Kuala Lumpur: The National Unity Ministry has adopted a programme-based approach to bridge social gaps among Malaysians while embracing the nation’s diverse culture, traditions, festivals, and heritage. Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said all programmes implemented are guided by three objectives outlined in the National Unity Policy.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, these objectives include strengthening unity and national integration based on the Federal Constitution and Rukun Negara, fostering a national identity rooted in patriotism, empathy, tolerance, mutual respect, and responsibility, as well as cultivating a society that values and practises unity.

“For 2025, the ministry has adopted the Negara Bangsa (Nation-State) concept and the theme of Harmony in Diversity as its main focus. This year’s direction is driven by four key initiatives, namely Unity Ecosystem, MADANI Harmony Initiative, Rukun Negara Exploration and Socio-Cultural Community,” he said during the question-and-answer session in the Dew
an Rakyat today.

He was responding to a question from Dr Halimah Ali (PN-Kapar) on whether the ministry has guidelines for government departments and agencies regarding activities with religious elements that could potentially spark racial tensions.