Selangor Journal

King, Queen extend Chap Goh Mei, Thaipusam greetings

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have extended Chap Goh Mei greetings to the Chinese community in the country.

Their Majesties, in a post on the Istana Negara’s Facebook page, expressed hope the festival will bring happiness, prosperity, and peace to those celebrating.

Chap Goh Mei is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month according to the Chinese calendar, an important festival signifying the end of the celebration.

Meanwhile, in another post on Istana Negara’s Facebook, Their Majesties also conveyed Thaipusam greetings to Hindus in Malaysia.

— Bernama

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