KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — The National Unity Ministry today launched the Madani Harmony initiative aimed at enhancing Malaysians’ understanding of the country’s religious, cultural and customs diversity, said its minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang.
He said this will be executed through a range of planned programmes, including field visits and forums, centred on the core principles of national integration — understanding, respect, and acceptance.
“Diversity, a historical legacy of Malaysia’s societal fabric, warrants celebration and preservation for fostering unity and harmony.
“Despite the challenges diversity presents in strengthening unity, when managed effectively, it becomes the nation’s strength, shaping a harmonious and united Malaysian society,” he said at the launch of the Madani Harmony initiative, here, today.
To mark the launch of the initiative, Aaron and his deputy, K. Saraswathy, joined approximately 100 participants in visiting seven places of worship, including mosques, temples, shrines and churches in Brickfields, as a symbolic gesture of unity and solidarity among Malaysians.
Such visits have been conducted in several locations nationwide and will continue in Sabah in May, Sarawak and Perlis in June, and Melaka in November.
Aaron also mentioned that his ministry is finalising the organisation of the World Tolerance Day celebration to be held in Melaka on November 16.
— Bernama
