1MALAYSIA CAPABLE OF TEARING DOWN RACIAL DIVIDE

KUCHING (Malaysia), Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The 1Malaysia concept mooted by the
prime minister is capable of breaking down walls that divide the races in the
country Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Ahmad Maslan said.

He said that although Peninsular Malaysia, and Sabah and Sarawak are
separated by the South China Sea, people of both territories are brought closer
by the 1Malaysia spirit and integration through inter-marriages, education and
business opportunities as well as employment.

"The 1Malaysia spirit and national integration should be further nurtured
and strengthened to create a peaceful, prosperous and united Malaysia.

"Gaps among the states should also be narrowed through unity under the
1Malaysia roof," he told reporters after handing over donations to the disabled,
single mothers and orphans here Monday.

Ahmad also said that the open house tradition would strengthen goodwill and
friendship among the people of various races.

-- BERNAMA