Mahajaya Marks Chinese New Year with a Retro-Themed Feast and Festive Spirit
Mahajaya welcomed the Year of the Wood Snake with a retro-inspired dinner brimming with happiness, friendship, and celebration. The evening was filled with touching speeches, lively games, and a series of lucky draws, creating an unforgettable kickoff for the new year.
7 February 2025 – Kuala Lumpur: The Mahajaya Chinese New Year Dinner 2025 was truly remarkable as employees and leaders came together to celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake with joy, prosperity tosses, and a hint of retro style. Taking place at B’York KL in G Village Desa Pandan, the event beautifully combined tradition, friendship, and festivity, marking a happy beginning to the lunar new year.
A Friendly Welcome and Motivating Speeches
The night began with a friendly introduction from hosts Haziq Zulkifli and Hoi Ling, who brought lively energy to the event. Wearing retro costumes, guests were welcomed with cheerful music and a vibrant ambience. The program started with speeches from Mahajaya’s Managing Director, Mr. Ben Tan, and Project Director, Mr. Henry Tan.
Mr. Ben Tan thanked the team for their hard work and commitment while sharing an inspiring personal experience. Mr. Henry Tan then followed with an encouraging message that recognised the company’s successes from the prior year and inspired everyone to approach the new year with hope and determination. “Tonight, we are celebrating not only the Chinese New Year but also our shared achievements and efforts,” he mentioned.
Lou Sang and Group Photos: A Representation of Togetherness and Success
A key moment of the night was the traditional Lou Sang activity, led by YY and Hoi Ling. Guests joyfully tossed the yee-sang salad into the air while chanting phrases wishing for prosperity like Yat Fan Fung Shun (Smooth Sailing) and Ng Fok Lam Mun (Abundance in Wealth). The colourful salad and the united cheers represented wishes for a thriving year to come.
Before the Lou Sang activity, a group photo was taken to capture the happiness and unity of the Mahajaya family. The retro-themed outfits added fun to the pictures as team members showed their creativity and festive spirit at the decorated photo area. There was also a popup photo booth outside the hall with quirky props for all attendees.
As the group photo session wrapped up and dinner was served, guests swiftly lined up for the scrumptious buffet prepared by the organisers. The delicious Western menu delighted everyone, featuring a variety of rice dishes, spaghetti, chicken, soup, and a selection of desserts and drinks.
Awards, Games, and Lucky Draws: Celebrating Success and Fortune
Immediately following the dinner gathering, the festivities continued with the awarding of the 10 Years Award, which recognised Shazreen Shahirah Binti Azran, affectionately called Irene from the Administrative Department, for her ten years of loyal service to the company. Mr. Ben Tan presented the award and praised Irene for her hard work and dedication.
Next, the dinner transitioned into an entertaining games session led by May Fong, which ignited a competitive spirit among the guests through five fun games that filled the room with laughter and cheers. Various enjoyable and interactive games were set up for individuals and teams, attracting enthusiastic participation from Mahajaya staff.
After completing all five games, the dinner event moved on to the prize distribution ceremony for the winners. Mr. Henry Tan presented the awards, and the winners received appealing cash prizes that varied by game category and position achieved. All winners were visibly delighted as they accepted their prizes, which were presented in red packets, or ang pao.
For the individual game prizes, Noorfateha took home the award for Game 1, while Haziq Zulkifli won for Game 2. In terms of team awards, the results were as follows:
🥇 Champion: Group 4 – Elaine, Winnie, Fennie, Hafidz, Faiz, Eng Kiat, Ann, and Enid
🥈 1st Runnerup: Group 1 – KC, Peter, Naim, Siew Fun, Yana, Khairil, Boon, and May
🥉 2nd Runnerup: Group 3 – Aw, Chong, Irene, Henry, Ms. Lim, CCY, Kar Wei, and Fatin
🏅 3rd Runnerup: Group 2 – Pei Ping, Bee Yen, Jeffrey, Bryan, YY, Siaw, Umar, and Fung
The excitement peaked with the Best Costume Award and the eagerly awaited lucky draw. The winners of the Best Costume Award were Hafidz (Male) and Robeah (Female), who impressed everyone with their vintage-style outfits.
During the lucky draw, three participants, Phang Li Yi, Ang Kweh Fah, and Siaw Yin Fong, jumped for joy as they claimed their fabulous prizes. Moreover, six special lucky draws, generously sponsored by Mr. Henry Tan, went to Tan Ming Ban, Leng Pei Ping, Emelia Chan, Tai Siew Fun, Asiah, and Hor Yuet Ching. An engaging wheel of fortune displayed on a large screen kept everyone’s excitement alive throughout this part of the event.
A Night to Remember
As the night ended, Haziq and Hoi Ling thanked everyone for joining and wished them health and prosperity for the Year of the Wood Snake. The event concluded with high spirits, as guests departed with joyful hearts, fond memories, and aspirations for a fruitful year ahead.
From inspiring speeches to vibrant games and the cheerful Lou Sang session, the Mahajaya Chinese New Year Dinner 2025 truly reflected the company’s sense of togetherness and celebration. Gong Xi Fa Cai to all, and here’s to a year filled with breakthroughs and plenty!
