'Liberal' in Rukun Negara preamble means accepting differences: Minister

Zikri KamarulzamanPublished: Feb 28, 2024 5:13 AM | Updated: Feb 28, 2024 5:20 AM

The word “liberal” in the preamble of the Rukun Negara refers to accepting differences in a plural society, National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang clarified today.

Hence, he said all quarters should refrain from misinterpreting the use of the word in the declaration.

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