‘CNY 2024 a perfect time for Sarawak to chart new waters’
KUCHING: This Chinese New Year (CNY) is hailed as the perfect time for Sarawak to ‘chart new waters’.
In stating this, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the ‘Year of the Dragon’ would give Sarawak a formidable force that is not only auspiciousm but also reflects the spirit of overcoming challenges and embracing new beginnings.
“Lunar New Year is a time for us not only to reflect upon memories and accomplishments of the past year, but also a time to chart our future as we navigate into new waters. This year, communities in Sarawak and around the world welcome the Year of the Dragon, which according to Chinese culture and folklore, signifies potent power, boundless luck, valour, excellence, determination, dignity and divinity.
“Most importantly, a dragon is believed to have enduring strength to overcome the many obstacles that can hinder success,” he said in his Chinese New Year 2024 message.
Awang Tengah said Sarawak has emerged into greater heights in developmental progress due to its multicultural backgrounds and racial harmony.
He said such social cohesion undoubtedly reflects that the state has visionary leaders and talented people.
He also anticipated that the CNY celebration this year would bring auspicious opportunities and exciting advancements for all Sarawakians.
“It is my fervent hope that this year’s festive celebration would bring happiness and joy to everyone. I sincerely wish the Chinese and other communities in Sarawak and elsewhere continued prosperity and progress,” he added