The King (center) tossing "yee sang" with other dignitaries and LBS members at the open house.

KELANA JAYA: His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on January 25 attended the Chinese New Year open house organised by LBS Bina Group Bhd (LBS) founder and chairman Datuk Seri Lim Bock Seng.

Also present were Melaka Governor Tuan Yang Terutama Tun Dr Mohd Khalil Yaakob, Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad.

LBS managing director Tan Sri Lim Hock San, son of Bock Seng, expressed his gratitude to the King for attending the annual CNY open house.

“We are honoured to have the presence of Yang Di-Pertuan Agong and ministers attend (the) open house this year, (the) family (is) able to celebrate this joyful season with all of the guests”, he said.

Sultan Abdullah later presented “ang pows” to children at the event before greeting members of the public.

Sultan Abdullah handing out “ang pows” to the children as Hock San looks on.

Attendees were treated to a variety of local delicacies including char kuey teow, nasi lemak, satay, rojak sotong and ice kacang.

LBS is a prominent local property developer that traces its roots back to humble beginnings in the 1960s.

Today, the public listed company boasts a diverse development portfolio with residential, commercial, retail and leasing, hospitality and tourism under its list of accomplishments.

The King posing for a photo with local dignitaries, members of the LBS family and children at the event.