Various arts and cultural traditions interweave at CNY event attended by Dr M

Dr Mahathir Mohmad watching Munir writing his name in Jawi as Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and Hasmah look on. Starpic by Azhar Mahfof

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is unique because its multiracial population can come together to celebrate cultural diversity in peace, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

The Prime Minister said Malaysians respected each other’s customs despite cultural, racial, and tribal differences.