PEACE as an ideal goal is a common trait which
unlocks and taps the best in diversity.
IN THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY this year, celebrations
in full swing rejoice in Malaysia’s independence
from the yoke of a British colonial past but closer
to the hearts of the people, the celebrations are about
the birth of a country taking root from a non-violent
beginning.
COOPERATION IN REFORMS, development and progress
sweep every component community forward relevant to
need and time, the gains never to be ruined by threats
of violence, opportunities, wealth and heritage always
to be sustained for the generations to come regardless
of their origin from the majority or the minority.
VISIT MALAYSIA YEAR 2007, coinciding with the
Golden Anniversary is Malaysia’s open invitation
to the world to take a break, for business or pleasure
or even both. On offer are the natural diversity of
rainforest and tropical waters and the cultural diversity
of multi-faith and multi-tradition attractions of its
people, shaped by assimilation as well as integration,
all amidst the trappings of 21st century technology,
comfort and convenience.
IN THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO, sitting at the cross-road
of international shipping lanes, geography and trade
history had made Malaysia a permanent attractive home
away from the ancestral homes for the Indian and Chinese.
3 great civilizations of Asia largely made up the total
population in a single country. Benefiting from this
composition the growth of Malaysia has been placed together
with the emerging Asian economies now in a vibrant transition
and generating a growing influence on global economic
growth.
MAN MADE CONSTRUCTIONS of world acclaim, brick
and mortar, glass and steel, they are testimony of the
results of peace, the opportunities reaped by sustainable
development in a space of 50 years.
ON THE FACES OF PEACE is written the story of
the people’s achievement in unity. Living in peace
above all else has become a score for Malaysia with
which to reach out to the rest of the world in various
phases of peace. On the Fairuz Wings of Peace, this
score is placed on Captain Fairuz to deliver to them
the message from their very own experience with non-violence
and social justice, that peace creates opportunities
for all and the room for sustainable development. Malaysia
and her people now wait for the chorus from the world.
