Cultural Understanding Among Races Fosters Tolerance, Mutual Respect - Raja Muda Of Perlis

ARAU,  Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Promoting cultural understanding among races fosters tolerance and mutual respect, thereby strengthening national unity, said the Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail 

He said Malaysia is a multi-racial country that thrives in peace and harmony.

“The practice of consensus and mutual respect among races forms the foundation of our unity, making our nation unique and distinguished on the global stage," he said when opening the 2025 Kampung Pauh Setia Chinese New Year Carnival at the Kampung Pauh Community Hall here last night.

The event was also attended by the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil and Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli.

The carnival is organised by the Alumni of Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SRJKC) Sin Min in collaboration with various local non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra also expressed gratitude to the Chinese community in Kampung Pauh Setia, the majority of whom speak the Teochew dialect, for their dedication to organising events that promote cultural interaction and harmony.

"Kampung Pauh Setia is the only Kampung Baru in Perlis, and I hope it serves as an inspiration for other communities to organise programmes that foster unity and togetherness, regardless of race," he said.

He also hoped that such events would act as catalysts to educate all levels of society about the diverse cultures in Malaysia, particularly in Perlis, aligning with the Visit Perlis Year (TMP) 2024–2025 initiative.

The Raja Muda of Perlis also reminded the Perlis people travelling home for Chinese New Year to exercise caution on the roads to ensure a safe journey.

 -- BERNAMA