Former Deputy Prime Minister Tun Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman is known for his genuine Malay nationalist spirit but he had never practised racism.
He had never sanctioned racial discrimination and often gave a reminder that the society in this country is not a regimented society.
Malaysian society is often emphasised as a multi-racial society with diverse cultures and traditions, and it is important for the country to have leaders who are moving towards creating a Malaysia which is united in this diversity.
As I read about Tun Dr Ismail, I realised more and more what an extraordinary person he was; a statesman, an inspirational leader and a visionary.
Tun Dr Ismail envisaged a Malaysia for all without colour lines, without ethnic borders and without any one group feeling a sense of inferiority.
Source: The Edge Daily
