PM Najib wishes Happy New Year to Indian community

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak wished happy new year to the Indian community in Malaysia who celebrate the occasion.

"Happy New Year - Chittirai and Vishu as well as Vaisakhi to the Indian community who are celebrating," he said in a post on Twitter.

The respective new year events are celebrated by the Tamil, Malayali and Sikh communities.

Selamat menyambut Tahun Baru Chittirai & Vishu dan perayaan Vaisakhi kepada masyarakat India yang menyambutnya.
— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) April 14, 2017

Najib also congratulated national cyclist Azizulhasni Awang who emerged as the world keirin champion for the first time at the UCI World Track Cycling Championships in Hong Kong, yesterday.

"Keirin World Champion 2017, #PocketRocketMan! Congratulations @AzizulAWANG on winning the Track Cycling Championships in Hong Kong! #Kebanggaanku #Negaraku," said the prime minister.

Juara Dunia Keirin 2017, #PocketRocketMan ! Tahniah @AzizulAWANG menang Kejohanan Track Berbasikal di Hong Kong! #Kebanggaanku #Negaraku
— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) April 13, 2017

The bronze medallist at the Rio Olympics, who is nicknamed 'The Pocket Rocketman' faced stiff opposition from five other riders before reaching the finish line to win gold in the race held at the Hong Kong Velodrome Park. - BERNAMA