Community Mediation Centres Successfully Resolve 215 Conflicts, Plans Expansion Nationwide

Kerteh: The National Unity Ministry (KPN), through the Community Mediation Centre, resolved 215 conflicts at the community level last year, effectively preventing these cases from escalating into legal disputes. Minister of National Unity, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, noted that proactive handling by Community Mediators under the supervision of the Department of National Unity and National Integration (JPNIN) was pivotal in these resolutions.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the mediation services provided by Community Mediators address a range of neighbourhood issues, such as noise disturbances, disputes between neighbours, family conflicts, and environmental issues. Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang emphasized the ministry’s commitment to making the free mediation services more accessible and beneficial by establishing and expanding Community Mediation Centres. This announcement was made during the national-level ‘Gerak Rahmah: Jom Masak Bubur Lambuk Perpaduan’ programme at Dewan Sivik Kerteh.

Currently, there are eight Community Mediation Centres nationwide, with plans to establish five additional centres. Two of these new centres will be located at Kemaman Unity Centre in Terengganu and the Pontian Unity Office in Johor. The remaining three will be set up in collaboration with the Shah Alam City Council in Selangor, the Tuaran District Council in Sabah, and a joint effort between Think City and Kuala Lumpur City Hall at the Seri Kota People’s Housing in the federal capital.

In addition to mediation efforts, Aaron highlighted the significant role of the Rukun Tetangga Club in addressing community issues, particularly those related to safety and unity.