Essay On Harmony In Malaysia

Peace, harmony and stability that Malaysians have been enjoying should be likened to the air that we breathe, declaims Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Malaysia is a multiracial country which its citizens consists of Malays, Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups. Despite the different races, cultures and religions, it is quite astonishing that Malaysians are able to live in peace and harmony and strive together for the progress of the nation. This is what makes Malaysia unique in the eyes of the world. Our ancestors which came from different backgrounds united for our country’s independence. It was the unity among them which brought success in fighting for independence of our country. Without a doubt, unity among Malaysians has created a peaceful and harmony society.

Do we actually understand what is meant by harmony? Harmony does not mean that everyone is the same. It means that everyone respects, tolerates and accepts the differences among each other. Harmony does not mean that everyone is in agreement. It means that no one is attempting to force others to accept his or her own opinions or perspectives. Harmony does not achieved through intimidation or threats. It is reached through understanding. Harmony is absent when people

Any kind of conflicts such as conflicts between different races, different religions or even among siblings must be root out before it is too late. Although we cannot avoid conflicts from happening, but at least we can try our best to minimize them. If we fail to preserve harmony, wars may be declared and bloodshed occurs everywhere. Everyone will live in fear. Sometimes we are too weak to defeat our enemies. However, we could easily knock them down if we are united. As the saying goes, “united we stand, divided we fall”. It is even better if we do not need to fight with anyone else when the harmony is preserved. There is a saying, “you destroy your enemies when you make peace with