Michelle Yeoh says Malaysia's diversity made her 'open, accepting'

Oscar winner wants to help Asians tell their stories

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Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh says in an interview in Kuala Lumpur that there are lots of Asian stories to be told. (Photo by Hakimie Amrie)

NORMAN GOH, Nikkei staff writer

KUALA LUMPUR -- Growing up in Malaysia's multiracial society and diverse culture has made Michelle Yeoh "open and accepting" and shaped her world views and career, the Oscar winner said in an interview on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur. 

"I see how I can learn from other people. Because when we are here in Malaysia, we learn from our Malay, Indian and Chinese friends," she said in a group media interview. "To be brought up in an environment like that has made me much more open and accepting because it's the difference that makes us so complex, vibrant, and dynamic."

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