Embrace value of unity as nation's key asset - Agong

All Malaysians should make unity the major asset for the nation’s future, said Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad 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,” he said when officiating the national-level National Unity Week celebration in Kuching, Sarawak, today.

Earlier, His Majesty’s arrival at 11am was greeted by the Yang Dipertua of Sarawak Abdul Taib Mahmud and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Also on hand to receive Sultan Abdullah were Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg and Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.

At the same event, Sultan Abdullah also launched a unity theme song that combines the various dialects in Malaysia entitled Setia Perpaduan.

Unity Week 2023, which will take place from May 20 to 28, will also be held in 15 locations across the country including Bertam Square, Penang; Papar Community Hall, Sabah; Dataran Tasik Kluang, 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

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