Malaysia’s National Unity Ministry will introduce a nation-state roadmap next year focusing on sovereignty and harmony under the 13MP.
KANGAR: The Ministry of National Unity will introduce a new roadmap for building a nation-state next year, in line with the mandate outlined under the 13th Malaysia Plan.
Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the main focus is on efforts to build a sovereign, dignified, and resilient nation to safeguard the country’s harmony, peace and stability.
National unity, anchored on the Federal Constitution and the Rukun Negara, will continue to serve as the foundation for strengthening national identity.
The concept of nation-state should not be narrowly interpreted as ‘one race, one culture’ in the Malaysian context.
The Malaysian nation is formed by people of diverse ethnicities, religions, cultures and languages, united under one shared national identity.
This identity forms the core of the nation’s unity, well-being and harmony.
He spoke at the opening of Fiesta Uniti @ Muzium Kota Kayang and the Rumah Hijau, which is the birthplace of the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail.
The event was officiated by His Royal Highness Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, accompanied by the Raja Perempuan of Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid.
Aaron said museums are among the key platforms in building a nation-state.
Museums should no longer be viewed merely as repositories of artefacts or historical documents.
They must serve as dynamic and relevant national educational institutions for the community.
Museums must also emerge as platforms for intergenerational and intercultural dialogue.
This brings together the diverse experiences of Malaysians under one national identity.
This role is crucial to ensure that history is not only remembered but also appreciated and used as guidance.
It helps in building a more united and progressive future.
He added that continuous efforts to empower museums as institutions of knowledge, heritage, and unity would preserve the nation’s history.
These efforts would also nurture patriotism and national pride among all Malaysians. – Bernama
