A vibrant contingent of leading Hong Kong television personalities—including Eliza Sam, Joel Chan, Tiffany Lau, and Elaine Yiu—recently descended upon Malaysia, participating in a packed, three-day schedule of events to herald the arrival of the Lunar New Year. The talent blitz, orchestrated by the broadcaster TVB, combined formal celebratory dinners with intimate fan interactions and public appearances, generating significant excitement across Kuala Lumpur.
Festive Celebrations and Cultural Immersion
The series of engagements kicked off with the TVB Malaysia Welcoming New Year Gala Dinner, where Joel Chan, Tiffany Lau, and Elaine Yiu were prominent guests. Adopting local customs, the trio led a traditional “Loh Sang” tossing ceremony, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune for the coming year, before offering early New Year greetings to attendees.
Beyond offering well wishes, the actors briefly turned mentors, humorously offering impromptu critiques and advice to local TVB Malaysia artists. The dinner also served as the debut stage for the local contingent, including figures like Rax Th’ng, Xair Pang, Alan Seah, and Vincent Tan, who premiered their festive new single, “This New Year is Crucial!” setting a joyous tone for the season.
The second day saw Tiffany Lau and Eliza Sam join forces for an exclusive “All Is Right, Cool Da Da” fan meeting. The rare joint public appearance in Malaysia drew massive crowds, with dedicated supporters waving light sticks and banners in enthusiastic displays of solidarity.
Embracing the atmosphere, the actresses stepped outside their usual roles, demonstrating singing prowess much to the delight of the crowd. Lau notably performed “A Thousand Years” and “Impulsive Karaoke,” enthusiastically moving among the audience, readily accepting handshakes, posing for photos, and sharing heart signs—a testament to her infectious approachability. Further endearing herself to the local audience, Sam shared that she had learned a basic Malay greeting specifically for the trip, offering the phrase, “Selamat Petang” (Good Afternoon).
Health and Wellness Take Center Stage
Meanwhile, the itinerary for Elaine Yiu and Joel Chan remained equally demanding, with their appearance at the TVB gala immediately followed by a brand press conference. During the event, Chan, who recently sustained a significant injury involving two torn ligaments in his left foot while playing football, provided an update on his condition, confirming he would require subsequent surgery.
Despite the setback, Chan used the platform not only to deliver good tidings of “good health” and “happiness” for the New Year, but also to share crucial health advice, humorously self-deprecating about his current situation. He emphasized that insufficient warming up was the primary cause of his injury, urging the public to always conduct thorough preparation before engaging in any physical exercise to prevent similar accidents.
Going a step further in practical wellness advice, Chan demonstrated the “Ice Man Breathing Technique,” advocating for three sets of 30 repetitions daily, which he claimed promotes vitality and a powerful feeling of being present. Yiu also shared her daily fitness routine, which centers on walking her dog twice daily, averaging approximately one hour per outing. She stressed that people should not underestimate the energy boost provided by this low-impact activity, sometimes escalating the routine by taking her pet hiking to breathe fresh air.
These high-profile visits underscore the crucial role that cultural exchanges and fan engagement play in bridging audiences across Asia, reinforcing the deep regional connection between Hong Kong’s entertainment industry and its thriving fanbase in Southeast Asia as the Lunar New Year celebrations commence.
