Reject all threats to Malaysia’s peace and harmony — Shafie
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has called on the people to bravely reject all forms of plans and actions that are deemed detrimental to Malaysia’s peaceful and harmonious way of life.
“Let this love for peace deeply planted in our hearts propel us to tirelessly promote peace and harmony,” he said in his Christmas message yesterday.
He said Christmas is a time when the message of joy and peace is loudly and widely heard and spread far and wide.
“We also see this as an opportune moment for us to pause and reflect on the many divine blessings we have received. This year has indeed been an extraordinary year for our state and nation.
“Divine power has enabled the people to reflect deeply, inspiring them to move with courage and determination towards change; change for a better way of life,” he said.
“The 14th General Election in May had given Malaysians the electoral ability and right to reject a regime that was corrupt and oppressive, causing great hardship and pain to the country and her citizens.
“The people have elected leaders they can trust, who have plans and programmes that can protect their rights and believe in the prudent use of the rich resources of our land,” he added.
The chief minister said all ministries and agencies in the Sabah state government were now in full gear to start delivering tangible fruits and benefits of the very high expectations and demands of the rakyat.
“We, therefore, happily join members of Christian churches of all traditions in the State, in their celebration of Christmas.
“On behalf of the Sabah Government, my wife and my family, I wish you a happy and peaceful Christmas,” he added. — Bernama