New Year
This mandatory meal, held on the eve of Chinese New Year, is considered the most important dinner of the year for families to gather.
Reunion Dinner
When calling home to wish your parents "Happy New Year," this is the number of hours New York is currently behind Malaysia.
13 Hours
Malaysian "Swiss Miss"
Milo
According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2026 is the year of this animal, known for being "the GOAT" (literally).
Year of the Horse
This "lucky" color is worn during CNY to scare away the mythical beast and attract good fortune.
Red
The name of the current President of our Malaysian Students Association.
Aisha Roslan!
After a long day visiting relatives, you go to the Mamak and order this "pulled" tea.
Teh Tarik.
Legend says this mythical beast, which used to terrorize villages on New Year’s Eve, is the reason we use loud firecrackers today.
Nian
You must never do this to your noodles during the New Year feast, or you might "shorten your life."
to cut or break them
Every year, this Malaysian telecommunications giant or "national" petroleum company releases heart-tugging LNY short films.
Petronas.
Every year, the Malaysian news reports on the "highest price" of this specific seafood in the wet markets of Pulau Pinang or KL.
Prawns
During the Great Race, this animal hitched a ride on the Ox's back and jumped off at the finish line to claim 1st place.
Rat
Malaysia is world-famous for the "High Pole" version of this performance
Lion Dance.
This legendary Malaysian actress, who won an Oscar in 2023, is a staple of CNY greeting videos and national pride.
Michelle Yeoh
Name 5 ingredients in Yee Sang.
Radish, Carrots, Salmon, Peanuts, Sesame Seeds,
Plum Sauce, Pepper, Golden Crackers, Lime...
On the 5th day of LNY, many businesses "re-open" to welcome this specific deity.
God of Wealth
Since 2026 is the Year of the Horse, this is the traditional Chinese "Four-Character" greeting used to wish someone "Instant Success."
"MA DAO CHENG GONG"
马到成功
The exact number of hours it takes to fly from our current city back to KLIA. (FASTEST OPTION)
22Hr - 23Hr
Ingredients of Onde2
boiled pandan (screw pine leaves)
sticky rice ball
palm sugar (gula melaka)
grated coconut.
Despite being the only one who could fly, the Dragon came in 5th because he stopped to do this for a village.
Make rain.