{
  "id": 4448204,
  "title": "Malaysia was never built for only one community, says Salleh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/malaysia-was-never-built-for-only-one-community-says-salleh-4448204",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T14:30:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/30/malaysia-was-never-built-for-only-one-community-says-salleh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a Facebook post ahead of National Day and Sabah Day, veteran Sabah Umno leader Salleh Said Keruak emphasized that Malaysia was never constructed for a single race or religion, or a select few politicians. Instead, he asserted that the nation belonged to all Malaysians. \"Every community must feel they have a place, a voice, and a stake in the country’s future,\" Salleh stated. The former Sabah chief minister, now 84, emphasized that Malaysia's strength lies in its diversity. The country's present appearance is a result of the contributions of various ethnic communities, he explained. However, Salleh clarified that Malaysia doesn't just belong to the current generation; it also encompasses the next one. The nation's future must be united, fair, prosperous, and confident, according to Salleh. He further reiterated that nation-building is an ongoing process, and while we should honor the past, it is our duty to ensure that the foundations we have established today remain robust for future generations.",
  "summary": "Sabah Umno veteran Salleh Said Keruak says every community must feel that they have a place, a voice and a stake in the country’s future.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Malaysia was never built for only one community, says Salleh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/malaysia-was-never-built-for-only-one-community-says-salleh",
        "published": "2026-08-30T14:30:48.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}