School subject poser
KUCHING: The National Unity Ministry is currently in discussion to reintroduce Rukun Negara as a subject into the country’s education system. Its minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique said they were discussing the matter with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE). “This is something we are discussing, but it cannot […]
Learning institutions should teach students importance of Rukun Negara
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Unity Foundation has suggested for institutions of learning in the country to teach students on the importance of Rukun Negara and the noble values in it. A trustee of the foundation, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said it was important to explain to the people, especially the young generation, the true […]
Appreciation of Rukun Negara to be instill in Pre-School
KUALA LUMPUR: Understanding and appreciating the Rukun Negara should start as early as the pre-school level so that it can be in harmony with the identity of every Malaysian citizen, said Distinguished Prof. Datuk Dr Shamsul Amri Baharuddin. The founding director of the Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) said the appreciation […]
World’s most harmonious, united
PUTRAJAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is confident that Malaysians will be the most harmonious and united society in the world if the principle of Rukun Negara concerning courtesy and morality were being dutifully observed in everyday interactions, physically or virtually on social media. “If we can continue being polite, considerate, and courteous in our everyday […]
M’sians a reflection of Rukun Negara
KUALA LUMPUR: It may not be apparent to many but the peace and harmony prevailing among the nation’s multi-ethnic society are actually a reflection of the people’s adherence to the five principles of the Rukun Negara. Whether consciously or unconsciously, Malaysians are expressing the core tenets of Rukun Negara – Belief in God, Loyalty to […]
Peace and stability follow rule of law
KUALA LUMPUR: Roman statesman, lawyer and philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero once said the happiness of the people depends on each individual’s virtue and obedience to the law. This statement shows that a happy society cannot exist and human relations cannot be formed without rules and laws. In countries where law and justice are not given […]
Belief in God key to nation’s harmony
BY MOHD FAIZAL HASSAN KUALA LUMPUR: Each principle contained in the Rukun Negara has a goal and deeper meaning that must be achieved by all citizens in multi-racial and multi-religious Malaysia. In recognising that Malaysia has people of many faiths, the Rukun Negara’s first principle of ‘Belief in God’ was accorded priority when the national […]
