NATIONAL-LEVEL RUKUN TETANGGA GOLDEN JUBILEE TO BE HELD IN AUGUST 

SEGAMAT, May 15 (Bernama) -- The national-level Golden Jubilee celebration of the 50th anniversary of Rukun Tetangga (KRT) will be held at the Kampung Kasipillay Rukun Tetangga Area (KRT) in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 28.

National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the celebration will continue the following day at Galaxy Hall in Sentul, also in the federal capital. 

“In line with the changing times and five decades of KRT’s presence in the country, I am pleased to announce that ‘Empowering Communities, Strengthening Unity’ will be the new slogan for KRT,” he said when officiating the Johor State-level Unity Week celebration and pre-launch of the Rukun Tetangga Golden Jubilee 2025 at Dataran Segamat here today.

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Also present were National Unity Ministry deputy secretary-general, Mohamad Sobri Mat Daud, and Department of National Unity and Integration director-general, Datuk Roslan Che Daud.

 Aaron said the establishment of the first KRT in Kampung Kasipillay on Aug 29, 1975 marked the beginning of the KRT initiative nationwide, which has proven to be one of the most effective policies in building a united national identity.

“It not only reflects the government’s concern for the well-being of the people but also positions the rakyat as agents of change in shaping the country’s future,” he said.

Aaron also said that in 2024, a total of 152 Rukun Tetangga units were modelled as drivers of progressive communities, an initiative to elevate the role of KRT within communities across the country.

During the event, Aaron also launched the new KRT logo.

Speaking to reporters after the celebration, Aaron said there are currently 8,529 KRTs nationwide, with 20 per cent of KRT chairmen being youths, proving the strong commitment of the younger generation in strengthening local community unity.

-- BERNAMA