Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and the Raja Permaisuri Agong hoped the celebration will bring peace, prosperity, joy and wellbeing to the Christian community. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have extended Christmas greetings to all Malaysian Christians.
Their wishes were conveyed via Istana Negara’s official Facebook page today.
“It is hoped that the celebration will bring peace, prosperity, joy and wellbeing to the Christian community in Malaysia,” the post read.
Meanwhile, in his Christmas message, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said instilling unity and harmony was not solely the government’s responsibility.
He said every citizen must play a prominent role in continuously upholding the principles of unity.
“As a multiracial country where the people comprise various religions and cultures, it is the duty of every individual to seize the opportunity to strengthen existing relationships by offering kind words or words that can be inspirational.
“Messages that promote hatred must be overcome with love and peace,” he said in a Facebook post.
Anwar went on to express hope that this year’s Christmas Day celebration will be merrier, more meaningful, peaceful and harmonious as well as serve as a bridge to unite the people of all races who love peace and prosperity.
He also reminded those who were going back to their hometowns to be careful while driving. - FMT
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