Muhyiddin launches policy to consolidate unity

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today launched the National Unity Policy to ensure that Malaysia remains a strong nation with unity at its core.

Muhyiddin said the policy based on the concept "Unity in Diversity” outlines continuous efforts to nurture, strengthen and preserve the unity of the people.

The three main objectives of the policy are to strengthen unity and national integration based on the Federal Constitution and the Rukun Negara (National Philosophy); form a national identity with character, patriotism, the attitude of caring, tolerance, mutual respect and responsibility as well as producing Malaysians who appreciate and foster unity.

“The government is very aware of the fact that unity is the pillar of the nation's progress. Unity in diversity based on this integration model is what we wish for the people of Malaysia.

“This is because, based on history, we Malaysians have accepted the fact the society in this country is multiracial and of various religions and cultures," he said when launching the National Unity Policy and National Unity Blueprint 2021-2030 virtually via the National Unity Ministry's Facebook 'today.

-- BERNAMA