Chong Wei urges Malaysians to spread love, not sow racial hate


PETALING JAYA: Former world No. 1 shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei (pic) has urged Malaysians of all racial and religious backgrounds to unite amid increasing racial polemics as the National Day draws closer.

The retired national shuttler recalled his experiences during the 2006 Malaysian Open final, when he was facing an uphill battle against Lin Dan, after he was trailing seven points behind the Chinese shuttler.

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