MELAKA: The principles of national harmony must be defended and translated into the nation’s multi-religious society. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the uniqueness and strength of the nation lie in the nation’s diverse communities and freedom of religious practice. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (third from right) completed the gimmick of the opening ceremony of the 2017 Open House House at the Independence Declaration Memorial, Banda Hilir. Zahid said the freedom to celebrate various religious festivals should not be misconstrued in any way. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attends the 2017 Open House Council on a trishaw at the Memorial of the Declaration of Independence, Banda Hilir.

Source: New Strait Times December 27, 2017 16:07 UTC