DEMONSTRATE GENEROSITY, COMPASSION DURING CHRISTMAS - MALAYSIAN PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Najib Tun Razak hopes that Malaysians,
regardless of faith, can demonstrate their sense of generosity and
compassion by extending aid to those who needed it most.

In conjunction with Christmas Friday, the Prime Minister in his blog
www.1malaysia.com.my Thursday said that those who needed the aid most included
those who were infirm and those who were poor who depended on the country's
ever-present emergency services.

"In this spirit of generosity, we ought also to demonstrate kindness towards
our natural environment. A greener Christmas can be had.

"For example, by passing on unwanted gifts, packaging presents in recycled
wrapping paper and using Christmas lights sparingly.

"This festive season, as enjoyable as it is, can produce excesses, even in
these financially less liberating times," Najib said.



However, he believed that for the Christians, this season marked a time to
spread goodwill and cheer, particularly among the less fortunate.

The Prime Minister said Christmas also offered the people yet another
opportunity to unwind amidst the comfort of family, friends and neighbours.

Najib also pointed out that Christmas gave an opportunity to the people to
reach out to other members of the community.

"Like the Hari Raya before it, why not use the occasion to bring together
guests from different backgrounds under one roof?

"On this note, I wish all celebrating this most special day a joyous,
peaceful and harmonious Christmas," he said.

-- BERNAMA