The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Malaysia's Department of National Unity is developing a Community Tension Index to assess social cohesion and track sensitivities around race, religion and royalty. The initiative responds to rising online divisiveness and supports plans for a National Harmony Commission.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to rise above divisive rhetoric, reaffirming that the nation's ethnic diversity remains a fundamental source of strength and resilience.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to Malaysians across all ethnic groups to uphold national unity and reject divisive racial rhetoric being propagated by certain political leaders, emphasizing that diversity remains a core strength.