{"id":17703,"date":"2025-08-04T13:55:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T05:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmalaysiatimes.com\/?p=17703"},"modified":"2025-08-04T13:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T05:55:10","slug":"unity-ministry-seeks-tax-breaks-for-companies-supporting-community-unity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newmalaysiatimes.com\/?p=17703","title":{"rendered":"Unity Ministry Seeks Tax Breaks For Companies Supporting Community Unity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>KUDAT, Aug 4 (Bernama) &#8212;&nbsp;The National Unity Ministry will discuss with the Finance Ministry and Inland Revenue Board the possibility of offering tax breaks to companies that contribute directly to community-level unity efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said it is hoped the&nbsp;move would&nbsp;encourage more corporate entities to extend support through inclusive Corporate Social Responsibility programmes that strengthen societal harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aaron&nbsp;called on more non-governmental organisations&nbsp;and corporate companies to take an active role in organising community development programmes centred on unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSocial integration that directly impacts the well-being of local communities also strengthens the public\u2019s confidence in shared responsibility to build the nation\u2019s future,\u201d&nbsp;he said when launching&nbsp;the Borneo Unity Ride 2025 Tour Programme here today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also said cross-sector collaboration is key to fostering&nbsp;sustainable and effective unity in the spirit of Malaysia MADANI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aaron&nbsp;said that unity is not solely the responsibility of the government, but rather a collective effort involving all citizens, including the corporate sector, civil society&nbsp;and local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn the spirit of Malaysia MADANI, this cross-sector collaboration is vital to achieve&nbsp;a sustainable and effective unity ecosystem,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bicycle&nbsp;ride spans 15 days, covering more than 1,500 kilometres from the Tip of Borneo at Tanjung Simpang Mengayau here to Teluk Melano in Sarawak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme focuses on three core components: the National Unity and Integration Agenda, the Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat (ANMS)&nbsp;and the Semarak Bulan Kebangsaan 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212; 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