Madam Halimah Yacob Inaugurates First Harmony in Diversity Award in Jakarta

Former Singaporean President Madam Halimah Yacob attended and inaugurated the first Harmony in Diversity Award ceremony in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. This newly established award aims to celebrate and promote the importance of harmony in societies where people from diverse cultures and backgrounds coexist. In her speech at the ceremony, Madam Halimah Yacob highlighted Indonesia's rich diversity and emphasized the value of different ethnicities, religions, and cultures respecting each other and coexisting peacefully. She expressed the view that such an award plays a crucial role in raising awareness across society to embrace diversity and foster harmony. The establishment of this award is seen as an effort to embody Indonesia's long-held national motto of "Unity in Diversity" (Bhinneka Tunggal Ika). Particularly in Indonesia, with its diverse ethnic composition, mutual understanding and respect among different communities are essential for maintaining social cohesion and achieving development. The inauguration ceremony, held in the international city of Jakarta, provided an opportunity to send a message of respect for diversity not only within Indonesia but also to the international community.