Penang girl stands tall at world peace summit


Jing Wen (in red tie) with several participants who spoke at the 4th Children’s World Peace Summit in Tokyo, Japan, and event delegates. — Photo courtesy of BRIGITTE ROZARIO

INSTILLING good core values in the young and giving them opportunities to learn about each other can lead to a more peaceful world.

That was the view of Penangite Thoon Jing Wen who gave an impassioned speech on the need for mutual understanding, at the 4th Children’s World Peace Summit in Tokyo, Japan.

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