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Gongxi Gongxi so passe: How Malaysia became a powerhouse in producing CNY songs

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whcnysong - Internet celebrity Ti Bing Yen adjusted his CNY musical direction to cater to primary school students and meet market demand.
Credit: Courtesy of Ti Bing Yen

Music producer Ti Bing Yen focuses on team-building for kindergarten children and primary school pupils with his CNY songs that feature simple dance routines.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF TI BING YEN

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In Malaysia, as in Singapore, once Christmas ends, the refrains of Jingle Bells are replaced by festive Chinese New Year (CNY) songs.

But there is one key difference.

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