National interests must transcend racial, religious differences, says Aaron

In a statement commemorating Malaysia Day, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang emphasized the importance of strengthening the national identity that transcends racial, religious, and regional differences.

He highlighted the country's diversity as a national treasure and urged Malaysians to continue respecting and sharing common values to maintain unity and harmony.

Reflecting on Malaysia's formation in 1963 through negotiation and understanding, Dagang reiterated the need for a shared national identity as a cornerstone for peace, stability, and prosperity.

Celebrating the 63rd anniversary, he reminded citizens of their collective responsibility towards the nation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Malaysians need to continue strengthening their sense of belonging and shared identity in the effort to build a strong nation-state, with national interests surpassing racial, religious and regional differences.

National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said that in conjunction with the 63rd Malaysia Day celebration, the people are also urged to continue respecting one another, sharing common values, and preserving the unity and harmony that are the foundations of the country’s peace, stability and prosperity.

“After 63 years, the diversity of races, religions, cultures, languages, and customs in Malaysia continues to be a treasure and strength of the nation. From Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah and Sarawak, each community contributes to Malaysia’s unique and rich face.

“However, behind all the differences, we share the same identity, we are Malaysians. This sharing of identity is the foundation of the country’s peace, stability nd prosperity,” he said in a Facebook post.

Aaron said that despite diversity, all citizens share a common identity as Malaysians, which in turn becomes an important foundation in building the country’s future together.

The formation of Malaysia on Sept 16, 1963, was the result of a process of negotiation and mutual understanding that began with a proposal put forward by Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj in 1961, followed by the Cobbold Commission, the Inter-Governmental Committee and a series of negotiations.

The process also involved figures such as Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, Tun Fuad Stephens, Tun Datu Mustapha Datu Harun, Temenggong Jugah Anak Barieng and Stephen Kalong Ningkan, whose contributions became among the foundations of the nation’s formation.

“Happy Malaysia Day 2026. Malaysia belongs to all of us and Malaysia is our shared responsibility,” he added. — Bernama

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在纪念马来西亚日的声明中，国家团结部长拿督亚伦·阿戈·达甘强调了加强超越种族、宗教和地域差异的国家认同的重要性。

他强调国家的多样性是国家的宝贵财富，并敦促马来西亚人民继续尊重和分享共同价值观，以维护团结与和谐。

回顾马来西亚在 1963 年通过谈判和理解而成立的历史，达冈重申了共同的民族认同是和平、稳定和繁荣的基石。

在庆祝建国63周年之际，他提醒公民们对国家负有集体责任。

吉隆坡，9月16日讯——马来西亚人需要继续加强归属感和共同身份认同，努力建设一个强大的民族国家，使国家利益超越种族、宗教和地域差异。

国家团结部长拿督亚伦·阿戈·达甘表示，值此马来西亚日63周年之际，也敦促人民继续互相尊重，分享共同价值观，维护国家和平、稳定和繁荣的基础——团结与和谐。

“63年来，马来西亚种族、宗教、文化、语言和习俗的多样性一直是国家的宝贵财富和力量。从马来西亚半岛到沙巴和砂拉越，每个社群都为马来西亚独特而丰富的面貌做出了贡献。”

“然而，尽管存在种种差异，我们拥有相同的身份认同，我们都是马来西亚人。这种共同的身份认同是国家和平、稳定和繁荣的基础，”他在脸书上发帖说道。

亚伦表示，尽管存在多样性，但所有公民都拥有共同的马来西亚人身份，这反过来又成为共同建设国家未来的重要基础。

马来西亚于 1963 年 9 月 16 日成立，是经过谈判和相互理解的过程的结果。这一过程始于 1961 年东姑阿都拉曼·布特拉·哈吉提出的提案，随后成立了科博尔德委员会、政府间委员会，并进行了一系列谈判。

这一过程还涉及敦阿都拉萨、敦福阿德斯蒂芬斯、敦达图穆斯塔法达图哈伦、天猛公朱加阿纳巴里恩和史蒂芬卡隆宁甘等人物，他们的贡献成为国家形成的基础之一。

“祝大家2026年马来西亚日快乐。马来西亚属于我们所有人，马来西亚是我们共同的责任。”他补充道。——马新社

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