Tiong slams Umno Youth chief’s divisive views on heritage food
KUCHING: Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has strongly criticised Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Sale for his divisive views on race and religion, cautioning that such rhetoric poses a threat to national unity. Tiong voiced his apprehension regarding what he termed as Akmal’s repeated attempts to exploit […]
Govt to introduce national policy to strengthen unity
KUALA LUMPUR: A national policy on unity will be introduced to promote social cohesiveness and harmony as well as capitalise on diversity as an asset to strengthen national unity. According to the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) (2021-2025) document released today, this policy will outline three thrusts in leading the unity agenda namely developing patriotism and […]
National unity or national calamity?
We cannot be separated in interest or divided in purpose. We stand together until the end. – Woodrow T. Wilson, 28th US President The British are forever remembered as the progenitors of the divide-and-rule legerdemain that has fed and nurtured the existing abrasive political culture of its former colonies. Reported history tells us of the […]
National unity blueprint key for post-Covid-19
KUCHING: The National Unity Action Plan (Blueprint) 2021-2030 is crucial in ensuring that Malaysia will be able to develop fast in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said without solidarity and unity among the people of various races and religions, the […]
National Unity Action Plan feedback session in Mukah
MUKAH: The National Unity Action Plan (PTPN) 2021-2025 draft feedback session was held at Dewan Suarah Mesra here on Friday (Sept 4). Its objectives, among others, was to mobilise the government’s efforts towards national unity in order to minimise tension and conflict as well as racial polarisation. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo briefly explained the importance […]
Rukun Negara encapsulates Malaysia’s soul, spirit and national unity
KUALA LUMPUR: The Rukun Negara that was instituted 50 years ago as the basis of national unity and formation of the country, is not merely to be upheld symbolically each time the pledge is recited on National Day. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdulllah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah said instead, the soul and spirit of […]
