Xmas in Malaysia

These days all around the worls peoaple are happy, smilly, spending time to buy gift and celebrating Xmas,

although, 2008 ended with global financial crisis, pockets shrank, but in malaysia, the world in different

the truly Asia is hosting a remarkable amount of people from Arab countries, gulf countries, middle-east countries, EU, America and the rest of world

why?

apart from this fact that, malaysai is a safe and peacedful copuntry with hospitable poeple

this should be noted that, malaysia has fascinating shopping centers that giving unbelivable discounts almost for any prouct and brand at the end of the year and new year eve.

lets have a look at " the star" column about malaysia and Xmas

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/12/23/focus/19828002&sec=focus

Have a blessed Xmas, Malaysia

I AM pleased to read about the many Christmas activities in Malaysia. The National Xmas Open House in Kota Kinabalu and Xmas Parade in Kuching will be interesting. The universal message of peace and goodwill to all mankind can only bring people together, regardless of their differences.

While Malaysia is not perfect, and no country is, it is encouraging to see government ministers attending some of the festivities. It is this openness and willingness to reach out to one another and respect one another’s different beliefs and customs that mark Malaysia out as a unique and peaceful place.

Christmas is a time for people to reflect on the past and to look forward to the future. The turning of the page into a new year always brings excitement and expectation.

It should be our fervent prayer for the country that it will continue to progress towards becoming an enlightened nation that serves as a beacon not only of material progress but also spiritual light for all.

While many countries may boast of many things, few can boast of that distinct feature that is uniquely Malaysian – the maturity of its political leaders of all persuasions to work things out amicably. It is this enviable quality that makes Malaysia a tall nation.

It would be fantastic if Christians could be even more forthcoming in providing food for the poor and share other material goods with those in need. While we often look to the Government to take the lead in being benevolent, yet the readiness to share is an individual and communal responsibility, and something spontaneous. And Malaysians are a sharing people.

I celebrated Christmas last year in Kuala Lumpur with friends and we had so much to eat and to be thankful for. But as I read of the world’s troubles and the influx of refugees and others into the country, I hope Christians will make an effort to remember those less fortunate and share with them.

My aged father never fails to open his house and his heart to neighbours of all backgrounds during Christmas and if we can make every day like Christmas that would be even greater. In our joy let us not forget those who need our prayers and compassion, especially the victims of floods who have lost loved ones.

May God continue to bless Malaysia, guide and protect all its leaders, and keep all Malaysians from all harm. Malaysia will be better place if we can make it Christmas every day.