Malaysia’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths, and this calls for unity to be nurtured through inclusion, respectful dialogue, and a shared commitment to national values, says Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Shah.
Sultan Nazrin said developing a strong sense of nationhood required confronting divisive narratives, adapting to rapid changes, and nurturing a collective belief in equity, dignity, and mutual respect.
“Our sense of nationhood must be conceived broadly as a collective identity and a deep belief in the values that bind us together,” he said in his keynote address at the 2025 Merdeka Award Grant ceremony here today.
Sultan Nazrin serves as the royal patron and chairman of the Merdeka Award Trust.
The Perak sultan reminded Malaysians that unity did not come automatically in a diverse society, but…