KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announces a potential RM5mil matching fund in Budget 2027 for the revival of memorials honouring national leaders during National Unity Week in Kota Kinabalu.
“I hope the Sabah government would provide suitable locations for the building of two Sabah leaders’ memorial as a form of appreciation for the sacrifice in the formation of the state and country,” he said.
Anwar said this during his address at the opening of the National Unity Week programme at the Likas Sports Complex here, Saturday (July 13).
To promote unity among youth, the government plans to distribute RM10,000 grants to 189 Rukun Negara Secretariats in higher education institutions and RM5,000 to 6,849 school clubs.
Anwar emphasised the importance of unity and warned against divisive sentiments, citing historical examples.
Chief Minister Hajiji Noor expressed gratitude for hosting the event, highlighting Sabah’s diverse and harmonious society as a model for national unity.
The event was attended by state and federal ministers as well as officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang and others.
