SINGAPORE - There was also plenty of festive cheer as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife hosted a Chinese New Year open house at their home, just days after he underwent surgery to remove his prostate gland.

Several MPs posted photos on Facebook and MP Denise Phua noted he was "slimmer-looking". PM Lee, who with his wife Ho Ching was dressed in festive red, also posted on his Facebook page, writing: "Had my AMK GRC and Sengkang-West SMC team over for my usual CNY makan today. I couldn't spend as long with them as usual, but it was good to meet everyone, and see them in cheerful spirits. Thank you for all your good wishes!"