PETALING JAYA: The local rice shortage has forced mee hoon and kuey teow producers to rely heavily on imported rice, leading to increased production costs, say industry players.
Miao Hui volunteers visiting a temple in George Town, Penang, for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration that will be fully online due to the pandemic.
THE Miao Hui celebration held annually during Chinese New Year takes a twist this year by going online.
Audience will be able to participate virtually through various programmes held to promote the theme of the celebration ‘Cultural Gems’ within the heritage enclave.
In a live video hosted online to kickstart the celebration last Saturday, Penang Chinese Clan Council chairman Datuk Ang Cho Teing said the new format was to keep up with difficult times during the pandemic.