Moving forward together in unity and progress

WE will soon be celebrating our 61st Merdeka Day. Looking back, we must surely beam with pride witnessing the socio-economic progress which we have made together as a nation.

Together, we have demonstrated that when guided by profound principles such as that of the Rukunegara, people of diverse backgrounds can achieve unparalleled success living and working together in harmony.

This year it is different, where for the first time since independence, we witnessed a change in the federal government.

The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) is proud and takes note of the fact that Malaysia is now a matured society, upholding democratic values and ready to adopt a two-party political system.

Commendably, apart from living and working in harmony, we have also demonstrated that political power can be transferred smoothly from one party to another. This is definitely a feather in everyone’s cap and for which we all deserve a pat on our backs.

The MCCBCHST thanks everyone for upholding peace and respect during crucial times and prays that such values will continuously be upheld.

We have now entered an exciting period where a new government is in place.

We place high hopes that the new government will strongly uphold the principles of freedom, justice and equality as enshrined in our Federal Constitution, while immediate efforts are made to close any racial and religious polarisation gaps which may exist within our diversity.

Let’s continue to demonstrate to the world that “Malaysia is Truly Asia”. Selamat menyambut Hari Merdeka 2018!

Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism