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ASM supports initiatives to strengthen social cohesion in Malaysia through ideaXchange: Unity in Action – Harmoni Mesra for a Sejahtera Malaysia, held on 7 May 2026. They brought together thought leaders and stakeholders to discuss strategies to enhance social harmony.
The Forum highlighted the importance of values-based education, community engagement, youth participation and cross-sector collaboration in nurturing a more cohesive society. Participants proposed practical initiatives, including inter-state exchange programmes and stronger collaboration among institutions to deepen cultural understanding and strengthen connections across Malaysia’s diverse communities.
The session reaffirmed that, for the Harmoni-Mesra initiative to be widely accepted, it requires sustained commitment from all sectors, including Government, academia, civil society, the private sector, and local communities. It also called for continued efforts to promote openness, tolerance and mutual understanding, while rejecting divisive narratives that can weaken national unity.
