Feb 11 2010
Peranakans in the News
(Image courtesy of Chee Lee Yoon)
Below is a message from Cedric Tan, the Hon. Secretary, PPBNKLS, alerting us to the newsworthiness of the Peranakan community. In addition, there is also an invitation to a dinner on Friday 12th March 2010 – for those with a free slot and so inclined.
Following Cedric Tan’s lead, wishes for an enjoyable New Year to our readers.
Dear members and friends,
SLAMAT TAON BARU .. mintak semua panjang umor, badan kuat-kuat, murah jerki sama untong-untong slalu.
A) There is a overwhelming interest in Peranakan culture during this Chinese New Year season as a number of articles and television programmes are featuring our culture.Please look out for these programmes and articles and share this info with all your Peranakan friends.
Articles:
1) Peranakan Chinese New Year - New Straits Times on Thursday 11th Feb
2) Chap Goh Meh - mStar pullout on Sunday 28th Feb 2010
TV programme:
1) Selamat Pagi Malaysia RTM1 - Thursday 11th Feb 2010 @ 8.30 am
2) Chinese New Year as celebrated by various dialect groups in RTM2 - Thursday 11th Feb 2010 @ 10.30 am
3) Chinese news RTM2 - Sunday 14th Feb 2010 @ 8.00 pm
4) Breakfast show NTV7 - Monday 15th Feb 2010 @ 8.30 am
5) Panorama RTM2 - Thursday 18th Feb 2010 @ 9.30 pm
Radio
1) Bernama Radio 24 (93.9 FM) - Sunday, 14th Feb 2010. Airing time to be confirmed later.
B)
We still have about 15 seats available for the evening and will close once we hit the maximum capacity of 100 paxs. For those who have booked your spots, please ensure that you have paid promptly.
Thank you. Have a Happy and great New Year everyone.
Yours cheerfully,
Cedric Tan
Hon. Secretary, PPBNKLS
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