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More than 100 guests attended the CSS Group’s Chinese New Year gathering to usher in the Year of the Rabbit.

The event was held at the Starview Restaurant along Jalan Dato Keramat in Georgetown.

On hand to welcome his guests, friends and business partners was Dato K. C Chua, chief executive officer of Chua Song Seng Sdn Bhd and his team.

Among those present were the suppliers and distributors of various beverages and alcoholic drinks.

The boisterous round of “Cheers” and “Yum seng” resonated in the room with a fine Chinese course meal served.

The main table

Guests had a chance to sample some of the finest Japanese, Scottish and Indian whisky brands available in the market.

“We want to thank all of our guests and partners for making time to attend our CNY celebration. We hope that the Year of the Rabbit will bring prosperity and good fortune to all of us,” said Chua.

The merry making went on till late night.

Meanwhile, the CSS Group had humble beginnings in1939 of being only a provision store to what they are today.

They are headquartered in Wisma Chua Song Seng along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah in Kuala Lumpur.

CSS is now a major distributor of Carlsberg, a variety of spirits, wine and champagne on top of brands from JTI Tobacco and other provisions and goods. 

The wide range of customer-base comprising major hotels, golf & country clubs, pubs, entertainment outlets, restaurants, retailers and corporate clients to end-consumers.

Dato KC Chua (third from Left) with guests
Dato Chua delivering his speech