PUTRAJAYA, Aug 8 — The Inter-Faith Harmony Committee (Harmoni) meeting today approved the proposed Malaysia Harmony Charter as a medium for unity and harmony among Malaysians.
The charter encompasses six principles, 12 harmony values, 32 guidelines and nine directions, and will contain a guideline covering permissible and avoidable matters in strengthening relations among the country’s multi-ethnic, religious, and cultural society.
In a joint statement today, the National Unity Ministry and the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) said that Harmoni also agreed to establish the Programmes and Activities Management Bureau, the Education and Promotions Bureau, and the Religious Issues and Mediation Bureau.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said he hopes the bureaus will be able to play a role in coordinating and implementing effective activities towards bringing a united and harmonious Malaysia among Malaysians.
Similarly, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said that although they did not have special provisions like an Act to take legal action, his ministry via the National Unity and Integration Department plays an important role in helping to manage unity issues including through the E-Sepakat system and Unity Analytics Dashboard.
Earlier, the Harmoni meeting co-chaired by Aaron and Na’im discussed efforts to strengthen harmony and unity among Malaysians of various races, religions, and cultures.
— Bernama
