Count no race nor creed when it comes to patriotism

THE Star’s article on national hero Datuk Paul Kiong is timely, in light of the nation celebrating our 67th National Day recently as well as the upcoming Malaysia Day ( “Of fear, valour, and espionage”, The Star, Sept 8; online at bit.ly/star_valour ). As Datuk Paul rightly said, no one should doubt the patriotism of non-Malays who fought in the defence of Malaysia’s sovereignty.

A large number of non-Malays, who served in the police and military, fought alongside with other Malaysians, with many being wounded or killed in action..