PM shares festive cheer at MIC-MIED Deepavali open house
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attended a Deepavali open house organized by MIC and MIED. The event emphasized national unity and the importance of preserving cultural diversity in Malaysia.
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Reflects the role of political leaders in fostering social cohesion and inter-ethnic harmony in a multicultural society.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim being greeted by well-wishers at the Deepavali open house organised by MIC and the Maju Institute of Educational Development. (Bernama pic)
SHAH ALAM: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim shared in the festive joy at the Deepavali open house organised by MIC and the Maju Institute of Educational Development (MIED) at the Mansion Oncidium Hall in Kota Kemuning, here, today.
He was welcomed by MIC president and MIED chairman SA Vigneswaran at the Festival of Lights celebration attended by nearly 3,000 guests from various ethnic backgrounds.
Anwar spent time mingling with guests and dining with several political leaders, including former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and MCA president Wee Ka Siong.
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