Umno minister takes Isma to task over Xmas greeting


PETALING JAYA: Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan (pic) has slammed Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (Isma) activist Abu Ameen for reportedly saying that Malays should not wish Christians "Merry Christmas" and celebrate with them.

Umno's Kota Belud MP tweeted that he would continue to wish Christians "Merry Christmas" and will have a bigger Christmas celebration in his constituency this year.

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