KPKT Lights up the Festival of Lights, Strengthening Unity in Diversity

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) continues to foster the spirit of unity and harmony through its most festive Festival of Lights Celebration in conjunction with KPKT’s 2026 Deepavali Celebration, held at Dewan Kristal, KPKT, on 27 October.

This annual event reflects KPKT’s commitment to celebrating the diversity of cultures and beliefs, while strengthening the bonds of friendship and togetherness among the ministry’s staff, who come from a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

The Minister of Housing and Local Government, YB Tuan Nga Kor Ming, said that KPKT has always made Malaysia’s major festive celebrations a platform to unite the ministry’s staff, foster mutual understanding and instil respect for the diversity that is the nation’s strength.

“This is the largest Deepavali celebration ever organised in KPKT’s history.”

“At KPKT, diversity is not a barrier to our unity; rather, it is the strength that unites us as one family. Whether it is Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, Deepavali or Christmas, every festival is celebrated together as a symbol of respect, trust and appreciation for the diversity we share,” he said.

He also stressed that the spirit of togetherness and mutual respect must continue to strengthen in every aspect of life, in line with the MADANI Government’s aspiration to build a harmonious, inclusive, and prosperous society. This commitment is also reflected in KPKT’s efforts to ensure fair and equitable service delivery for the well-being of all Malaysians.

He also shared the MADANI Government’s various efforts to support the Indian community. Among them, through MITRA, the MADANI Government has provided early education subsidies of up to RM2,530 to 4,000 Indian children from the B40 group, dialysis assistance subsidies of up to RM5,000 a year for 1,300 B40 kidney patients, as well as case-by-case welfare and cash assistance for those in need, such as the basic daily necessities scheme, marriage assistance, spectacles, and funeral assistance.

KPKT has also spearheaded the maintenance initiative for Non-Muslim Houses of Worship (RIBI), including temples, with more than RM200 million allocated to upgrade and refurbish RIBI nationwide.

This year’s Festival of Lights Celebration was also enlivened by a variety of cultural performances showcasing the unique arts and traditions of the Indian community, including a traditional dance performance accompanied by Dhol drumming, a cultural performance by the BollyOn group, and the traditional martial art of Silambattam. A choir performance by the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) and a musical performance by the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) Band further added to the festive atmosphere.

The event was also attended by the Minister of Human Resources, YB Dato’ Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan; the Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government, YB Datuk Hajah Aiman Athirah Binti Sabu; the Secretary-General of KPKT, YBhg. Datuk Wira Dr. M Noor Azman bin Taib, and KPKT’s top management, heads of departments and agencies under the ministry, as well as KPKT staff, who together livened up the celebration by wearing colourful traditional attire, highlighting the beauty of cultural diversity in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

The Festival of Lights Celebration is not merely a festive occasion, but also a manifestation of KPKT’s commitment to building an inclusive working environment that values the contribution of every staff member and strengthens the spirit of belonging. KPKT will continue to uphold the values of unity, harmony and mutual respect as the foundation for building a united organisation committed to delivering the best service to the people.

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