KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang has called for unity and peace following last night's attempted demonstration linked to "illegal" houses of worship.

Emphasising national cohesion, Aaron said Malaysia must continue building a shared national identity rooted in diversity, describing the country as multi-religious, multicultural and multi-ethnic.

"We want unity, we want peace. That is why this year our theme is nation-building," Aaron told reporters after officiating a commemoration ceremony for the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj at the National Museum here.

He added that Malaysia must remain a place where people can live together while sharing a common national identity.

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