PETALING JAYA: Unity must begin at home, says National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang, as he extended his wishes to the Tamil and Sikh communities in Malaysia in conjunction with Tamil Chitirai Puthandu and Hari Vaisakhi.
“Happy Tamil Chitirai Puthandu and Hari Vaisakhi to all Tamil and Sikh communities in Malaysia.
“The new year symbolises a fresh beginning filled with inspiration, hope and determination.
"This is the time for us to renew our resolve, strengthen humanitarian values and nurture a stronger spirit of unity in our daily lives,” he said in a Facebook post on Tuesday (April 14).
He said the family institution is the backbone of national unity, as values such as respect, love, tolerance and mutual understanding are first nurtured at home.
“Children raised in a harmonious environment will grow into individuals who appreciate diversity.
“Therefore, every parent and family member plays an important role as early educators in shaping a generation with strong character and noble values,” he said.
Aaron said unity does not begin on grand stages, but in everyday interactions within the household.
“Unity does not begin on big stages, but at the dining table, in the living room, and in every daily interaction within the family.
“When these values are consistently nurtured, they will form a strong foundation for harmony in Malaysia’s multi-racial and multi-religious society,” he said.
He added that unity is key to national strength, warning that progress would be difficult and stability threatened without it.
“However, with strong unity, Malaysia can stand tall as a peaceful, inclusive and progressive nation.
“Our diversity is not a weakness, but the country’s greatest asset that must be preserved and celebrated together,” he said.
He expressed hope that the celebrations would bring happiness, prosperity and well-being to all Malaysians while strengthening unity among the people," he said.
