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 .