Christmas Greetings from Selangor Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari
Christmas Day celebrations are important not only for Christians in Selangor, Malaysia but all over the world.
Christmas, which is celebrated to celebrate the birthday of Jesus or in the Islamic tradition called the Prophet Isa, encourage us to appreciate the universal good values such as caring for our neighbours and surroundings, generosity, and the spirit of giving and sharing.
Let me quote the recent words of Pope Francis, “Instead of complaining in these difficult times about what the pandemic prevents us from doing, let us do something for someone who has less: not the umpteenth gift for ourselves and our friends, but for a person in need whom no-one thinks of!”.
Following this spirit, Selangor will continue to give and never stop sharing the state’s wealth with all, especially to the poor and the downtrodden because we pledge to ensure that no one is left behind in the prosperity or as is often said ‘no man left behind’.
It is apparent of hardships and difficulties faced by the people, especially with the looming threat of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thus, the state government in the 2021 Selangor Budget has provided many initiatives in the sense of helping those most affected and in need
Apart from instilling the spirit of charity and giving, the personal contribution of a great spiritual figure like Jesus to all of us is on how important it is for us to continue to hold on to values and morals.
This year, various incidents have occurred in the country as well as around the world.
We have seen a trust deficit, a decrease in values and morals, that led to moral decay and in the end, the people’s welfare became a victim.
We all seem to have lost our moral compass.
For that reason, Selangor will continue to pursue the reform agenda that it has held on tightly for so long.
The integrity of the state government has resulted in an unequivocal consensus and as a result of the reform values such as transparency, accountability, integrity and good governance, the people are able to share the joint prosperity.
Such is our desire in celebrating the Christmas Day that brings hope to a society that faces various challenges, obstacles, and uncertainties to our stability and harmony.
Finally, to the entire Christian community, I wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
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