Briton: Be proud of diversity


Exploring cultures: O’Dea speaking to a religious leader at a mosque in Penang.

PETALING JAYA: A British television presenter who has visited numerous places of worship in the country, is urging Malaysians to be proud of their racial and religious diversity and to reject those who are intolerant.

Mark O’Dea, 25, who has been living in Malaysia for the past three years said he finds Malaysia’s racial and religious diversity inspiring and unlike any other country.

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