The national unity ministry will hold discussions with the finance ministry and Inland Revenue Board on the possibility of offering tax breaks to companies that contribute directly to community-level unity efforts.
Minister Aaron Ago Dagang said he hoped the move would encourage more corporate entities to support corporate social responsibility programmes that strengthen social harmony.
Aaron also called on more NGOs and companies to take an active role in organising community development programmes centred on unity, saying that developing unity was a collective effort involving all citizens, including the corporate sector, civil society and local communities.
“Social integration that directly impacts the well-being of local communities also strengthens the public’s confidence in (our) shared responsibility to build the nation’s future,” he said.
“In the spirit of Malaysia Madani, this cross-sector collaboration is vital to achieve a sustainable and effective unity ecosystem,” he added when launching the Borneo Unity Ride 2025 Tour here today.
The bicycle ride spans 15 days and covers more than 1,500km from Kudat to Teluk Melano in Sarawak.
