Selangor Barisan Nasional (BN) hosted a Chap Goh Meh Festival at a playing field in Taman Dato’ Hormat, Jalan PJS 10/11 in Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya on Thursday 17th February 2011.
About 2,500 people from all races and walks of life attended the event which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
In his brief address to the crowd, Najib who was wearing a long sleeve shirt and tie and sweating under the scorching heat of the sun, announced a Chinese New Year gift to the people - Reduction in toll rate at the Petaling Jaya Selatan 2 (PJS 2) Toll Plaza along the New Pantai Expressway (NPE) near Kampung Medan, from RM1.60 to RM1 effective from Friday 18th February 2011.
Immediately after his speech, Najib began handing out white envelopes containing RM200 each to about 650 needy folks, regardless of their race, who comprised of senior citizens, single mothers and disabled.
Among those present were Umno Selangor Liaison Committee deputy chairman and Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Noh Omar, MCA Selangor chairman and Deputy Finance Minister Dato’ Donald Lim Siang Chai, MCA Selangor vice chairman and MCA Petaling Jaya Utara (PJU) division secretary Dato’ Dr Wong Sao Hou and Umno Petaling Jaya Selatan (PJS) division chief Raja Datuk Hanipuddin Raja Datuk Nong Chik.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak arrives to a warm welcome by about 2,500 people who attend the Chap Goh Meh Festival at Taman Dato' Hormat PJS 10, Bandar Sunway, PJ on Thursday 17th February 2011.
Thousands of people joyfully greeted Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, shouting blessings and waving to him.
From left: MCA Selangor chairman and Deputy Finance Minister Dato’ Donald Lim Siang Chai, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Umno Selangor Liaison Committee deputy chairman and Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Noh Omar.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was smiling and looked very happy to see the big crowd of people.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak sweet tasting a slice of mandarin orange.
From left: MCA Central Committee member Loh Seng Kok and MCA Selangor vice chairman and MCA Petaling Jaya Utara (PJU) division secretary Dato’ Dr Wong Sai Hou.
MCA Selangor chairman and Deputy Finance Minister Dato' Donald Lim Siang Chai gives his welcome address.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said in his speech that the Barisan Nasional (BN) government would continue to champion the cause of all Malaysians based on the principles of social justice.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak addresses the crowd at the Chap Goh Meh Festival in Taman Dato' Hormat PJS 10, Bandar Sunway, PJ.
A beautiful garland of flowers placed around Najib's neck by an MIC official.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was presented with one flower garland after another.
Wanita MCA Kelana Jaya division members posing with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. On Najib's right is Kelana Jaya Wanita MCA chief Ong Chong Swen.
Kelana Jaya Wanita MCA chief Ong Chong Swen presenting a bouquet of flowers to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
A 1Malaysia cultural dance where the dancers dressed up in colourful traditional costumes of all the major races of Malaysia and incorporated several dances representing the country's multi-culturalism.
Presentation of donations:
At the Chap Goh Meh Festival, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak brought some festive cheer into the lives of 650 people comprising senior citizens, single mothers and disabled by handing out a white envelope containing RM200 cash to each one of them. The cash donation was to show the government's compassion and kindness to needy folks during the festive season.
The large crowd that packed the Chap Goh Meh Festival in Taman Dato' Hormat PJS 10, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya.
Malaysians of all races at the Chap Goh Meh Festival in Taman Dato' Hormat PJS 10, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya - a splendid example of 1Malaysia.
Guests helping themselves to delicacies at the Chap Goh Meh Festival in Taman Dato' Hormat PJS 10, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya.
Guests enjoying their meals.
Kelana Jaya Wanita MCA chief Ong Chong Swen greeting the guests at the Chap Goh Meh Festival.
Umno Selangor Liaison Committee deputy chairman and Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Noh Omar (centre) at the press conference during the Chap Goh Meh Festival. On the left is MCA Selangor chairman and Deputy Finance Minister Dato’ Donald Lim Siang Chai.
The Chap Goh Meh Festival banner.
The poster that says "Prime Minister with the people together".
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