KUCHING, May 21 — All Malaysians should make the value of unity as the major asset for the nation’s future, said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
According to His Majesty, the people should also reduce differences among themselves by bridging the gaps of race and religion.
“Like the proverb, charity begins at home, so it is appropriate for me to state here that indeed unity begins at home in our country,” Al-Sultan Abdullah said when officiating the national-level National Unity Week celebration, earlier today.
Earlier, His Majesty’s arrival at 11am was greeted by the Yang Dipertua of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Also on hand to receive the King were Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
At the same event, His Majesty also launched a unity theme song that combines the various dialects in Malaysia, titled Setia Perpaduan.
Unity Week 2023, which will take place from May 20 to May 28, will also be held in 15 locations across the country including Bertam Square in Penang; Papar Community Hall in Sabah, Dataran Tasik Kluang in Johor, and Pantai Balok Recreation Centre in Kuantan, Pahang.
With the theme Unity in Diversity, the main objective of organising Unity Week is to foster the spirit of unity and spread knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the diversity of customs and cultures in the Malaysian community.
— Bernama
