Unity Week 2026 Set To Take Place In Six Zones From April To June

PUTRAJAYA, April 3 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Unity Week (SMP) will be held across six zones nationwide from this month to June, aimed at promoting unity and enhancing public understanding of Malaysia’s rich cultural and ethnic diversity.

The opening ceremony of SMP 2026 is expected to be launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on June 13.

National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said this year marks the fourth edition of the programme, which carries the theme ‘Bersama Membina Negara Bangsa’.

“SMP is not just a signature event of the Ministry of National Unity (KPN), but a vital platform to strengthen harmony and ensure the continued peace of the nation,” he said in a statement today.

He added that a strong sense of unity serves as the main pillar in maintaining the stability and prosperity of Malaysia MADANI.

According to the statement, the celebrations will begin in the East Zone from April 9 to 11 at AEON Mall Kota Bharu, followed by the North Zone from April 23 to 26 at Indera Mulia Stadium, Ipoh.

Subsequent events will take place in the Sarawak and South Zones from May 8 to 10 at Boulevard Shopping Mall Miri, and Dataran Memorial Pengisytiharan Kemerdekaan, Bandar Hilir, Melaka, respectively.

For the Central Zone, the programme is scheduled from May 15 to 17 at the National Museum, Kuala Lumpur, while the national-level celebration will be held from June 11 to 14 at the grounds of Likas Stadium, Kota Kinabalu.

A wide range of activities will be offered to visitors of all ages, including the people’s sports competition, exhibitions, Unity Run, cross-cultural performances, and sales of community economy products under Rukun Tetangga.

-- BERNAMA