09-01-2023, 10:50 AM
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Using race, religion for political gain not good for country: Abang Jo
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MUKAH – The attitude of certain leaders who are willing to play up the issue of race and religion just to gain political backing is not good for the country, especially when Malaysia is facing various global challenges, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.
He said this was because such desperate action could split the unity of the multiracial community and distract the country from focusing on using all its resources to implement comprehensive development.
“In conjunction with this year’s National Day celebrations, let us all strive to understand that the interests of the country should prevail over everything else.
“The country needs a strong government to shoulder the responsibility of planning a clear economic direction towards making Malaysia a high-income nation so that we understand the true meaning of independence,” he said at the 2023 Sarawak-level 66th National Day celebration at the Mukah Polytechnic Hall here today.
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He said this was because such desperate action could split the unity of the multiracial community and distract the country from focusing on using all its resources to implement comprehensive development.
“In conjunction with this year’s National Day celebrations, let us all strive to understand that the interests of the country should prevail over everything else.
“The country needs a strong government to shoulder the responsibility of planning a clear economic direction towards making Malaysia a high-income nation so that we understand the true meaning of independence,” he said at the 2023 Sarawak-level 66th National Day celebration at the Mukah Polytechnic Hall here today.
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