MELAKA, 16 September 2026 (The Capital Post) – A record 10,494 participants took part in this year’s national-level Rukun Negara Speech Competition, marking the highest participation recorded since the programme began.
The final of the competition for the rotating trophy of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Melaka was officiated by Melaka Governor Tun Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam on Tuesday (15 September).
Beyond public speaking, the programme serves as a civic education platform for participants to understand, interpret and communicate the principles of the Rukun Negara within Malaysia’s multiracial, multireligious and multicultural society.
The National Unity Ministry said the Rukun Negara should not merely be recited but understood, embraced and practised as part of strengthening national identity, unity and nation-building.
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The programme also highlighted the role of the Federal Constitution as the country’s foundation and unity as a key strength in building a resilient and progressive Malaysia.
Also present were Deputy National Unity Minister YB Tuan Yuneswaran Ramaraj and Melaka State Secretary YB Datuk Wira Salhah binti Salleh, accompanying Melaka Chief Minister YAB Datuk Seri Utama Ab Rauf bin Yusoh.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of the National Unity Ministry, the record participation reflects continued public engagement with the values and principles of the Rukun Negara. – The Capital Post
