Bersatu’s Chegu Bard lied about the establishment of Inter Faith Harmony Committee

National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang pointed out that Bersatu’s Chegu Bard lied about the establishment of Inter Faith Harmony Committee by claiming that the committee was part of the government’s agenda to promote religious pluralism.

He pointed out the previous government had agreed to the formation of the committee as a platform to foster dialogue between Muslim and non-Muslim bodies.

The committee has two main functions: first, to propose strategies rooted in religious values to the government, aimed at fostering greater understanding and harmony among different faiths.

“Secondly, it is responsible for implementing initiatives which promote awareness and unity between religious communities, for the benefit of society,” he said in a statement yesterday.

Chegu Bard on Monday falsely accused the Neighbourhood Watch Area members of participating in ritual activities during a visit to non-Islamic places of worship as part of the Madani Harmony initiative.

The Harmony Trail programme in Madani Harmony does not involve religious ritual practices.

“This programme is designed to promote unity, foster mutual understanding, and uplift universal values shared by different faiths while strengthening the bonds among Malaysians.

“The Madani Harmony initiative embodies the core principles of national integration: understanding, respect, and acceptance, ensuring that harmony between communities remains intact,” Aaron stated.

“In line with this, the National Unity Ministry, in collaboration with the Islamic Development Department (Jakim), has made fostering harmonious relationships among people of different faiths a priority in enhancing national unity,” he added.