to protect our economy and to ensure economic growth is maintained so that sustainable cost of living for the people," he said
Lim also expressed confidence that the country's economy this year will be better than last year
He said this year, which was a rat year for the Chinese community, had started with the happy news of the North-South Highway toll restructuring, which saw its rate reduced by 18 percent from Feb 1
"This is the first time the toll has been reduced. Previously, it had only gone up but after the change of government, something that we thought will never happen, has happened. Congratulations to all government members under the leadership of Mahathir," he said
- Bernama

---