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Chinese New Year

Prosperity plants grow in demand in Malaysia as Chinese New Year gets closer

Mr Tee watering calamansi plants, a popular prosperity plant, to be sold ahead of Chinese New Year.
Mr Tee watering calamansi plants, a popular prosperity plant, to be sold ahead of Chinese New Year.

Very heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during Chinese New Year

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority advised travellers to check the traffic situation at the checkpoints before starting their journey.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority advised travellers to check the traffic situation at the checkpoints before starting their journey.

Letter From Kuala Lumpur

Gongxi Gongxi so passe: How Malaysia became a powerhouse in producing CNY songs

whcnysong - Internet celebrity Ti Bing Yen adjusted his CNY musical direction to cater to primary school students and meet market demand.
Credit: Courtesy of Ti Bing Yen
whcnysong - Internet celebrity Ti Bing Yen adjusted his CNY musical direction to cater to primary school students and meet market demand.
Credit: Courtesy of Ti Bing Yen

Malaysia to ban heavy vehicles on roads before and after Chinese New Year to ease traffic flow

The ban will apply at all times on the stipulated days for trailers, vehicles used to transport construction materials, and  lorries carrying loads that exceed 7,500kg.
The ban will apply at all times on the stipulated days for trailers, vehicles used to transport construction materials, and  lorries carrying loads that exceed 7,500kg.

FairPrice shoppers to get $8 voucher for every $100 spent from Feb 5 to 16

The FairPrice vouchers aim to help Singaporeans stretch their dollar during the festive season.
The FairPrice vouchers aim to help Singaporeans stretch their dollar during the festive season.

Horse power: Singapore fashion brands trot out Chinese New Year collections for festive dressing

achorse05 - Pedro Lunar New Year 2026 collection.
Credit : PEDRO
achorse05 - Pedro Lunar New Year 2026 collection.
Credit : PEDRO

Huayi – Chinese Festival Of Arts 2026

Veteran actress Tian Shui, who co-stars with King Shih-chieh in Le Pere, teared up in rehearsals

Chinese national first-class actress Tian Shui (left) and Taiwanese actor King Shih-chieh (right) star in the Mandarin adaptation of award-winning play Le Pere (The Father) as part of Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2026.
Chinese national first-class actress Tian Shui (left) and Taiwanese actor King Shih-chieh (right) star in the Mandarin adaptation of award-winning play Le Pere (The Father) as part of Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2026.

Four more shows to catch at Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2026

The four shows should guarantee a neigh-ing good time.
The four shows should guarantee a neigh-ing good time.

Malaysia to enforce ‘second driver’ rule for long-distance express buses

The special operation aims to enhance road safety and ensure smoother traffic flow throughout the Chinese New Year period.
The special operation aims to enhance road safety and ensure smoother traffic flow throughout the Chinese New Year period.

Collection of notes for CNY hongbao kicks off on Feb 3, banks roll out initiatives to cut wait times

Ms Anna Leong who has been using the DBS’ QR hongbaos since its introduction in 2019, at the bank's Kovan branch on Feb 3.
Ms Anna Leong who has been using the DBS’ QR hongbaos since its introduction in 2019, at the bank's Kovan branch on Feb 3.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.