‘A fine leader who breathed unity’

In memory of a true statesman: Anwar being presented the photo of Tunku and his wife taken in Tokyo in 1970, by Tunku’s granddaughter Datin Seri Sharifah Menyalara during the event held in conjunction with the 122nd birth anniversary of Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur. Also present is Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al Haj was a visionary leader who captured the hearts of all races, as his message of unity in diversity was consistent throughout his era, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister said that although Tunku entrenched the pillars that may have been seen as controversial by some when he founded the nation, Tunku ensured all the other races and religions were also included and that no one was left behind.