Wanting to experience the colourful performances and cuisine at the Chief Minister's Chinese New Year open house, Hayati Hussein, 69, and her neighbours were thrilled to witness the lion dance on stilts and cultural dance performances. Sales coordinator SC Yeap, 49, said this was her second year at the open house. Housewife K. Letchemi, 72, said she decided to head over to the open house to enjoy an array of local cuisine and watch the performances. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said this year's open house saw a mix of locals and tourists in attendance. "The crowd has grown from previous years and it is nice to see everyone have a good time.

Source: The Star February 17, 2026 21:50 UTC