May 15 — In announcing the formation of the Ministry of National Unity on 9 March 2020, the PM said “A solid inter-ethnic unity is a determinant of the continuity and survival of our country”. Indeed, forging national unity is a tall order for the new unity minister Datuk Halimah...
May 15 — In announcing the formation of the Ministry of National Unity on 9 March 2020, the PM said “A solid inter-ethnic unity is a determinant of the continuity and survival of our country”. Indeed, forging national unity is a tall order for the new unity minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique, ministry units and staff, as well as the committees and councils placed under the purview of the independent ministry.
However, simply understood human groups and societies which comprise individuals are by their very nature diverse and therefore need constant propping up to stand as a whole. A more sinister interpretation is that because of society’s heterogeneity, unity eludes it. In essence, unity is not the natural law or state of mankind and has to be worked at for posterity.
Unity and political stability slogans are also important in reminding the rakyat to maintain good relations with one another in order to entice foreign tourists and investors. Woe befalls the nation if its peoples are embroiled in interethnic altercation and fighting which have the potential of turning into bloody riots. The 13 May 1969 inter-ethnic violence is a grim reminder.
A wise and expedient strategy for the unity minister would be to interpret the NUCC Unity Blueprint and manifest it in effective community programmes and activities at all levels. There is no need to waste precious time and resources to come up with a new roadmap.
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