National heroes: Pearly-Thinaah competing at the Badminton BWF World Championships in Paris, France; and (below) Sze Fei-Izzuddin posing for a photo during the awards ceremony at the India Open 2025 badminton tournament in New Delhi, India. — AFP
Badminton and darts players among those chosen by ministry
PETALING JAYA: Six national badminton and two national darts players have been chosen as this year’s Unity Icons.
National badminton players Goh Sze Fei, Nur 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, have been picked as 2025 Unity Icons by the National Unity Ministry.
“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.
It said the national athletes have not only achieved success on the international stage, but have also set an inspiring example of how the spirit of sportsmanship can break down barriers of difference and strengthen the spirit of Malaysia Madani.
National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang 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.
