Kampung Tasek: The Ministry of National Unity will introduce more programmes which promote public understanding of Malaysia’s diverse cultural celebrations, including those of minority communities, such as the Siamese, to ensure national harmony. Its Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said cultural heritage served as a bridge to unite the people as one nation, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or cultural background.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Aaron emphasized the ministry’s role in celebrating all festivities as a sign of respect for the diversity in Malaysia. He highlighted the country’s composition of several ethnic groups, each with its own unique culture, and stressed the importance of embracing and celebrating this diversity. He shared these insights after officiating the 2025 national-level Songkran Celebration in Kampung Tasek, where he was accompanied by Sam Maark Suvanphet, the president of the Siamese Association of Malaysia.

Aaron further explained that fostering an understanding of the country’s rich cultural diversity would help cultivate greater awareness among Malaysians, ultimately paving the way for a more united and harmonious nation. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the MADANI Government has allocated RM1 million in the MADANI Budget 2025 to carry out initiatives that preserve the culture and language of the Siamese community in Malaysia.

He added that this initiative is crucial for strengthening unity and nation-building, ensuring that all ethnic groups, including minority communities, receive rightful recognition for their contributions to the nation. The three-day Songkran festival, which began on April 11, featured a wide array of activities, such as a traditional Songkran parade, cultural exhibition, traditional food display, cultural performances, traditional games, competitions, and water-splashing activities, alongside social and artistic programmes with the local community.