Reject those who try to divide the nation, says Anwar

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SERDANG: Malaysians must reject those who try to divide the nation across race, religion or territory, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Speaking at his National Day 2025 address on Saturday (Aug 30), Anwar said that unity has been the cornerstone of Malaysia’s success from the very beginning.

He then added that Malaysia’s independence was achieved through sacrifices that must not be forgotten by future generations.

"There have been countless sacrifices; lives, property, tears. I appeal to the younger generation to learn and know that whatever we have achieved came at a price,” said Anwar.

“Our country is unique, as it is the only one with various races and religions that has enjoyed lasting peace, economic growth, alongside growing unity,” he added in his speech at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS).

He said there is no country that can last if it is incited by racial division and added that no country can achieve independence if there is no cooperation or unity.

Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Cabinet ministers, and the civil service, among others.