As the national narrative continues to be dominated by issues surrounding race and religion, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysians to focus on the bigger picture, noting that much of the noise comes from only a small minority.

Speaking at a Chinese New Year celebration in Kuala Lumpur today, he highlighted that the nation’s true strength lies in the unity of its multiracial society, built on mutual respect for cultural and religious differences.

“We uphold human values and...