Cabinet ministers, state leaders extend Deepavali wishes
KUALA LUMPUR: Several cabinet ministers have extended Deepavali greetings to those celebrating, calling on the public to preserve unity, harmony, and wellbeing.
Several cabinet ministers have expressed their Deepavali wishes to the Hindu community in Malaysia, urging the public to uphold unity, harmony, and wellbeing during the festive season. Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek shared her hope that the occasion would enable families to bond and create lasting happiness. Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad emphasized the importance of personal health, suggesting balanced diets and moderation in sugary drinks.
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari wished for peace, prosperity, and joy for Hindu Malaysians, while advising drivers to exercise caution during their journeys home.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo extended his eulogies on Facebook, hoping that the festival would bring joy, peace, and renewed hope to all Malaysians, and urged the public to celebrate cultural and religious diversity as a foundation for unity and mutual respect. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali echoed similar sentiments, hoping for joy, wellbeing, and prosperity for the Hindu community.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke described Deepavali as a reminder of the importance of noble values in shaping a civilised society and hoped Malaysia's cultural diversity would enrich the nation's heritage, progress, and development. National Unity Minister R. Yuneswaran hoped that the shared happiness would foster care and compassion, while strengthening national unity and harmony. Perak and Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar wished the celebrations to bring joy, happiness, and peace to all celebrating.
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