COMMENT The day has arrived for another Christmas, the occasion marking the birth of Christ, which Christians believe heralded salvation for mankind. This day witnesses a joyful explosion of universal celebration.

Though I am not a Christian, living in multicultural Malaysia, it is hard not to notice the significance of Christmas day itself. Today also commemorates the 2,000th anniversary of the Christian religion. Living among many Christian Malaysians, it is hard not to be moved by this day of global joy among our Christian brothers and sisters...