BUTTERWORTH, April 12 (Bernama) -- Relations among people of various races in this country are good with mutual respect, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Speaking at the Penang State-Level MADANI Aidilfitri 2025 Celebration, the Prime Minister said this was proven through the celebration organised by the MADANI Government when all races, regardless of race and religion, sat at the table to celebrate in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.
“In all these ceremonies, the celebration of the people, both Muslims and Chinese, Indians, and Orang Asli also celebrated in a very peaceful atmosphere, with full love and respect…Congratulations to all Malaysians.
“This proves that at the people’s level, the situation is good, race relations are good. I grew up in Bukit Mertajam. The area is multi-racial and there is no tension,” he said at the PICCA Convention Centre @Arena Butterworth here today.
Anwar said the problem arose when a few political figures tried to stir up tension through incitement with the intention of provoking racial hatred among the people.
“Today, we can see thousands of Malays, Chinese, Indians eating at the same table and there is no envy or hostility,” he said.
In this regard, Anwar also asked the people to see the importance and strength of Malaysia because there are not many countries inhabited by different races that can surpass the record of unity like this country.
The Prime Minister also said that Penang, for example, can be used as a model of a state with different races living in harmony.
In the meantime, he asked Malaysians to unite and focus on the development of the country and thus making it a great country on the world stage.
The ceremony was also attended by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and other state leaders.
More than 10,000 visitors of various races thronged the Penang State-Level MADANI 2025 Aidilfitri Celebration with the Prime Minister today.
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