Fun-filled Day Two Of SMP 2025 Highlights Malaysia's Rich Diversity
The highlight this morning was a special children's programme, kicking off with the Little Chef Competition, followed by a lively musical performance by Didi & Friends scheduled for the afternoon
Adding to the excitement, today's festivities also include Malay traditional cooking demonstrations, traditional games, and talent shows such as the Unity Idol 2025 competition and the Battle of the Bands, providing a platform for aspiring musicians to shine.
Tonight, a Unity Partners Certificate Presentation Ceremony will be held to honour the support and commitment of strategic partners who have worked closely with the Ministry of National Unity to promote and enliven the celebration.
The ceremony will be officiated by Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang at 8pm, accompanied by Deputy Minister K. Saraswathy.
A total of 35 engaging activities are lined up throughout the week until this Sunday, including the Rumah KAMI ethnic house exhibition, Kadazan Dusun and Orang Asli villages, the Malaysia Tanah Airku exhibition, a national museum timeline showcase, and the Malaysia Library Pavilion
Carrying the theme "Harmony in Diversity", SMP 2025 also features the Food Unites programme, MADANI sales, local crafts and SME products, a durian fair, Unity Run, traditional sports, e-sports tournament, Kembara Ilmu, Penang Book Festival, Wayang Pacak (outdoor cinema), Open Boria Competition, traditional costume parade, and primary school ethnic dance contest.
Visitors can also access on-the-spot services, including traffic summons discounts by the police (PDRM) and Road Transport Department (JPJ), as well as compound reductions by local authorities such as Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP).
To ease travel, seven Rapid Penang shuttle buses are available for public use, while AirAsia Ride is offering special discounts for rides to the event venue.
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