JOHOR BAHARU, Sept 12 – MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai worried about the rally planned which scheduled for Sept 16 in Kuala Lumpur would not be turned into a platform by certain quarters to undermine the unity and harmony among the various races in the country.
He said the people should realise of any racial tension that can cause serious implications for development and the economy. Liow, who is the transport minister, said the people’s solidarity and well-being were among the factors that contributed to economic growth and stability.
“We hope that the organizer not organize the illegal programmes contrary to the law. Create a program that can build and develop our country. Moreover importantly, we have to nurture the spirit of goodwill and harmony we have upheld for so long,” he told reporters after a topping-out ceremony at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Pei Hwa 2 in Permas Jaya here on Friday.
“We must never discard the harmony and stability that we have enjoy during all the time. This is important. In the meantime, I would like to urged the people to continue to support the government’s policy that emphasizes multi-ethnic and simplicity that has contributed to the sustainable development of the country to this day,” he said.
He also emphasised the importance of continuing with and upgrading education in the various mediums in the effort to create healthy competition. Liow said he sees education as a variety of power and it is essential in order to ensure that people of all races have the opportunity to receive education in various languages. We are concerned with unity, and people of all races, even in multi-stream education, but make sure that the harmony and unity continue to be strengthened,” he added.
