Malaysia Has Always Been Beacon Of Charity - PM's Wife Rosmah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has always been a beacon of charity for the lesser fortunate and underprivileged, without distinction of race, colour or creed, said the prime minister's wife, Rosmah Mansor (right). "In us, lies the ability to reach out to another, regardless of their background, in celebrating good times and sharing bad moments. "The philosophy of 1Malaysia Charity has been founded on the acceptance of people of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, irrespective of colour, creed, religion or race," she said in her speech before launching the opening ceremony of 1Malaysia Grand Charity Concert at Menara PGRM, Cheras here Tuesday. She said the initiatives undertaken by the government in supporting and caring for these groups of people also could be demonstrated through this charity programme. The concert was initiated by Federation of Lim Association executive advisor Tan Sri Lim Soon Peng, in collaboration with eight Chinese associations. Besides Malaysian performers, a team of 150 people from China also performed at the concert. Rosmah hoped the concert would serve to further enhance Malaysia-China relations. (photoBERNAMA) MALAYSIA