{"id":8797,"date":"2015-12-23T11:26:39","date_gmt":"2015-12-23T03:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.suppnewsportal.com\/main\/?p=8797"},"modified":"2015-12-23T15:06:30","modified_gmt":"2015-12-23T07:06:30","slug":"christmas-a-time-to-cherish-our-peace-and-joy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.suppnewsportal.com\/main\/?p=8797","title":{"rendered":"Christmas \u2013 A Time to Cherish our Peace and Joy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Secretary general of Sarawak United Peoples&#8217; Party (SUPP) called on the people to appreciate what Sarawak has to offer, where it is peaceful and all races could live in harmony irrespective of race and religion.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; We, in Sarawak are blessed, to be able to celebrate Christmas as it is meant to be, peacefully with joy and merriment together with all our friends from all races, cultures and religions.<\/p>\n<p>The Christmas parades here in Sarawak drew large crowds. In Miri, this year, the Christmas Parade on 5th December was led by our Chief Minister YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Haji Adenan Bin Haji Satem.<\/p>\n<p>In Sarawak, we are not hindered by the various petty-minded rules and regulations made by closed minded people.<\/p>\n<p>SUPP has people of all races and religions as members and will always promote a culture of peace and understanding which champions and respects the rights of all to pray and practise their religion openly.<\/p>\n<p>I encourage all Sarawakians, in this season of hope, to carry on taking the<\/p>\n<p>responsibility towards each other to make a difference that comes from the heart and is lasting. Let us always come together as one people, one family, one Sarawak.,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Wishing every one a very Merry Christmas to all Christians and their friends who are celebrating with them , on behalf of SUPP, Ting said Jesus Christ led a life of humility, a life guided by his faith and kindness towards others. Christ taught us lessons of compassion and charity and he made the ultimate sacrifice for his convictions and just beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; In Christ, we see a living example of how we ought to love others not only through our words, but also through our deeds.<\/p>\n<p>This is also a time of the year which is magical. We have a wonderful time with family and friends. We all wish each other tidings of peace and goodwill.<\/p>\n<p>In this season of generosity and with a Christmas spirit, let us also think and reach out to those who need help the most and are not as fortunate ,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.suppnewsportal.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG-20151223-WA0003.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-8798\" alt=\"IMG-20151223-WA0003\" src=\"http:\/\/www.suppnewsportal.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG-20151223-WA0003-300x168.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.suppnewsportal.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG-20151223-WA0003-300x168.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.suppnewsportal.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG-20151223-WA0003.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Secretary general of Sarawak United Peoples&#8217; Party (SUPP) called on the people to appreciate what Sarawak has to offer, where it is peaceful and all races could live in harmony irrespective of race and religion. &#8221; We, in Sarawak are blessed, to be able to celebrate Christmas as it is meant to be, peacefully with joy and merriment together with all our friends from all races, cultures and religions. The Christmas parades here in Sarawak drew large crowds. 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