He explained that this initiative aligns with the ministry’s ongoing efforts to bolster the Madani harmony initiative, which aims to foster greater appreciation among Malaysians for the country’s diverse religions, cultures, and traditions.

Aaron said the new committee will function under the Madani harmony committee, co-chaired by himself and the religious affairs minister Na’im Mokhtar.

He added that several programmes to promote unity, including the Madani dialogue series and the celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week, will be observed annually from next February.

“We will also hold other initiatives, including a harmony podcast, festive season advertisements, and documentaries which highlight stories of unity,” he said when winding up the debate of the 2025 Supply Bill, at the committee level for the ministry, in the Dewan Rakyat, today.

The Dewan Rakyat then passed the committee-level Supply Bill 2025 for the ministry, involving an allocation of RM711.34 million, after it received more votes in favour.

Earlier, 16 MPs from the government and the opposition, were engaged in a debate session at the committee level.