Deepavali: Selangor Sultan calls on Malaysians to strengthen unity, reject hatred

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor, along with his consort Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, has conveyed Deepavali wishes to the Hindu community in Malaysia, emphasizing the importance of unity. The royal couple's message, shared on the Selangor Royal Office's Facebook page, stressed the significance of celebrating the festival to foster harmony among a society of diverse races and religions.

The Sultan expressed optimism that such a celebration would continue to serve as a platform to reinforce unity and harmony within the population. He highlighted the need for mutual respect, visiting one another, and sharing in each other's joy to nurture stronger bonds of brotherhood among the people. In light of recent events, the Sultan stressed that strong mutual understanding and tolerance are vital in countering the impact of external influences, particularly those propagated through social media platforms that aim to foster hatred, incite division, and jeopardize national peace.

He hoped that the Deepavali festivities would bring happiness and prosperity, while simultaneously reinforcing the commitment of all citizens to cooperate in maintaining national harmony.