KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24, 2014:
Malaysians, regardless of ethnicity, culture, or religion, must respect each other’s religious festivals, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today.
In his official Christmas greeting posted in his blog, Najib said Malaysia is blessed with different ethnicities, languages and faiths that lived together as one.
“1Malaysia symbolizes this collective unity, emphasizing ethnic harmony, national unity and racial tolerance. Our Constitution guarantees the right of all Malaysians to practise their religion.
“And the 10-point solution to address the Bahasa Bible and other related issues — that was agreed upon in 2011, and which must be consistent with state laws — was introduced as a way to manage our diversity and protect this right,” he said.
Najib added that he was proud of the peace and harmony that the country has achieved since Merdeka.
“This Christmas, let us once again come together in the spirit of harmony, acceptance and respect. And celebrate the diversity that makes Malaysia so exceptional.
“Today, I would like to wish all Malaysian Christians – in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, and around the world – a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” he said.
“This festival to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ is also a time for family and friends to come together, to look back on the year that was with thanks, and to look forward to a new year with hope and good will. Merry Christmas!”
Below is the link to his greeting video.
