PUTRAJAYA: Six national badminton and two national darts players have been chosen as this year’s Unity Icons.
The National Unity Ministry has announced national badminton players Goh Sze Fei, Izzuddin Rumsani, Wan Muhammad Arif Shaharudin, Yap Roy King, Pearly Tan Koong Le, and Thinaah Muralitharan, along with national darts duo Tengku Hadzali Tengku Mustaffar and Tan Jenn Ming, as its 2025 Unity Icons.
"Sports serve as one of the most powerful platforms to foster unity, harmony, and togetherness among Malaysians.
"Each time our national athletes compete on the world stage, the people, regardless of race, religion, or background, stand firmly behind them, united in spirit as they cheer on the Jalur Gemilang flying high with pride," it said in a statement on Monday (Sept 1).
The statement further said the national athletes have not only achieved success on the international stage, but also set an inspiring example that the spirit of sportsmanship can break down barriers of difference and strengthen the spirit of Malaysia Madani.
Its minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang has also expressed his hope that all the Unity Icons will continue to spread the message of unity and sow the seeds of harmony among the people.
This aligns with the nation’s aspiration to build a peaceful, harmonious, and united nation.
The ministry believes that with the spirit and commitment demonstrated by these icons, the values of unity can continue to flourish, bringing Malaysians together under one national identity.
