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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to Malaysians to abandon extreme racism and divisive politics, advocating instead for unity and shared respect among citizens regardless of background.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged leadership at all governance levels to engage fairly and transparently with communities, stressing that inclusive dialogue strengthens Malaysia's long-term stability and social cohesion.
Malaysia's National Unity Index for 2025 has climbed to 0.701, a moderately high score reflecting growing national cohesion and institutional confidence among citizens, according to the National Unity and Integration Department.
The Department of National Unity is creating a Community Tension Index to track social cohesion and address sensitive issues. The move addresses growing online divisiveness, with 1,493 pieces of problematic content removed in the past year.
Malaysia's government has increased the annual grant for 8,615 neighbourhood watch areas (KRT) nationwide from RM6,000 to RM10,000, effective January 2027. The move aims to strengthen grassroots community programmes across unity, welfare, and local development.
Malaysia's Deputy National Unity Minister R. Yuneswaran has advocated for enhanced mother-tongue education among young people, arguing that linguistic proficiency strengthens cultural understanding and reduces divisive 3R issues spreading across social media platforms.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to reject divisive racial rhetoric and preserve national unity, emphasising that the country's ethnic diversity remains a strategic asset when underpinned by mutual respect and collaboration.
Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah has highlighted mutual respect as a cornerstone of Malaysian harmony and unity, emphasizing courtesy and compassion in both domestic and international contexts.
Kota Kinabalu's National Unity Week 2026 attracted a record 284,448 visitors over four days, the highest turnout since the programme's launch in 2023, highlighting strong public engagement with Malaysia's cultural diversity.
Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah has cautioned political leaders against making hasty, emotion-driven decisions, stressing that national advancement requires deliberate cooperation and mutual respect among citizens.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Ministers and Cabinet ministers have urged the nation to embrace the spiritual and transformative principles of Hijrah as the Islamic calendar marks Awal Muharram 1448H, emphasising the importance of personal reform and collective unity.