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The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Penang unity week 2025 to boost grassroots integration and harmony
GEORGE TOWN: The National Unity Week (SMP) is more than a symbolic event, it is a crucial platform to foster social cohesion and meaningful grassroots integration, says Penang National Unity and Integration Department (JPNIN) director Rohai Zahar Nedi. Penang has been selected to host the 2025 National Unity Week, featuring a wide range of programmes designed to promote harmony through sports, cultural and artistic activities. The event, running from this Thursday until July 20, will include the Rumah Kami exhibition showcasing 24 ethnic communities, replicas of Kadazandusun and Orang Asli longhouses, as well as exhibitions by government agencies, private sector organisations, and NGOs. Rohai highlighted key attractions such as MADANI sales, FoodUnites, traffic summons discounts, museum showcases, and the cultural concert Malam Irama Sama-Sama Kita featuring top Malaysian artistes. He emphasised that the event encourages cross-cultural interaction and shared experiences across ethnic and generational lines, key to bridging social divides, building empathy, and strengthening national identity. More importantly, it promotes the core values of 'Understand, Respect and Accept', encouraging Malaysians to not only appreciate each other's backgrounds, but to embrace diversity as a national strength. Rohai added that the initiative contributes to a sustainable unity ecosystem and positions national cohesion as a shared responsibility, not just a government mandate. To further boost public engagement, the National Unity Ministry is organising a Jelajah Kembara Perpaduan roadshow, which began in Melaka on April 4–5 and has since reached Kedah, Kelantan, Johor, Perlis, Terengganu, and Sabah. Rohai called on Malaysians of all backgrounds to treat unity as a collective duty and a valuable legacy to be preserved with sincerity and awareness. The 2025 National Unity Week will be held at Batu Kawan Stadium over four days, with the official launch by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim scheduled for 10.30 am on July 19. - Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Penang To Host Unity Week With Focus On Grassroots Integration
GEORGE TOWN, July 14 (Bernama) -- The National Unity Week (SMP) is more than a symbolic event, it is a crucial platform to foster social cohesion and meaningful grassroots integration, says Penang National Unity and Integration Department (JPNIN) director Rohai Zahar Nedi. Penang has been selected to host the 2025 National Unity Week, featuring a wide range of programmes designed to promote harmony through sports, cultural and artistic activities. Running from this Thursday until July 20, the event will include the Rumah Kami exhibition showcasing 24 ethnic communities, replicas of Kadazandusun and Orang Asli longhouses, as well as exhibitions by government agencies, private sector organisations, as well as non-governmental organisations (NGO). 'Other highlights include MADANI sales, FoodUnites, traffic summons discounts, museum showcases and the cultural concert Malam Irama Sama-Sama Kita featuring top Malaysian artistes,' Rohai said in a radio interview with MutiaraFM today. He said the event encourages cross-cultural interaction and shared experiences across ethnic and generational lines, key to bridging social divides, building empathy and strengthening national identity. 'More importantly, it promotes the core values of 'Understand, Respect and Accept', encouraging Malaysians to not only appreciate each other's backgrounds, but to embrace diversity as a national strength,' he said. Rohai added that the initiative contributes to a sustainable unity ecosystem and positions national cohesion as a shared responsibility, not just a government mandate. To further boost public engagement, the National Unity Ministry is organising a Jelajah Kembara Perpaduan roadshow, which began in Melaka on April 4–5 and has since reached Kedah, Kelantan, Johor, Perlis, Terengganu and Sabah. Rohai called on Malaysians of all backgrounds to treat unity as a collective duty and a valuable legacy to be preserved with sincerity and awareness.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
From Chetti weddings to 50pc traffic discounts, Unity Week 2025 in Batu Kawan blends culture, cuisine and community; PM to attend July 19
NIBONG TEBAL, July 13 — The 2025 National Unity Week (SMP) celebration, set to take place over four days starting next Thursday at Batu Kawan Stadium here, promises a variety of exciting and interactive activities for visitors. Penang National Unity and Integration Department director Rozai Zahar Nedi said among the main attractions will be traffic summons discounts of between 30 and 50 percent offered by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Penang Island City Council (MBPP). He said this third edition, following previous ones in Kuching (2023) and Johor (2024), will feature the Rumah Kami exhibition, showcasing 24 ethnic groups from across the country, including the Siamese, Chetti, Kerinci, Melayu Brunei, Baba Nyonya, Kedayan and Bisaya. 'Visitors will be able to step inside these traditional houses and experience their culture, food, weddings and attire firsthand. 'There will also be live cooking demonstrations, giving visitors a chance to sample their unique cuisines throughout the four-day event,' he told Bernama in an exclusive interview at the Seberang Perai Selatan Unity Complex. 'It's more than just displaying the architecture of each ethnic group, we're filling these houses with traditional attire, cultural performances, dances and music specially curated for visitors,' he said. Police and the Penang Island City Council will be setting up counters offering discounts on traffic summonses between 30 and 50 per cent. — Bernama pic Rozai Zahar said SMP 2025 will also feature exhibitions by 43 government departments and agencies, entrepreneur showcases under the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, displays and product sales by Progressive Rukun Tetangga Areas, a book fair, foodunites and food trucks, e-sports and traditional games, as well as performances by popular artists. For security and defence enthusiasts, he said there will be a display of assets by the Malaysian Armed Forces, PDRM, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and Civil Defence Force. The highlight of the event will be the official launch by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at 10.30 am on July 19, where he is expected to join visitors at the foodunites area, which will offer over 130 traditional dishes at affordable prices. With a target of 200,000 visitors, Rozai Zahar said this year's northern zone edition of SMP is themed 'Perpaduan Dalam Kepelbagaian Bagi Memupuk Keharmonian Masyarakat Melalui Detik-Detik Perpaduan' (Unity in Diversity: Fostering Social Harmony Through Shared Moments of Unity). Rozai Zahar said the objective of SMP is to raise public awareness on the importance of preserving national unity and integration as the foundation for a harmonious, prosperous and stable added that the event aims to ignite patriotic spirit and love for the country, while fostering a society where unity is reflected in daily interactions, guided by mutual respect, cooperation, and tolerance, ultimately encouraging greater community engagement. He said free Rapid Penang bus services will run between Sungai Nibong, Seberang Jaya, and Batu Kawan Stadium, while AirAsia Ride will offer discounted fares to the venue. With just three days to go, Rozai Zahar said preparations are 80 percent complete and now in the final phase, with teams working to ensure all plans proceed smoothly. 'SMP isn't just a programme by the Ministry of National Unity, it also involves other ministries, such as the Ministry of Education. This is not merely a festival, but an informative platform designed to directly engage and educate the public,' he emphasised. — Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Unity Week 2025: Up To 50 Pct Off Summons, Exhibition Featuring 24 Ethnic Groups
By Erma Idayu Mohd Yusof NIBONG TEBAL, July 13 (Bernama) -- The 2025 National Unity Week (SMP) celebration, set to take place over four days starting next Thursday at Batu Kawan Stadium here, promises a variety of exciting and interactive activities for visitors. Penang National Unity and Integration Department director Rozai Zahar Nedi said among the main attractions will be traffic summons discounts of between 30 and 50 percent offered by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Penang Island City Council (MBPP). He said this third edition, following previous ones in Kuching (2023) and Johor (2024), will feature the Rumah Kami exhibition, showcasing 24 ethnic groups from across the country, including the Siamese, Chetti, Kerinci, Melayu Brunei, Baba Nyonya, Kedayan and Bisaya. 'Visitors will be able to step inside these traditional houses and experience their culture, food, weddings and attire firsthand. 'There will also be live cooking demonstrations, giving visitors a chance to sample their unique cuisines throughout the four-day event,' he told Bernama in an exclusive interview at the Seberang Perai Selatan Unity Complex. 'It's more than just displaying the architecture of each ethnic group, we're filling these houses with traditional attire, cultural performances, dances and music specially curated for visitors,' he said. Rozai Zahar said SMP 2025 will also feature exhibitions by 43 government departments and agencies, entrepreneur showcases under the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, displays and product sales by Progressive Rukun Tetangga Areas, a book fair, foodunites and food trucks, e-sports and traditional games, as well as performances by popular artists. For security and defence enthusiasts, he said there will be a display of assets by the Malaysian Armed Forces, PDRM, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and Civil Defence Force.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
KL Tower glows blue for National Unity Week 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: KL Tower will be illuminated in blue on July 18 and 19 as part of National Unity Week 2025, reinforcing the message of harmony among Malaysians. The initiative, led by the Ministry of National Unity (KPN), aims to foster mutual respect and togetherness in the country's diverse society. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang emphasised the significance of the blue lighting, stating, 'The blue lights represent peace and solidarity — a reminder that despite our differences, we are stronger together.' He also acknowledged KL Tower's role as a key partner in promoting unity. LSH Service Master CEO Khairil Faizal Othman, whose company manages the tower, highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in maintaining national harmony. 'Unity is a shared responsibility. Through this simple but meaningful gesture, we hope to remind everyone that national harmony is something we must all uphold,' he said. National Unity Week, an annual event organised by KPN, focuses on enhancing cultural understanding and national pride. This year's celebration will be held from July 17 to 20 at Batu Kawan Stadium in Penang, featuring cultural performances and community activities that showcase Malaysia's rich diversity. – Bernama
