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KUALA LUMPUR: People should harness the strength of Malaysia’s multiracial and multicultural diversities to enhance unity, says Deputy National Unity Minister K. Saraswathy.
She said national unity could be strengthened with a deeper understanding of a certain culture and race.
“There is still room for improvement so that we (Malaysia) can be an exemplary country in the region and also in the world,” she told Bernama when met at the Ponggal Festival Celebration organised by the Malaysian Indian Coordination Integration Association (Incott) here yesterday.
Meanwhile, Saraswathy said the Ponggal celebration nationwide saw the participation of different races.
“This kind of celebration gives an opportunity for all to understand our cultures.
“Harmony will be maintained when the people have a true understanding of the cultures in Malaysia,” she said.
Incott president Suresh Kumar said he was moved by the extraordinary response, especially from the Chinese and Malay communities in the area, to celebrate the festival together.
“This shows a harmonious atmosphere of unity which cannot be disturbed by any party,” he said.
