In the face of attempts to sow discord among the various races in the country, cardiothoracic surgeon Datuk Dr Venugopal Balchand stands ready to staunchly defend national unity and harmony in a heartbeat.
We ought to have been the powerhouse in Southeast Asia, with an educated population that could serve as the central point for foreign trade and investment. What has happened though is that politics in Malaysia assumed the legacy and Machiavellian instincts of the colonialists.
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad remains unrepentant over being called up for police questioning at least nine times regarding 3R (race, religion, and royalty) issues.
The issues concerning religion, royalty, and race (3R) that are currently sensationalised and politicised can affect the country’s stability, development efforts, and economy if left unchecked, said Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah.
