KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his best wishes to the Hindu community across the country in celebrating Thaipusam today.
In a Facebook post, Anwar said he hoped that this year’s celebration would be more festive than ever, and enjoyed alongside beloved family members.
“Malaysia celebrates diversity and respects each other’s rights to practice (their beliefs).
“Therefore, I hope my friends from the Hindu community will celebrate peacefully, with family, to enhance their efforts, morals, values, and human spirit, and make them a driving force in our beloved Malaysia,” he said.
Anwar added that the government would continue to work to ensure the country remained safe and peaceful while strengthening the values of diversity.
National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang also wished all Hindus in the country a Happy Thaipusam.
He conveyed the greetings through a posting on his official Facebook account.
“May this celebration continue to strengthen the relationship between Malaysians of all races and religions.
“We must remember that diversity is the strength of harmony in this country,” he said.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali also extended their Thaipusam greetings on their respective Facebook accounts.
“In the spirit of togetherness, we can further strengthen unity among communities of different religions and races. Thaipusam also allows us to appreciate the uniqueness of every tradition in Malaysia.
“Together we build a society which adheres to the values of harmony and diversity. Happy Thaipusam!” said Dr Zaliha. – BERNAMA
