Unity key to strength: Yee
Saturday, 6 November 2004 (Source: Daily Express)

KOTA KINABALU: Unity among the races in Sabah will help strengthen Malaysia to face the challenges of globalisation, Resources Development and Information Technology Minister, Datuk Dr Yee Moh Chai, said Friday.

He said unity must be seen and functioning at all levels starting from the family.

"Racial unity is crucial in the interest of the country's future and everyone needs to do their part to ensure unity exists at all levels. This will enable us to tackle any challenge of globalisation together," he said.

He said although there were occasional stumbling blocks, none was serious enough to deter the efforts to create a caring, progressive and united society.

There are over 32 ethnic groups and races living in Sabah, including the Kadazandusun, Murut, Bajau and Chinese.