Malay unity crucial to 1 Malaysia - Mukhriz

JITRA, June 21 - Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir said today it would be difficult to realise the "1Malaysia" concept if the Malays are not united.

He said the Malays played an important role in ensuring the country's progress as they are the majority in the country.

"If they are not united, how are we going to realise the 1 Malaysia concept? This will not only be detrimental to the Malays but also to other races," he told reporters after opening the A-II Area Farmers' Organisation's general meeting in Kodiang, near here.

He said that the Malays, as the pillar in making 1 Malaysia a reality, should lead the way and be an example to others.

"When we talk about Malay unity, we are not talking from the racism point of view. We have accepted the fact that there cannot be a government which is led 100 per cent by Malay leaders ... we have been practising power sharing for so long," he said.

Meanwhile, in Klang, Selangor, MCA vice-president Datuk Liow Tiong Lai said the Chinese had been reacting positively to the 1 Malaysia concept mooted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

He said the Chinese community appreciated the changes introduced by the prime minister especially in spurring economic growth through stimulus packages and economic liberalisation.

"The Chinese believe the 1 Malaysia concept will bring the country to greater heights and they are working hard towards making it a reality," he told reporters after opening the Kapar MCA meeting.

Liow, who is the Health Minister, said the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and various other Chinese organisations would hold a dinner on Saturday as a sign of support to the prime minister.

The dinner would be held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre. - Bernama

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