Unity Ministry Seeks Tax Breaks For Companies Supporting Community Unity

KUDAT, Aug 4 (Bernama) — 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.

Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said it is hoped the move would encourage more corporate entities to extend support through inclusive Corporate Social Responsibility programmes that strengthen societal harmony.

Aaron called on more non-governmental organisations and corporate companies to take an active role in organising community development programmes centred on unity.

“Social integration that directly impacts the well-being of local communities also strengthens the public’s confidence in shared responsibility to build the nation’s future,” he said when launching the Borneo Unity Ride 2025 Tour Programme here today.

He also said cross-sector collaboration is key to fostering sustainable and effective unity in the spirit of Malaysia MADANI.

Aaron 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 and local communities.

“In the spirit of Malaysia MADANI, this cross-sector collaboration is vital to achieve a sustainable and effective unity ecosystem,” he added.

The bicycle 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.

The programme focuses on three core components: the National Unity and Integration Agenda, the Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat (ANMS) and the Semarak Bulan Kebangsaan 2025.

— BERNAMA