On the belief that humanity is the most powerful recipe to maintain harmony in a plural society, Zaitoon Othman, 80, who was the country's first female deputy public prosecutor, has always helped others, regardless of what religion or race they belong to.

This sprightly woman is active in various organisations and associations, activities she has been involved in since more than 50 years ago, especially during the emergency in 1969.

During the May 13, 1969 incident, she turned her house into a shelter...