“We still deliver the same message despite writing it in other languages,” said the chairman of the Karangkraf Media Group, which publishes Malay-language daily Sinar Harian. His name is also spelt out in Chinese calligraphy in his e-card, showcasing the art of writing in roman with Chinese-like alphabets. “That is the art of calligraphy,” he said, chiding those whom he said had created unnecessary tension over a proposal to teach khat or Jawi calligraphy in schools. He called on fellow Malaysians to appreciate differences and to shed prejudices in order to continue enjoying a peaceful co-existence. The aim was to promote harmony, celebrate differences, shed negative emotions, eliminate prejudice, and most importantly, discard hatred.

Source: The Star January 23, 2020 23:37 UTC