Rahmah must be sustained for a benevolent society

Man of mercy: When Anwar launched the Malaysia Madani ideological framework to accelerate the country’s development, one of the Cabinet members who put the concept into practice most prominently was the late Salahuddin (centre), seen here at the launch of one of the Rahmah initiatives. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

THIS brief article is a representation of my thoughts and feelings about the late Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister, who passed away on July 23.

His passing is something that will remain in my mind – and I believe in the majority of Malaysians’ minds – because of his contributions to the nation.