KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to continue strengthening unity, mutual respect and harmony among the country’s diverse races and religions in line with the MADANI vision.
Speaking at the MADANI Harmony Discourse held in conjunction with the Wesak Day celebration, Anwar stressed the importance of understanding, humanity and peaceful coexistence in maintaining national stability and progress.
He said Malaysia was founded on the spirit of cooperation and moderation under the leadership of the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, where diversity was embraced as a core foundation of the nation since independence.
Anwar noted that while Islam remains the religion of the Federation and Malays and Bumiputera form the majority population, the country was built on mutual respect and appreciation for the diversity of races and faiths.
He added that the MADANI concept reinforces values such as courtesy, ethics and humanity as key pillars of nation-building.
The Prime Minister also urged for continued interfaith discourse and dialogue, warning against attempts to spread hatred, fear and division for narrow political interests.
“It is time for peace-loving Malaysians to defend national unity,” he said.
Anwar further cautioned against allowing small groups that manipulate racial sentiments and spread slander to undermine the country’s future and the spirit of coexistence that has long defined Malaysia.
— MINUTESMY
— SOURCE: FB ANWAR IBRAHIM
