SEBERANG PERAI, April 12 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to take pride in the country's harmonious multiracial society and reject divisive politics.

He said Malaysia's racial unity is clearly reflected in how people from diverse backgrounds - Malays, Chinese, Indians and the Orang Asli - come together to celebrate festivals such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

"On the ground, I can see that Malaysians live together with mutual respect for each other, regardless of race and religion," he said in his speech at the Madani Aidilfitri Celebration at the PICCA @Arena Convention Centre in Butterworth today.

"Muslims celebrating Aidilfitri alongside Chinese, Indians, and the Orang Asli in peace and harmony - this shows...