Faith does not erase race – Firdaus Wong on identity beyond labels

LocalOpinion
8 Oct 2025 • 10:00 PM MYT
Sinar Daily
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In a powerful reminder against racial prejudice, Firdaus Wong shared a personal story addressing a common stereotype that converting to Islam makes someone “less Chinese” or “more Malay.”

He reminded that being born Chinese, Malay, Indian, Iban or Dayak is not a choice, but Allah’s decree.

Therefore, race should neither be a source of pride nor shame and it should never be used to judge others.

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