PM distributes free lanterns for Mooncake festival

KUALA LUMPUR -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will distribute special lanterns free of charge to followers of his Facebook website 'Ah Jib Gor' beginning today in conjunction with the Mooncake festival celebrated by the Chinese community on Sept 19.

"In conjunction with the meaningful traditional festival, we have created a special lantern and will distribute them free of charge via this website," he said in a statement in Mandarin carried in his Facebook.

Najib said in his Facebook that the Mooncake festival was an important traditional celebration among the Chinese community.

He conveyed his best wishes to the Chinese community for the Mooncake festival through his Facebook website.

According to the Facebook website, "Ah Jib Gor", his followers had only to fill up their personal details such as full name, house and e-mail addresses in the special column provided.

Each follower could only get two lanterns while stock lasts, according to the website.

According to the Chinese calendar, the Chinese community worldwide will celebrate the Mooncake festival on the 15th day of the eighth month each year.

The festival is also known as 'Pesta Perpaduan' (Unity Fair) because the full moon on that day symbolises a complete and united family. -- BERNAMA

(Source: http://www.nst.com.my)

Najib promises to continue to work hard for the people

SANDAKAN -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak promised to continue to work hard for the people, especially the younger generation who are the country's future

 He said it was important for the government to pass the reins of leadership when the country had prospered and developed.

 "Thank you for believing in me and I hope you will continue to support the Barisan Nasional.

 "The government is very serious to engage with youths because you will become the leaders of our country one day," he told his ardent fans connected to him through his Facebook page called Ah Jib Gor or big brother Najib in Mandarin, here, today.

 Najib hoped the youths would not make a mistake when electing a prime minister in the coming general election.
 "Please support BN if you still want me in my present position or you will get the wrong Ah Jib Gor or big brother," he said to cheers from his fans who chanted 'Ah Jib Gor'.

 Najib, who also presented the fan club's membership certificates, hoped the300-member fan club in Sandakan, which was launched in September, would continue in strength.  -- Bernama

(Source: New Straits Times - 16 December 2012)