Malaysian Cabinet Ministers Celebrate Pongal Festival, Emphasize Unity and Harmony

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Malaysian Cabinet Ministers Celebrate Pongal Festival, Emphasize Unity and Harmony
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Malaysian government officials across various ministries took to social media to wish Hindus and Tamils a joyous Pongal, a harvest festival celebrated in Malaysia and worldwide. They highlighted the significance of the festival as a symbol of unity, gratitude, and respect for nature and traditions.

Members of the Malaysian Cabinet extended their warmest wishes to Hindus and Tamils celebrating Pongal , a significant harvest festival, across their social media platforms. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, in his Facebook post, expressed hope that the festival would invigorate the spirit of progress, harmony, and well-being among Malaysians.

He emphasized that festivals like Pongal, celebrated amidst Malaysia's rich tapestry of cultures and traditions, serve as powerful symbols of unity among people from diverse races and religions. Hamidi underscored the importance of mutual respect and understanding of different cultures as the foundation of strength and harmony in the nation. Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, through a post on X, echoed the sentiment, stressing the need to appreciate and preserve the unique aspects of the Pongal festival within Malaysia's multicultural landscape. He highlighted that Pongal is not merely a celebration of agricultural abundance but also embodies gratitude, brotherhood, and unity.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa extended her wishes for the festival, emphasizing the importance of appreciating the spirit of unity and learning from the close relationship between humans and nature exemplified by Pongal. She acknowledged the significance of the day as a tribute to the hard work of farmers and a celebration of bountiful harvests. Dr. Mustafa stressed the need to safeguard and preserve nature as a shared heritage, further celebrating the beauty of Malaysia's diverse culture and the strength of its people's unity.

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