Meanwhile, Dr Mahathir said Malaysians’ strong spirit of sharing and celebrating each other’s festivals is a good sign for further development of Malaysia.

“This definitely contributes to the peaceful and harmonious environment in Malaysia, which will enable the country to be further developed for the benefit of the rakyat,” he said.

Dr Mahathir, accompanied by his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, had earlier visited the Viviekananda Childcare Centre. — Bernama