Wan Junaidi calls for mature, inclusive Malaysia as nation marks Malaysia Day

In his Malaysia Day message, the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, emphasized the need for Malaysia to foster a mature and capable society amid global challenges.

He highlighted that true national strength lies not only in economic growth but in effectively managing diversity and ensuring inclusive development.

Wan Junaidi urged for proactive participation in shaping the future, advocating for a culture of excellence across various fields to meet international standards.

He also called for increased opportunities for marginalized groups and encouraged the emergence of young leaders in science and technology.

KUCHING, Sept 16 — Malaysia Day should serve as a national platform for reflection to assess how far the country has succeeded in building a mature, capable and magnanimous society in facing the challenges of the times.

The Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, said the strength of a nation is not measured solely by economic progress or physical development, but also depends on maturity and wisdom in managing its diversity.

“Malaysia today is entering an era that demands new ways of thinking. Global competition is becoming increasingly complex, driven by artificial intelligence, the digital economy and geopolitical changes.

“In this situation, we cannot merely be consumers of change. Instead, we must be the creators of the future,” he said in his message in conjunction with the 2026 Malaysia Day celebration today.

Wan Junaidi said Malaysia Day also served as a reminder that true progress could only be achieved when no one was left behind in the nation’s development.

He said the elderly, persons with disabilities, rural communities and vulnerable groups must continue to be given attention so that they too could enjoy the fruits of the nation’s prosperity.

“I also call for a culture of excellence to be continuously fostered in every field, whether in education, research, sports, the arts or public service. We must always strive to achieve the best standards at the international level.

“I also wish to see more young Sarawakians emerge as scientists, engineers, founders of technology companies, researchers, social entrepreneurs and community leaders,” he said. — Bernama

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砂拉越州元首敦万朱乃迪博士在马来西亚日致辞中强调，马来西亚需要在全球挑战中培育一个成熟和有能力的社会。

他强调，真正的国家实力不仅在于经济增长，还在于有效管理多样性和确保包容性发展。

万俊迪呼吁积极参与塑造未来，倡导在各个领域建立卓越文化，以达到国际标准。

他还呼吁为弱势群体创造更多机会，并鼓励科学技术领域涌现出青年领袖。

古晋，9月16日讯——马来西亚日应该成为一个全国性的反思平台，以评估国家在应对时代挑战方面，在建设一个成熟、有能力和宽宏大量的社会方面取得了多大的成功。

砂拉越州元首敦旺朱乃迪端姑嘉法尔表示，一个国家的实力不仅取决于经济进步或物质发展，还取决于其管理多样性的成熟度和智慧。

“如今，马来西亚正步入一个需要全新思维方式的时代。在全球竞争日益复杂的背景下，人工智能、数字经济和地缘政治变化正在推动全球竞争。

“在这种情况下，我们不能仅仅做变革的消费者，而必须成为未来的创造者，”他在今天为庆祝2026年马来西亚日发表的致辞中说道。

万俊迪表示，马来西亚日也提醒人们，只有在国家发展过程中不让任何人掉队，才能取得真正的进步。

他表示，必须继续关注老年人、残疾人、农村社区和弱势群体，使他们也能享受到国家繁荣的成果。

“我还呼吁在各个领域，无论是教育、科研、体育、艺术还是公共服务，都要不断培育追求卓越的文化。我们必须始终努力达到国际一流水平。”

“我也希望看到更多砂拉越年轻人成为科学家、工程师、科技公司创始人、研究人员、社会企业家和社区领袖，”他说。——马新社

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2025年，超过260万马来西亚人将访问印度尼西亚，两国正积极筹备庆祝建交70周年。

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