Every Chinese New Year, the same things happen without fail. People panic-buy new clothes, stock up on snacks like there’s no tomorrow, and suddenly everyone becomes busy but also somehow has time to binge-watch festive ads.
Some CNY videos make you laugh because they’re painfully accurate. Some quietly hit you right in the feels. And some are just so creative you end up replaying them to catch the twist.
As CNY 2026 approaches, here are 16 Chinese New Year videos Malaysians have been watching, sharing, and talking about this festive season.
Watsons – Happy Beautiful Year大团圆，过靓年
At first glance, this looks like your typical warm reunion. Everyone’s smiling, greeting each other politely, acting very “peaceful”.
But then… the comparisons start.
Kids subtly flexing, adults pretending not to notice, and the atmosphere slowly shifting in a way that feels way too familiar. If you’ve ever sat at a reunion dinner wondering when things got so tense, this one will hit close to home.
Grab – Wait… Whose CNY Ad Is This?
At first, it feels like you’re watching someone else’s ad. Then another one. Then another.
Vinda? Jasmine Rice? Etika? KyoChon? Oriental Kopi? Subway?
By the time you’re properly confused, the message finally lands: whatever you want, Grab got or as they put it, “要什么有什么”.
This playful confusion is exactly the point. By pulling together over eight brands into a single film, Grab turns its CNY ad into what’s arguably Malaysia’s first multi-brand festive film, showing how everything from daily essentials to meals and treats can all come from one place.
Unexpected, chaotic in a fun way, and very on-brand because no matter what you’re looking for this Chinese New Year, you mut yao mut, Grab got.
MR DIY – 庭外有情 2 之 团圆风暴
This sequel dives straight into unresolved family tension, the kind that doesn’t get talked about, but sits there quietly during festive gatherings.
Two brothers, both carrying their own assumptions and hurt, are forced to face each other during Chinese New Year. It’s not loud or dramatic, but the emotions build slowly, making the ending hit harder than expected.
MR DIY – Chotto-matte KUDAsai!
You know the drill.
“When are you getting married?”
“Salary how much now?”
“Buy house already or not?”
This song turns those dreaded festive questions into something you can laugh at instead of suffer through. Catchy, cheeky, and very tempting to play on repeat during house visits.
Spritzer – Unstoppable Love 爱，总会带你回到最温暖的地方
This one takes a quieter route. No big twists, no dramatic arguments just to remind us that love doesn’t disappear, even as time moves forward.
The story flows calmly, but by the end, you might find yourself thinking about the people who’ve been around through every phase of your life.
Haier – 12 生肖红运建议
Instead of a long story, Haier keeps things snappy by running through all 12 zodiac signs with fun “fortune tips” for the year ahead.
It’s fast, festive, and perfect for those who just want a quick mood boost before the new year officially starts.
Maybank – Blessings All Around
It starts with lou sang — because of course it does.
But instead of focusing on money or success, this one gently reminds viewers that real blessings are often already right in front of us. No heavy drama, just a soft nudge to slow down and appreciate what matters.
U Mobile – Eternal Hearts 永恒
This story focuses on an elderly couple whose relationship has settled into routine.
Instead of grand romance, the video highlights small gestures and shared moments, showing how love can stay meaningful even when it’s quiet. It’s subtle, but surprisingly touching.
Resorts World Genting – Dreams Take Flight 天马腾云，飞越想象
This one feels almost like a short fantasy adventure.
A small object goes on an unexpected journey across Genting Highlands, leading to moments of wonder, kindness, and imagination. It’s visually rich, but the emotional payoff comes from a simple act of giving.
SNICKERS – Home Sweet Home
Chinese New Year kitchen = chaos.
Everyone’s hungry, everyone’s stressed, and one small mistake can turn into a full emotional explosion. SNICKERS turns that familiar madness into comedy, reminding us that sometimes people just need food before they snap.
Painfully accurate.
Anchor – 新年乐油油
This is the kind of song that sneaks into your head and refuses to leave.
Upbeat, cheerful, and very festive, it’s been popping up everywhere from background music during reunion dinners to house visits and car rides.
Focus Point – “走得再远，也别忘了看看身边的人。”
Focus Point’s Chinese New Year message is a gentle reminder many people need to hear during the festive rush. Life gets busy, days move fast, and before you realise it, another year has passed. This one encourages viewers to slow down, come home, and spend a little more time with the people who matter most.
Tropicana – Redefining The Art Of Living
What happens when three uncles with very different personalities sit down and plan their year together? You get a bucket list that’s a little unexpected, but very on-brand for Chinese New Year.
Through Pak Cik Seman, Uncle Siva, and Uncle Boon, this festive story mixes heartfelt moments with shared laughs, reminding us that even when everyone wants different things, reunion has a way of bringing people closer. Kind of like a dumpling, different on the outside, good stuff inside.
GKB – New Year Comes To My Home
One of the best (and most dreaded) parts of Chinese New Year? Relatives coming over, especially the aunties with questions.
That familiar CNY moment inspired Estelle and XiaoJiu’s new festive song 《新年来我家》, which leans fully into humour and good vibes. Featuring AhLee as the iconic auntie, the song turns those awkward-but-funny encounters into something you can actually laugh along to.
One Festive Season, Many Familiar Feelings
Some of these videos will make you laugh. Some might make you unexpectedly quiet. Others will just feel… familiar.
And maybe that’s why we keep watching CNY ads every year because somewhere in those few minutes, we see a bit of our own festive experience reflected back at us.
