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Chinese New Year key in strengthening multiracial ties: S’gor ruler, Tengku Permaisuri 

Celebrate occasion with goodwill, mutual respect, Their Royal Highnesses say

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 21 Jan 2023 9:33PM

Chinese New Year key in strengthening multiracial ties: S’gor ruler, Tengku Permaisuri 
In their Chinese New Year message via the Selangor Royal Office Facebook account, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin (fourth and third from right) say the Lunar New Year should be celebrated in an atmosphere of goodwill, full of tolerance and mutual respect. – Selangor Royal Office Facebook pic, January 21, 2023

SHAH ALAM – Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin today extended their Chinese New Year greetings to all those celebrating the festival.

Their Royal Highnesses expressed the hope that the celebration will continue to be an important element in strengthening unity and harmony among various races in Malaysia.

In their Chinese New Year message via the Selangor Royal Office Facebook account, Sultan Sharafuddin and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin said the Lunar New Year should be celebrated in an atmosphere of goodwill, full of tolerance and mutual respect.

“Hopefully this year will bring prosperity, joy and happiness to all of us,” Their Royal Highnesses said.

In the same post, Sultan Sharafuddin and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin shared several photographs of their visit to the Pinang Peranakan Mansion in George Town, Penang recently.

The mansion, built around 1893, is now a museum that houses various antiques, artefacts and a collection of the lifestyle of the Peranakan or Baba-Nyonya community. – Bernama, January 21, 2023

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