SERDANG, Aug. 30 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to stay vigilant against racial division, warning that no nation can survive if hatred between communities takes root.

"Unfortunately, racial sentiments still exist today, even in urban development and public policy. We cannot continue to plant fear among communities," he said during his speech at the Prime Minister's Address in conjunction with the 2025 National Day Celebration here, today.

Anwar said no country can endure if it allows the incitement of hatred between races.

While he takes pride in his Malay heritage, language and culture, the prime minister stressed that this should never be used to look down on others.

"I remain proud to be Malay, prou...