MoW Chinese New Year Celebration 2013

KUALA LUMPUR, February 26 - The 2013 Chinese New Year celebration of the Ministry of Works (MoW) was held Dewan Tan Sri Mahfoz Khalid this afternoon. The event started with the arrival of the Minister of Works, YB. Dato ' Seri Shaziman Abu Mansor, who was accompanied by a lion dance troupe into the hall.

Deputy Minister of Works, YB. Dato’ Yong Khoon Seng then delivered his speech and ended by wishing a very Happy Year of the Snake to the guests present. The ceremony proceeded with all attendees mixing 'Yee Sang' to mark the onset of a prosperous year.

Throughout the event, attendees were entertained with Chinese cultural performances such as lion dance, Chinese orchestra and Chinese yoyo or Diablo games by a total of 38 students from Hua Hin Klang Secondary School. Also present were YBhg. Datuk Himmat Singh, Secretary General and senior officials of Ministries and Agencies.