KOTA MARUDU (MAY 22, 2011) : Cultural identity is central to the celebration of 1Malaysia, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister and Parti Bersatu Sabah deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Maximus ongkili in his Pesta Kaamatan message.
Thus, he said, mutual respect, preservation and appreciation of the various cultures practised by the communities in Malaysia were pertinent in maintaining unity in the country.
Dr Ongkili, who is also Kota Marudu MP, said that every community must love, preserve and develop their own cultures while also respecting and appreciating other cultures.
“There must be mutual appreciation of each other’s ethnic background, religious beliefs and language or dialects so that we can truly celebrate the practice of 1Malaysia,” he said when launching the Kota Marudu district Kaamatan Festival at the Community Hall here.
He also said that the role of cultural associations was recognised in preserving and developing cultures.
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