Kuala Lumpur: The National Unity Ministry (KPN) has identified 21 potential locations across 14 states for the development of social and physical spaces aimed at strengthening community ties.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, KPN announced that the initiative includes proposed projects such as open halls, children’s playgrounds, gazebos, green spaces, sports activity centres, centralised community hubs, community libraries, and walking tracks. These spaces are intended to function as inclusive engagement hubs, promoting interaction among residents from various backgrounds to foster sustainable social harmony.

KPN emphasized that, beyond strengthening community bonds, the initiative aims to support strategic collaboration between local communities, academia, government agencies, the private sector, and non-governmental organisations. The statement was released following the first Ministerial Meeting on National Unity (MExUnity) for 2025, chaired by KPN Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. This meeting involved state executive councillors for Unity and Non-Islamic Religious Affairs, who convened to discuss key unity-driven initiatives.

The ministry also outlined its efforts to enhance Rukun Tetangga Areas (KRT) in 2024, designating 152 Rukun Tetangga as progressive community leaders, surpassing the initial target of 116. To further bolster local communities, KPN is developing KRT Mart, a digital platform designed to expand market access for KRT products via a user-friendly mobile app.

Additionally, the meeting addressed several critical issues, including the legalisation of 584 unity-related land premises, grassroots unity management, and preparations for the 2025 National Unity Week celebrations. MExUnity serves as a platform for the National Unity Minister and state executive councillors to coordinate and implement unity-based programmes at both national and state levels.