On October 29, a Christian delegation met Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to discuss national unity.
Anwar received a courtesy visit from Cor Episcopa Philip Thomas, the Chairman of the Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM), at the Parliament building.
Also present were Cardinal Sebastian Francis of Penang, Archbishop Simon Peter Poh Hoon Seng of Kuching, and Fr Xavier Andrew, among other church leaders.
They discussed initiatives aimed at enhancing national unity.
In a Facebook post, Anwar emphasized the importance of the meeting for exchanging perspectives and understanding the needs of various religious communities in the country.
“This meeting serves as a significant platform for me to listen to issues related to freedom of religion as enshrined in the Federal Constitution,” Anwar said.
“I believe that close cooperation among various religions is key to the harmony and progress of our nation, paving the way for a more inclusive and prosperous Malaysia for all,” he said, as reported by Bernama.
Anwar also expressed his hope that these efforts and collaborations will further strengthen the bonds of unity and harmony within the country.
According to the 2020 Malaysian government census, 9.1% of the population, or 2,941,049, identify as Christian.
Two-thirds of Malaysia's Christians live in the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak.
By ethnicity, 59.2% of Christians are Bumiputra, 26.9% are Chinese, 4.4% are Indian, 0.8% are other ethnicities, and 8.6% are non-Malaysian citizens.
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