Kota Kinabalu: More than 3,000 people from all walks of life thronged the Pesta Angpow 2024 organised by Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (PGRS) Kapayan Division at Beverly Hill Plaza recently.
PGRS Deputy Secretary-General Datuk Dr Stephen Jimbangan said the event, aligning with the Sabah Government’s vision, was to uplift the economy of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
“We have provided 35 hawker stalls to help the SMEs generate income as the rental is free. We received an encouraging turnout from the people as many have been waiting for such an event for a long time,” said Stephen.
People from different ethnicities joined in the celebration aimed at fostering unity and cooperation while preserving Chinese culture in Malaysia, he said.
Stephen also thanked all those who sponsored the event, and looked forward to organising the festive event again next year.
The attendees were entertained by singing and dancing performances as well as lion and dragon dances.
There were 25 lucky draws, and the grand prize was a 65’ Smart HD TV.
There were also various local small business traders setting up stalls selling their specialties, and all of them enjoyed brisk business.
The programme was launched by Assistant Local Government and Housing Minister I, Datuk Isnin Aliasnih. Also present was Kapayan Assemblywoman Jannie Lasimbang.
