KUCHING, Oct 18: The close relationship among three Malay employees who have served the Kuching Hokkien Association (KHA) for nearly 20 years reflects the harmony, mutual respect, and unity that underpin Sarawak’s strength as a multiracial society.

According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, although this may seem like a simple example of everyday work life, it shows how mutual trust, respect, and friendship can develop naturally when people have the opportunity to work together, regardless of their ethnic or cultural backgrounds.

“I understand that the association has employed three local Malay colleagues at its premises, who have remained with the organisation for nearly 20 years.