Revisit spirit of 1957, say groups

All set: Participants of the National Day parade rehearsing at Dataran Merdeka.

PETALING JAYA: We should revisit the spirit of 1957 as we celebrate our 57th Independence, say groups.

Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) chief operating officer Tricia Yeoh said the proclamation of Independence reflected upon the vision that our first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, had for Malaysia – a democratic state founded upon the principles of liberty and justice, and seeking to uphold peace and harmony.