Cabinet approves suggestion for Rukun Negara to be recited at govt programmes

TAWAU: A suggestion by the National Unity Ministry to recite the Rukun Negara at every official government function has been accepted and approved at a recent Cabinet meeting.

Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang (pic) said the suggestion was an effort to instil the spirit of unity among Malaysians.

"We at the ministry feel that reciting this pledge is very important as we will (appreciate) the... unity and harmony in Malaysia when we recite the Rukun Negara.

"Previously, the Rukun Negara was recited in every primary and secondary school but this practice has dwindled, so I feel we need to bring this back,” he told reporters after the close of the 2023 national civil service integration networking programme here on Friday (Aug 11).

As the Rukun Negara was formulated following the May 13, 1969 incident, it forms the basis of all government policies and activities to ensure Malaysia is peaceful and harmonious, he said, adding that there were also so many other things that could be done to raise the level of patriotism of Malaysians. – Bernama