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Ipoh's upcoming Jom Makan Expo 2026 will showcase the city's culinary heritage as a unifying force across Malaysia's diverse communities, featuring over 50 food stalls and cultural galleries.
Malaysia's National Unity Ministry is targeting 1,280 certified community mediators by 2030, with plans to open 12 new mediation centres across the country. The initiative supports the 13th Malaysia Plan's focus on social cohesion through accessible, cost-effective dispute resolution.
Malaysia's community mediation programme has successfully resolved 1,273 disputes between 2017 and 2025, with 595 certified mediators now operating across 10 centres nationally, offering free conflict resolution services.
A former Federal Court judge has called for Adibah Amin's literary works to be integrated into Malaysia's school curriculum, arguing her writings can strengthen national cohesion and instil values of tolerance among students.
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has criticised recent divisive political remarks suggesting non-Malay Malaysians look to foreign nations, warning such rhetoric threatens the social cohesion binding all citizens together.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has urged political leaders to uphold moderation, mutual respect and national unity, warning that divisive rhetoric undermines Malaysia's multicultural foundation.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has reaffirmed that the Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang convoy will persist as a key initiative for fostering national pride and cohesion during Malaysia's 2026 National Month and Malaysia Day celebrations.
Veteran Malaysian politicians are urging voters to choose leaders based on ethnicity rather than competence, a simplistic approach that ignores merit, integrity, and governance capacity—threatening Malaysia's future.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned against the persistent use of racial, religious and state-based divisions in Malaysian politics, arguing that such narratives distract from pressing security threats facing the nation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on federal, state and local leaders to ensure fair and transparent engagement with all communities, stressing that equitable governance is vital for Malaysia's long-term stability and social cohesion.