Melaka Allocates RM1.2 Million To Boost Unity Programmes

By Mohd Fakri Awang Lah

MELAKA,  April 1 (Bernama) -- The Department of National Unity and Integration (JPNIN) has received a special allocation of RM1.2 million from the Melaka government since 2023 to implement a wide range of community unity programmes.

Its Melaka director, Intan Suhana Yusuff, said the department receives RM300,000 annually to drive inter-racial integration initiatives aimed at enhancing socio-economic well-being in the state.

“The Melaka JPNIN received the allocation under the state government’s Focus 9: Health, Human Resources and Unity, which is designed to strengthen unity among local communities through various programmes that directly support the national unity agenda.

“Since the implementation of this initiative, a total of 311 programmes have been carried out, involving 72,212 participants. This reflects a very encouraging response from the community and highlights the effectiveness of efforts to strengthen unity at the grassroots level,” she told Bernama.

Among the initiatives implemented is the Jalinan Mesra Perpaduan @KRT Programme, held in conjunction with the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) Programme.

Intan Suhana said this initiative has proven effective in delivering unity-driven messages to a broad target group.

She added that the programmes involve diverse segments of society across various races and stakeholders, including Rukun Tetangga Areas (KRT), the Voluntary Patrol Scheme (SRS), the Rukun Negara Secretariat (SRN), Rukun Negara Clubs (KRN), as well as Perpaduan childcare centres and kindergartens.

It also involves Community Mediators (MK), as well as federal and state agencies, statutory bodies, government-linked companies (GLCs), corporate and private sectors, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and local community leaders.

Looking ahead to 2026, she said more programmes have been planned and are expected to continue delivering positive impact through a comprehensive and inclusive approach, in line with the Unity Government’s aspiration to build a CIVIL Malaysia under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

“This effort aligns with the ‘Together Building a Nation’ theme led by the Ministry of National Unity in strengthening unity towards nation-building.

“It also supports the achievement of the state-level Unity Index (IPNas) 2025, where Melaka recorded a high score of 0.816, the second highest in Malaysia, positioning Melaka as a model of social excellence,” she said.

He noted that Melaka’s strong unity is driven by effective governance and inclusive development policies.

“The people in Melaka demonstrate a strong national ethos, positive cross-ethnic social relations, and active participation in community activities. Transparent governance and a harmonious social environment remain the state’s key strengths,” she added.

-- BERNAMA