THE Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia (CBCM), the Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) and the National Evangelical Christian Fellowship Malaysia (NECF) send Merdeka and Malaysia Day Greetings.
Merdeka Day marks our freedom from colonial rule and the journey towards nationhood. Malaysia Day marks the moment Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak came together to form a new nation: Malaysia.
Out of that formation a shared identity was established. Regardless of ethnicity, religion or historical background, we are all Malaysians — one people, bound together as one nation.
That shared identity calls us to build a united society for the common good of all Malaysians. We are entrusted with a rich diversity, a strong social fabric and abundant national resources — ours to steward for the prosperity, wellbeing and flourishing of everyone in this nation.
Unity does not mean uniformity; it is unity in diversity. Our strength lies in our capacity to respect, celebrate and work alongside one another while holding on to our distinct identities, cultures and beliefs. This is what makes Malaysia special.
Let us not take these blessings of our nation’s uniqueness, for granted. What has been given to us from above can be lost if we fail to cherish and guard it. We must stay alert to divisive elements, narrow perspectives and extreme ideologies that seek to fracture our unity and threaten our shared future.
As we mark another milestone in our journey as an independent nation, let us proudly raise the Jalur Gemilang — the banner that unites us — in our homes, workplaces and houses of worship. May we continue to walk hand in hand with our fellow Malaysians, building a nation founded on mutual respect, unity, justice and peace.
The Christian Federation of Malaysia wishes all Malaysians a blessed and meaningful Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day.
Selamat Hari Merdeka & Selamat Hari Malaysia!
Rev Dr Eu Hong Seng – Chairman
Bishop Datuk Danald Jute – Vice Chairman
Archbishop Julian Leow – Vice Chairman
Bishop Ong Sek Leang – Vice Chairman
