UNITED MALAYSIA
UNITY IN DIVERSITY
National unity in Malaysia has encountered some setbacks but, looking forward, The 1Malaysia concept introduced by Prime Minister Dato’ Seri NajibRazak is widely seen as a great progression to further strengthen integration of different cultures
Hon. Datuk Dr Johnson Tee JP is a Chartered Logistician/ Maritime Lawyer. He holds a PhD degree in Maritime Law from St George’s University, UK Branch Campus and a Master of Laws degree (LLM) from the University of Wales, Cardiff, UK. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (or CILT) London, UK and a qualified Corporate Trainer validated by the Australian Government and
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When we speak of unity in Malaysia, we will be thinking of all races living together hand- in-hand in harmony. To most Malaysians, the spirit of fraternity amongst the many races is merely one speck of the larger spectrum of unity.
Unity must be galvanized with sincerity and supported by the likes of unity in education, cultural appreciation, socio-economy, political and regional matters. Indeed the need for all those sort of unity is imperative in Malaysia’s current situation. Malaysia is not only made up of the Malays, Chinese, Ibans, Kadazandusuns and Indians. It includes the Peninsular and East Malaysia, the rich and the poor, the government and the opposition, the educated and those who are not, white- collar and blue-collar workers, the young and the old, urban dwellers and village folks, to name the few. Malaysia takes pride in the fact that ever since our Nation secured
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independence in August 1957, it has remained peaceful without facing major security threats that could jeopardize its stability, peace and harmony except for the 13 May 1969 racial riots and the recent LahadDatu, Sabah terrorist incursion.
Today, we stand out in the world as an example of how different ethnic communities can live in peace and harmony and work together for the progress and well-being of the nation.
As a country of diverse races, cultures and religions, Malaysia is unique in proving how its diversity can be united and harnessed for nation building. Despite the different political ideologies and contrasting view and opinions, we have been able to respect and appreciate one another. We were able to conduct 13 general elections peacefully without bloodshed.
Despite the fact that we have been a harmonious society, we cannot simply rest on our laurels on the issue of national integration. It is necessary for us to further enhance and strengthen our inter-racial understanding and trust for one another notwithstanding whatever differences exist. We shall continue with greater fervour and determination to strive towards building our multi-racial nation into a united Malaysian nation with a sense of common and shared destiny.
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