Anwar: Zodiac year can help spur national and economic progressKUALA LUMPUR: The Year of the Horse signals strength and energy that can help spur economic growth and national development, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “The horse represents swiftness, strength and power, thus we hope Malaysia’s economic performance will exceed even further,” said the Prime Minister at MCA’s Chinese New Year celebration, here at Wisma MCA on Tuesday. Dr Wee also called for unity and an end to political divisions, saying the festive period should be a time for togetherness rather than partisanship. Dr Wee added, the attendance of former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin reflected longstanding ties and friendships that transcend political affiliations. — FAIHAN GHANI/The StarPresent at the event were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, MCA deputy president Datuk Dr Mah Han Soon, MIC vice-president Datuk T. Murugiah and Khairy.

Source: The Star February 19, 2026 03:55 UTC