Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of National Unity (KPN) is set to drive a new nation-building vision next year, centred on a shared national identity and continuous efforts to foster unity among the people. Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang stated that 2026 would require the ministry to shoulder great responsibility, as the country faced emerging challenges such as social fragmentation, digital polarisation, and the erosion of national identity amid globalisation and borderless media.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Aaron highlighted that a nation-state was not created overnight but forged on trust, strengthened by love, and nurtured through the willingness of the people to understand one another despite differences in skin colour, language, and beliefs. He emphasized that sharing a national identity is key, stating, "We will not lose our identity when we are united, and we do not become lesser by embracing tolerance. Malaysia's true strength lies in celebrating diversity and making togetherness the foundation for building the future."

Aaron believed that unity would remain the source of Malaysia's strength, provided the people chose understanding over judgement, respect over differentiation, and unity over division. He articulated that the aspiration of a nation-state represents a commitment to future generations, ensuring they inherit a peaceful, just, and harmonious country-a place not merely to live, but one in which they feel a sense of belonging.

He mentioned that unity was not a success easily measured through graphs or statistics but was manifested through changes in attitudes, the practice of good values, and sincere interactions among people. Throughout 2025, KPN endeavoured to bridge the social gap among the people while celebrating cultural diversity, traditions, festivals, and heritage as the nation's source of strength and identity.

Aaron also conveyed his gratitude to all KPN staff and its departments for their dedication and contributions throughout 2025.