PM's Wife Advises Malaysians Abroad To Nurture Malaysian Culture, Traditions

From Sharifah Nurliza Syed Mohammad DOHA, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysians living abroad have been advised to always nurture and nourish the spirit of patriotism in their hearts and their children's so as not to forget Malaysian traditions and culture. The advice was given by Rosmah Mansor, wife of the Malaysian prime minister, who said that Malaysian traditions and culture were unique and were the country's recipe for maintaining harmony in a multi-racial society. "This is what is being championed by our prime minister, Najib Razak, through the 1Malaysia concept," she said at a dinner gathering of Malaysians in Qatar Monday. About 300 Malaysians in Qatar attended the event. Some 4,600 Malaysians, comprising professionals and non-professionals, work in various fields, especially in the private sector, in this country. Several children of Malaysians living in Qatar performed dances of the various Malaysian communities at the event. Rosmah is here to deliver a keynote address at the Qatari Businesswomen Association's programme at the Inside Investor Forum Asia 2012 to be held over two days from Monday. She said Malaysians living abroad should also prove to the world that Malaysians were courteous, well-mannered and upheld high moral values. "Your success will reflect the culture of Malaysia. Continue with your efforts to make Malaysia proud in West Asia," she said. Rosmah said they could harness all the expertise and experience garnered abroad to help develop their own country. "When the time comes, return and serve our nation. The knowledge you gain abroad will help shape a more glorious future for our children and grandchildren," she said. -- BERNAMA