Dusun man a part of our family now, says woman after heroic rescue

KOTA KINABALU: It was a split-second decision and a daring rescue. But thanks to the heroic act, two families of different religious and racial backgrounds will be bonded for life. Eric Perimus, a native Dusun, was having an outing by a riverside with his friends one sunny Sunday when he heard screams for help: two brothers...

Sultan Ibrahim’s resolute nature a catalyst for unity

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The leadership of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, renowned for his firm and courageous demeanour, could be a significant catalyst in strengthening the unity of the people. Johor Heath and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon expressed his confidence that His Majesty, as the Supreme Head of State, could be a...

Sarawak exemplifies unity in diversity, says Abang Johari in Christmas message

SIBU: The spirit of unity in diversity is exemplified in Sarawak where people of different religious and racial backgrounds share in the fun and joy of Christmas. "This is a manifestation of their deep respect for the beliefs, customs, and traditions of their fellow Sarawakians," said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in his Christmas...

Sultan hailed for defending multiculturalism

PETALING JAYA: Leaders from all races have lauded the call by Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah asking Malaysians to defend their constitutional rights, multiculturalist values, moderation and unity. The Ruler’s advice “reaffirms a historical fact and truth”, said Tawfik Ismail, the son of the country’s second deputy prime minister. “It is erroneous and insulting to...

Preserve Malaysia’s unique racial unity, says businesswoman

MELAKA: Malaysia's unique racial unity must be preserved, says Iranian businesswoman Datin Mary Rasouli. Speaking after buying clothing and delicacies for a corporate social responsibility (CSR)programme set for the upcoming Deepavali celebration, Rasouli said that she can see the strong bonds between Malaysians after living in the country for almost 20 years "Please don't let external issues...

Peninsular folk embrace Sabah

WHEN Kelantan native Ahmad Shahirman Zuni was first sent to Sabah to work, the thought going through his mind was – “I am the only one from Peninsular Malaysia in this office”. He never had any Sabahan friends before, and could not quite grasp the local Malay dialect. “I had a total culture shock. I did not...

Look to history to move forward, says Dr Mahathir on Malaysia Day

PETALING JAYA: On the 60th Malaysia Day, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says it is important to look back to history if the nation is to move forward. He said in a social media post on Saturday (Sept 16) that six decades of nationhood is a long time and added that there are many bitter-sweet memories from...

Sabah needs political stability, unity to ensure progress, says King

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah needs political stability and strong unity among the people to ensure the state's progress, says Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. His Majesty said this was important for a large state like Sabah, without which it would be difficult to realise its development. Al-Sultan Abdullah said during the ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’...

‘Pak Wee’ enjoys teaching friends, family not just Malay but Perak dialect

BATU GAJAH: It is common to see people of other races speaking Malay in the country, but Wee Fook Seong is not only fluent in the language but speaks it in the Perak dialect (Loghat Perak). Wee's ability to speak the language flawlessly in the local dialect has made him a social media sensation, gaining him...

Cop’s message of unity to pupils gets the thumbs up

PETALING JAYA: A policeman’s act of spreading a message on multiracial unity to primary school pupils has received the thumbs up of Malaysians. Netizens, who saw a viral video of the policeman giving a talk at SK Kangkar Pulai 2 in Johor, were full of praise for his delivery, which was meaningful yet presented in a...