PUTRAJAYA: Foreign nations regard Malaysia and Asean as one of the most peaceful regions globally with rapid economic growth, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister shared that this view was conveyed to him during his recent official visits to countries such as China, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Peru, Brazil and South Korea.
He highlighted that Malaysia has become a model nation due to its multicultural, multireligious, and multiracial society, while maintaining a strong sense of unity.
"Outsiders observe Malaysia and remark that it is among the most complex countries to govern, with its diverse 'quirks' and mix of skin colours, yet it exhibits a remarkable spirit of unity and peace.
"The Malaysia-Asean region is also regarded as one of the fastest in terms of speed and economic growth," he said during his speech at the launch of the Festival of Ideas (FOI) at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) on Thursday (Nov 28).
The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, and Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.
