National Day reflections: Zahid stresses TVET jobs, Fadillah calls for harmony and shared future
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — The meaning of independence must be reflected in people’s lives by ensuring they have...
The meaning of independence must be experienced in everyday life, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. During a National Day video message, Zahid emphasized that independence today meant equipping young people with skills, particularly TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) skills, to secure lucrative jobs in the future.
The government's role, he added, was to ensure that rural and remote areas did not fall behind in the nation's development. For Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof, independence was not just about freedom from colonial rule but also about maintaining harmony among Malaysians who differ in religion, culture, language, customs and backgrounds.
He urged the nation to safeguard unity, respect diversity, uphold the Federal Constitution and the law, and embrace the principles of the Rukun Negara. Fadillah highlighted that Malaysia Madani spirit aimed for a prosperous, peaceful and harmonious Malaysia for all, emphasizing the importance of leaving behind a just, prosperous, peaceful, united and harmonious legacy for future generations.
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