UMNO vice-president and Titiwangsa MP Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has urged Malaysians to reject the divisive “UMDAP” narrative spread by Perikatan Nasional (PN) to maintain racial harmony.
“Their (PN’s) talk about UMDAP… just ignore it because Malaysia is a plural society. We have lived together since independence in 1957, with the Malays, Chinese, Indians, and our friends in Sabah and Sarawak.
“This is the DNA of our country. This DNA allows us to share and live together as a society we call Malaysians,” he said.
He emphasised that Malaysia’s multiracial society, coexisting since independence in 1957, is the nation’s strength and a global model for unity. Johari highlighted that Barisan Nasional focuses on constructive campaigning, not conflict, and promotes service-orientated politics over hostility.
“Different races and religions, yet we have managed to build this country into one that is highly respected worldwide. Mention Malaysia abroad, and everyone respects us.
“They know that despite our diverse population, unlike countries with a single race making up 99%, we can coexist as multiple races, maintain harmony, and develop the nation so that everyone benefits from political stability,” he added.
He noted that the unity government, formed post-2018, unites parties to prioritise national development and peace, encouraging a political culture of cooperation and mutual respect that could shape future generations. — April 26, 2025
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