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A screenshot of the the viral video of ministry staff singing Christmas songs. — Screengrab via TikTok/Nga Kor Ming Official KUCHING (Dec 29): The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) has deemed it ‘deeply troubling’ for an Islamic political party to criticise the recent Christmas celebration, hosted by the Housing and Local Government Ministry. The youth-led political party deemed such remarks by Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) as more than just an act of disagreement, as they were also seen as direct attacks on the essence of Malaysia’s identity as a harmonious, multi-racial and multi-religious nation. “Ours is a country founded on mutual respect and understanding, where the diversity of our people is not a weakness but a profound strength,” said Muda in a statement yesterday. “To question the celebration of Christmas or any other cultural or religious festivity is to undermine the values that have held Malaysians together for decades. “It is an attempt to sow division and distrust, and it risks eroding the delicate social fabric that binds us as Malaysians. “Festivals like Christmas, Hari Raya, Deepavali and Chinese New Year are not merely traditions, but are opportunities to build bridges between communities. “They remind us of our shared humanity and create a sense of belonging for all Malaysians, regardless of race or religion, and those who criticise such celebrations fail to see the bigger picture.” Muda further pointed out that inclusivity was ‘not a luxury, but a necessity in a diverse nation like Malaysia’. “Rejecting these moments of shared joy is not only divisive, but also a betrayal of the ideals upon which Malaysia was built. “For leaders who question these celebrations, one must ask what kind of Malaysia that they envision. “A nation fractured by distrust and suspicion? How can leaders who dismiss acts of inclusivity claim to represent the interests of a multiracial country?” it argued, adding that such rhetoric risks would only create divisions and harm the future of our nation. “Let us be clear. Rhetoric that pits Malaysians against each other based on race or religion has no place in our society. Muda stressed that it was high time for Malaysians to stand against such divisive narratives by rejecting any attempt to stoke fear or hatred in the name of politics. It said Malaysians must look beyond the narrow politics of division and work toward a Malaysia that celebrates its people in all their diversity. “This is not just about Christmas; it is about the Malaysia we want to build – a nation where unity triumphs over division, where respect is the norm, not the exception. “Let us remind ourselves that Malaysia’s true strength lies in its ability to embrace all its people, not just some. “This is the vision we must defend, and this is the Malaysia we must fight for,” it added.