Ramanan's Deepavali open house unites leaders of various races, reflecting the spirit of 'otrumai Madani'
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attended a Deepavali open house hosted by Human Resources Minister R. Ramanan, emphasizing the 'Malaysia Madani' vision of unity. The event brought together leaders from various ethnic and religious backgrounds to celebrate the festival and discuss the government's commitment to the Indian community.
Why it matters
It illustrates the role of cultural festivals in fostering political and social cohesion in a multi-ethnic nation like Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur: The spirit of unity and harmony under the 'Malaysia Madani' vision was on full display on Sunday (Nov 8) when Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended the Deepavali open house hosted by the family of Minister of Human Resources Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.
In a statement to Bernama on Monday (Nov 9), Ramanan remarked that the Prime Minister’s visit underscores Malaysia’s unique identity as a pluralistic nation that continues to uphold the values of togetherness, tolerance, and mutual respect.
He added that the Prime Minister’s willingness to attend his family’s open house serves as a great honour, while also reflecting the national leadership’s commitment to fostering harmony among the country’s diverse, multi-ethnic society.
"Malaysia possesses a truly significant unique quality. We may differ in terms of race, religion, and culture, but when the festive season arrives, we celebrate together as one big Malaysian family.
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