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Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has underscored that the Jalur Gemilang symbolizes national unity belonging to all Malaysians regardless of ethnicity, faith or political affiliation, urging leaders to practise moderation and tolerance.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has launched the state's National Month celebrations, appealing to residents to prioritise unity and patriotism while cautioning against statements that could undermine national harmony.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has responded to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's unity-themed pantun with a traditional four-line Malay verse of his own, demonstrating the use of classical poetic form in contemporary political discourse.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has highlighted Sarawak's cultural diversity and inter-communal harmony as vital forces binding Malaysia together, ahead of next year's Sarawak Day celebrations in Sibu.