PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad wished all Malaysians Selamat Hari Raya and extended his apologies to the rakyat if there were any shortcomings.
In his Hari Raya speech at the Prime Minister’s official residence here, he said Malaysia is a country that has always provided for the people and any festivals should be celebrated regardless of race and religion.
“We this is a multiracial country and we have a society that lives peacefully.
“We also celebrate all the festivities together regardless of race and religion,” he told Malaysians from all walks of life who turned up at the Sri Perdana Open House.
Hundreds of visitors including families and children began arriving and gathering at the main gate of the Seri Perdana complex as early as 8.30am for the event.
“Me and my wife (Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali) would like to wish Selamat Hari Raya Maaf Zahir dan Batin if there any shortcomings in the past year,” he added.
It is expected that 70,000 people will turn up for the open house hosted by Mahathir and his Cabinet.
Malaysians from all walks of life thronged to Sri Perdana for the Prime Minister’s Hari Raya Open House event. — Sunpix by Norman Hiu
