Heartwarming stories that defined 2023

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PETALING JAYA: While political and economic challenges may have dominated the headlines over the past year, there were also many stories of hope and joy that pointed to the good in the world around us.

As Malaysia welcomes the new year, FMT revisits some of the most heartwarming tales from a hectic 2023.

Sleepy Bukit Rotan shines the light on religious harmony

Located between Ijok and Kuala Selangor, Bukit Rotan stood out as a locality with strong communal bonds where diverse religious communities live side by side in peace.

The small town’s local leaders – a Hindu priest, a mosque administrator and an imam – emphasised mutual respect and shared celebrations while condemning attempts to sow racial or religious discord.

Bukit Rotan’s story of harmony came in April against a backdrop of widespread controversy over the “Jom Ziarah Gereja” programme organised by an NGO under the youth and sports ministry.

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