Encourage Malaysians to celebrate shared values

Strength in unity: In the dark days when Covid-19 reigned, frontliners of all races and religions joined hands in the fight – we just need to remember that feeling today. — Filepic/The Star

MALAYSIA has long been known for its amazing mix of people from different cultures, races and religions all living together peacefully. This was the vision of the country’s first leader, Tunku Abdul Rahman, who saw the value in each group contributing to the country’s identity.

My friends in the mass media in those days would regularly tell stories about how the Tunku always practised what he preached and was colour-blind in supporting and giving encouragement to all, regardless of race or creed.