PUTRAJAYA: Political leaders ought to function role models in fostering unity, harmony and a way of togetherness, stated Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang.
In a press release at this time, he emphasised that every one segments of society, together with political leaders, ought to chorus from making statements that contact on the sensitivities of faith and race that would result in hatred.
He was commenting on the remarks made by former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who claimed that the Indian group in Malaysia is just not totally loyal to the nation as they’re nonetheless sure to their residence nation.
“As a statesman who has contributed to constructing this nation, he ought to be an agent of nationwide unity in spreading messages of togetherness.
“I’m dissatisfied and strongly condemn the statements made by Dr Mahathir,“ he stated.
A portal at this time reported that Dr Mahathir made these statements throughout an unique on-line interview with the Indian satellite tv for pc TV channel, Thanthi TV.
Aaron stated this nation was constructed based mostly on togetherness via the social contract which led to independence.
He stated that in uniting the folks of this nation, consisting of assorted races, religions, ethnicities and cultures, earlier leaders have supported the platform of nationwide integration somewhat than assimilation.
He suggested Malaysians to study, perceive and draw inspiration from the historic occasions that the nation had gone via to protect nationwide unity.
“Remember, our variety is a bonus and energy,” he stated. – eNM
