MELAKA: Christmas celebration in the historic city is a time to spread goodwill among the various communities in the state, says Melaka’s Chief Minister.
Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said Yuletide has been celebrated in the state since time immemorial and the local revellers must maintain the distinctive features of the celebration by sharing with friends and the underprivileged.
“It’s time for us to show love, kindness and understanding. Hence, I hope those in the local hospitality industry will organise more charity events for the unprivileged during this Yuletide to make the celebration more meaningful,” he said yesterday.
Ab Rauf said monetary aid has been distributed to 200 families in the state in conjunction with Christmas during an event on Friday.
“My Christmas wish for this year is for the locals to remain united so that the state can continue to develop.
“Let’s all hope that next year will be a better year for all of us with the exponential arrival of tourists and more investments in the state,” he said.
Ab Rauf said that Christmas has been a significant celebration in the state and the Yuletide holiday season is set to be a busy one.
