PETALING JAYA: All Malaysians should play a part in promoting inclusiveness and moderation regardless of individual beliefs and ideals, MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said.
Wishing the people “a very Merry Christmas”, he called on fellow Malaysians to do their bit by preserving religious freedom and encouraging interfaith dialogues in the nation.
“I would like to take this opportunity to remind all Malaysians of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s message on moderation.
“I urge all Malaysians to uphold moderation and be mindful of extremist views.
“Moderate policies will ultimately benefit all citizens, regardless of race, religion or culture,” he said in his Christmas Day message yesterday.
Liow, who is also Transport Minister, said the nation could only continue to develop and rise to greater heights when the people did not let differences stand in the way of mutual trust and respect.
“We are truly fortunate to belong to a nation that is a melting pot of cultures.
“Our forefathers and leaders have worked tirelessly to attain this unity, and on our part, we each need to work hard at preserving this peace and resisting extremism,” he added.
He said Christmas was a time of forgiveness and renewal, and a period to reflect on the past and look towards the future.
“As families and friends gather, let us all take this time to cherish our loved ones.
“As citizens of Malaysia, we are all one great family, bound together by our beloved country’s rich cultural history,” Liow said.
He also called on Malaysians to be considerate on the road during the holiday season as the volume of motorists on highways was expected to increase.
“Do rest if you are feeling tired and I wish everyone a safe journey to your destination,” Liow added.
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