Kuala lumpur: Activity grants to 189 Rukun Negara Secretariats (SRN) and 6,849 Rukun Negara Clubs (KRN) are expected to strengthen appreciation and practice of the Rukun Negara principles, especially among the younger generation. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang announced that each SRN will receive a RM10,000 grant and each KRN a RM5,000 grant to empower them as key platforms for fostering unity, patriotism, and civic responsibility.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Aaron also highlighted a RM5 million matching grant in Budget 2027 aimed at reviving 10 statesman memorials managed by the National Archives of Malaysia. This initiative is intended to help preserve the country's heritage while educating the public on the efforts of national figures in building a peaceful, united, and sovereign Malaysia. He emphasized that this step reflects the MADANI Government's commitment to strengthening the national unity agenda through the appreciation of the Rukun Negara and the empowerment of national history as foundational elements of nation-building.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the activity grants yesterday during the National-Level Unity Week 2026 celebrations. Aaron reiterated the importance of the Rukun Negara being appreciated and practised daily, rather than merely being treated as an official document. He stressed that the nation's history must continue to be elevated and appreciated to ensure that present and future generations understand the roots of the country's formation and the values that unite Malaysians.