Adding that unity had always been a pertinent national message, she said it was Malaysians’ unwavering patriotism, love and trust in the country that formed the nation’s strongest foundation.
“Like the longhouses in Sarawak which house different families under one roof in peace, Malaysia is home to millions from various backgrounds, in ethnicity, culture and religion.
“Let us place more trust in each other and ourselves, and remember our diversity is our strength, and Malaysia’s future is key in all we do and practice,” she said in a statement today.
Nancy, who hails from Sarawak, added that she was proud to have the East Malaysian state as part of Malaysia.
Through the official recognition of Sept 16 as a public holiday, she said, she was happy that the nation had the opportunity to celebrate Malaysia Day in remembrance of shared goals and past endeavours.
“On this Malaysia Day too, let us not forget the other elements which have pushed us towards becoming a more inclusive and progressive nation.
“Apart from our strength in unity, our motivations have also stemmed from the constant pursuit of democracy and economic prosperity by leveraging on our social and cultural diversities,” she said.