Kuala Lumpur: In a bold step toward strengthening racial harmony, the Ministry of National Unity has launched a more comprehensive initiative, the flagship Malaysia MADANI Unity Tour, anchored on the principles of the Rukun Negara. Speaking at the state-level 2025 Unity Week Celebration (SMP) here today, the ministry's deputy secretary-general, Mohamad Sobri Mat Daud, said that a wide array of ongoing and upcoming programmes will aim to foster a deeper sense of unity across Malaysia's diverse society.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mohamad Sobri emphasized that at the heart of every programme implemented are three key values-Understanding, Respect, and Acceptance. Through these values, he hopes Malaysians can continue to create beautiful moments of unity and preserve the harmony and well-being of their communities.

Meanwhile, Mohamad Sobri highlighted that SMP also serves as a continuous initiative to educate and nurture Malaysian society in the values of acceptance, mutual respect, and civic responsibility. Under the theme 'Harmony in Diversity', the celebration aims to embrace the beauty of racial, cultural, and religious plurality. He noted that Kelantan, often recognised for its strong cultural identity, offers a unique example of how diverse communities, each with their own customs and traditions, can live harmoniously and celebrate one another's heritage.

Prior to this, the Ministry of National Unity announced that Penang has been selected as the host for the national-level SMP, which is scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20. The SMP series has already been held in Melaka and Kedah, with upcoming stops planned in Pahang, Johor, Perlis, Terengganu, Sabah, Sarawak, Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Selangor, Putrajaya, and Perak, spanning from May to September.