one malaysia

i came across a statement by the deputy minister in the prime minister department ....

The 1Malaysia concept mooted by the prime minister is capable of breaking down walls that divide the races in the country, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Ahmad Maslan said.

He said that although Peninsular Malaysia, and Sabah and Sarawak are separated by the South China Sea, people of both territories are brought closer by the 1Malaysia spirit and integration through inter-marriages, education and business opportunities as well as employment.

"The 1Malaysia spirit and national integration should be further nurtured and strengthened to create a peaceful, prosperous and united Malaysia.

"Gaps among the states should also be narrowed through unity under the 1Malaysia roof," he told reporters after handing over donations to the disabled, single mothers and orphans at his in-laws' house in Kampung Siol Kandis here today.

Ahmad also said that the open house tradition would strengthen goodwill and friendship among the people of various races.