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Racial harmony, mutual respect pillars of Johoreans’ unity: Sultan Ibrahim

In Chinese New Year message, state ruler hopes for continuation of such solidarity

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 21 Jan 2023 9:18PM

Racial harmony, mutual respect pillars of Johoreans’ unity: Sultan Ibrahim
A pluralistic society consisting of people of different backgrounds plays an important role in nation-building, says Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar (left). – Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook pic, January 21, 2023

JOHOR BARU – In conveying his Chinese New Year greetings, the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar said that racial harmony and mutual respect have always been the key to Johoreans’ unity.

Sultan Ibrahim said the spirit of solidarity and goodwill among people of various races, religions, and ethnic groups must continue to be strengthened.

“A pluralistic society consisting of people of different backgrounds plays an important role in nation-building.

“I wish the Chinese community a Happy Chinese New Year. May they always be blessed with prosperity and happiness,” the Johor ruler said in a post on his official Facebook page today.

Earlier, Sultan Ibrahim granted an audience to state health and unity committee chairman Ling Tian Soon, who is also Yong Peng assemblyman, here today. – Bernama, January 21, 2023

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