PETALING JAYA, Dec 25 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today reassured the Christian community in Malaysia that his government has not forgotten them despite growing feelings that they are being sidelined.
The prime minister appeared to placate the community by praising the contributions of Christians in Malaysia, especially the role played by mission schools in raising the bar in education.
“I do not want to be a prime minister for only a particular section of the community. I’m a prime minister for all Malaysians, and I’ve said that repeatedly,” Najib reminded a Christian crowd at a Christmas party here.
Najib cited the recent lift of a ban for Christian pilgrimage to Jerusalem as proof that the government recognises Christians as essential to the nation.
“I believe that a God-fearing Christian, with strong values, would be good for Malaysia,” he added.
Bishop Philip Kok of Luther Centre had earlier in his opening speech thanked the PM for lifting the ban.
“Indeed, this is a wonderful Christmas gift for many of our members,” Kok said.
Around 1,000 Christians gathered in the Luther Centre here for a Christmas High Tea celebration organised by umbrella body Christian Federation of Malaysia.
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