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24447
Tue, 10/14/2008 - 17:48
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MALAYSIANS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COUNTRY'S HISTORY
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysians should know about the country's history, especially the sacrifices of its independent warriors, to love the country, Deputy Information Minister Tan Lian Hoe said.
He said citizens with knowledge on the sacrifices and struggles of past
leaders in fighting for the country's independence would understand better the
meaning of independence and to appreciate the present peace and prosperity in
the country.
"We don't want a situation where one day, our young generation, for example
in east coast of Sabah-state, who do not know who is Mat Salleh, the statesman
with a big heart.
"To the colonials, Mat Salleh is an enemy, but to us, he is a
respected
warrior,' he said at the opening of a Malaysia Day festival held in conjunction
with the 51st Merdeka celebration here today.
Tan's speech was read by Sabah Broadcasting director Jumat
Engson.
Tan also said that the country's historical artifacts should be preserved
and should not be abused by quarters to split the people.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Musa Aman said Sabah and Sarawak
experienced rapid development since joining Malaysia on Sept 16, 1963.
"The formation of Malaysia and the country's independence have brought much
progress and prosperity to the people and the states in various fields.
"This is a result of the government's commitment in implementing various
policies and pragmatic development programmes as well as the continuous support
from the people," he said in his speech which was read by Assistant Finance
Minister Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan.
-- BERNAMA
He said citizens with knowledge on the sacrifices and struggles of past
leaders in fighting for the country's independence would understand better the
meaning of independence and to appreciate the present peace and prosperity in
the country.
"We don't want a situation where one day, our young generation, for example
in east coast of Sabah-state, who do not know who is Mat Salleh, the statesman
with a big heart.
"To the colonials, Mat Salleh is an enemy, but to us, he is a
respected
warrior,' he said at the opening of a Malaysia Day festival held in conjunction
with the 51st Merdeka celebration here today.
Tan's speech was read by Sabah Broadcasting director Jumat
Engson.
Tan also said that the country's historical artifacts should be preserved
and should not be abused by quarters to split the people.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Musa Aman said Sabah and Sarawak
experienced rapid development since joining Malaysia on Sept 16, 1963.
"The formation of Malaysia and the country's independence have brought much
progress and prosperity to the people and the states in various fields.
"This is a result of the government's commitment in implementing various
policies and pragmatic development programmes as well as the continuous support
from the people," he said in his speech which was read by Assistant Finance
Minister Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan.
-- BERNAMA
