“Disunited,
“Open
your
confused about Islam,
hea r t. B e co l o u r
fighting each other for
blind. Be race blind.
power and lacking in
See instead our
essential knowledge
fellow human beings
and skills... Muslims
bonded by love for
today have reached
the same homeland.
the lowest point of
Understand the truth
their development.”
that differences are
not weaknesses, but
-Malaysia,
January
our strengths.”
2003.
Stated by Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad during an interview. He is
-Thailand, 28 August 2013. Stated by Anand Panyarachun during
considered as the Father of Development and is responsible for
an interview with the Bangkok Post. He was known for ratifying the
the modernization of Malaysia. He was the fourth Prime Minister
“People’s Constitution” and is popular for his integrity and practical
of the country.
leadership during his administration. He was elected twice as the
Prime Minister of the country.
These quotes are from the five countries that have founded
ASEAN. These outstanding leaders have fought their way against
all odds to protect the nation, their people, and to ultimately avoid
abuse of power and political instability. They have inspired the world
that everything can be done with good faith, hope, and unity. Their
principles and beliefs have become the backbone of ASEAN, which
has continued to prosper and grow. v
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