MUHYIDDIN Yassin urged Malaysians to strengthen their spirit of unity and mutual respect for one another in facing greater challenges ahead.

The home minister, who arrived in Washington, D.C. yesterday to begin a four-day working visit to the United States, also expressed his hope that all Malaysians would enhance the spirit of cooperation and comradeship among themselves.

In his message in conjunction with Malaysia Day 2019 through Bernama, Muhyiddin, who is also  Bersatu president, said the people should look ahead to what they must do together to develop the country in all fields.

“This has been our goal since Malaysia was established decades ago. However, the future holds even greater challenges.

“Therefore, what we need to emphasise is greater cooperation, mutual respect regardless of race and ethnicity, and forge closer ties to build a more successful Malaysia,” said Muhyiddin.

The national-level Malaysia Day celebration, set to take place at Stadium Perpaduan, Kuching, Sarawak, tonight, will be officiated by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad. – Bernama, September 16, 2019.