KUALA LUMPUR - Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said political differences among the people had not undermined Malaysia's stability and development.
Despite the situation, the chosen government had managed to lead Malaysia within 55 years to economic progress, compared to other nations which achieved independence at the same time, he noted.
"Although we (government) are angry with the opposition, as they are with us, the situation did not reach a level where we want to kill each other. That is not our culture.
"We should maintain such culture. If we have differences, we discuss and debate in Parliament," he said at the farewell dinner for three outgoing senators in Parliament building here tonight.
The three are Dr Ramakrishnan Suppiah (DAP), Dr Syed Husin Ali (Parti Keadilan Rakyat) and Datuk Maijol Mahap, a former vice-president of United Pasokmomogun Kadazandusun Murut (Upko), who left the party, a Barisan National component, last August to join the opposition.
Dr Mahathir said Malaysians should appreciate the peace that prevailed in the country and strive to maintain the momentum.
Among those present at the function were Dr Mahathir's wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang and Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia.
– Bernama
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