<figure id="attachment_2729095" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2729095" style="width: 1600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-2729095" src="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/8ae63301-takiyuddin-hassan-bernama-pic-5424.webp" alt="" width="1600" height="1000" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2729095" class="wp-caption-text">PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan called on Malaysians to renew their commitment to moderation, patience, honesty and wisdom in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration. (Bernama pic)</figcaption></figure>
PETALING JAYA: PAS today called for harmony, moderation and mutual respect among Malaysians as the nation ushers in the Chinese New Year.
PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said the festive season should serve as a reminder of the importance of strengthening unity, upholding justice and working together to build a prosperous and harmonious Malaysia.
Citing the Chinese philosopher Confucius, the Kota Bharu MP said harmony in a plural society should be rooted in mutual respect and understanding.
&#8220;PAS wishes a Happy New Year to all Malaysians of Chinese descent, with the hope that this year will be filled with peace, prosperity, good health and positivity for every family and individual.
&#8220;When we uphold order, courtesy and justice, we reinforce the foundations of unity and harmony among ourselves,&#8221; he said in a statement.
He also referred to the teachings of another Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu, who warned against the &#8220;poison&#8221; of excess and extremism.
Takiyuddin said the festive season was a time for families and loved ones to gather in the spirit of gratitude, joy and well-being, while reflecting on shared values.
&#8220;In conjunction with this Chinese New Year celebration, let us renew our commitment to moderation, patience, honesty and wisdom as our guiding principles and lasting formula for building a healthy and meaningful shared future,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;May Malaysia continue to progress in harmony and moderation.&#8221;

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