YOURSAY | Diversity should drive nation forward, not divide us

Interfaith group expresses alarm over rising hate and the desire for unity in Malaysia as the nation prepares to celebrate Merdeka. The group argues that politicians from various parties are using race and religion to divide the country, rather than embracing diversity as a strength. They point to instances of politicians making discriminatory statements and call for honesty, progressiveness, and integrity in their thinking.

Ordinary Malaysians, however, claim to live peacefully and respectfully with one another, accommodating each other's race and religion. They express disappointment in the political leaders who manipulate these divisions for their own gain, and lament the erosion of Malaysia's original spirit of unity.