KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 —The Ministry of National Unity (KPN) has decided against establishing the National Harmony Commission (SKN), following a decision by the National Unity Advisory Council at its first meeting of 2026.
In a written reply published on the Parliament website, the ministry said the decision followed two engagement sessions and considered the views of all parties.
“The engagement sessions involved civil society organisations, government agencies, academics, community leaders and various stakeholders to assess the need for, scope and implications of establishing the commission, as well as the challenges and feasibility involved,” the ministry said.
It was responding to a question from Dr V. Sivakumar (PH-Batu Gajah), who asked about the status and timeline for establishing SKN, its proposed enforcement powers, and assurances that it would not duplicate the roles of existing agencies in addressing discrimination and racial tensions.
