MAS' CNY video a hit among netizens

PETALING JAYA: A Chinese New Year commercial by Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAS) has gone viral as netizens heaped praise on its truly Malaysian concept.
Instead of featuring ethnic Chinese, the nearly two-minute video instead featured Malays and Indians wishing everyone a Happy Chinese New Year in the Mandarin, Cantonese and Hokkien dialects fluently.
Titled "A truly Malaysian greeting", MAS released its video on various social media platforms such as Facebook and Youtube, on Wednesday night in conjunction with the Lunar new year this weekend.
Besides airing the thoughts of the non-Chinese about the festive season, the well-wishers in their greeting encouraged Malaysians to get together and return home for the holidays.
Following its release, netizens have been quick to heap praise on the national airliner for the brilliant concept behind the making of the video.
Facebook user Mike Pui said: "Love this video, very original. Malaysia Airlines has depicted Malaysian Hospitality."
While another Facebook user Dave Kuan said the video is the best greeting for 2017.
"Well done Malaysia Airlines #trueMalaysian," he posted.
At press time, the video on MAS' Facebook account has since been viewed 152,000 times with 3,065 shares.
Watch the video here: