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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed hope that the Year of the Horse will usher in stronger economic growth and renewed national momentum for Malaysia.
He said the horse symbolises energy, speed and determination, qualities that he believes are essential to drive the country towards improved economic performance in the coming months.
“The Year of the Horse is a fiery year that spurs stronger growth. It symbolises speed, strength and vitality, and hopefully it will bring better economic performance this year,” he said in his Chinese New Year address at a celebration hosted by MCA at Wisma MCA here.
Anwar arrived at about 9.30am and was received by MCA president Wee Ka Siong.
Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Higher Education Minister Zambry Abd Kadir and former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Symbol of energy and determination
In his address, Anwar highlighted the symbolism associated with the horse, describing it as a representation of drive and resilience. He expressed hope that these qualities would translate into stronger national performance throughout the year.
Festive celebration at Wisma MCA
During the event, the Prime Minister participated in the yee sang tossing ceremony before joining guests for the festive meal.
The celebration drew more than 1,000 attendees from various communities, who gathered in a spirit of goodwill and enjoyed a variety of festive dishes prepared for the occasion.
