Khairul Aming inspires unity at Keretapi Sarong Malaysia Day

Social media sensation and entrepreneur, Khairul Aming, moved Malaysians ahead of Malaysia Day with an emotional message on unity and national harmony. His stirring video, filmed during the annual Keretapi Sarong 2024 event, touched the hearts of many, reminding the nation of its rich cultural diversity and the importance of preserving unity in the face of challenges.

The video, lasting over two minutes, showcases participants of Keretapi Sarong 2024, donning traditional attire, including the iconic sarong, and celebrating Malaysia’s unique multicultural identity. Khairul’s heartfelt message, combined with his personal reflections on Malaysia’s unity, struck a deep chord with viewers across the country.

Khairul Aming: “Don’t Let Anyone Break Our Unity”

In his now-viral video shared on TikTok and X, Khairul Aming, whose real name is Khairul Amin Kamarulzaman, passionately called for Malaysians to safeguard the nation’s unity. “Don’t let anyone break the unity of our country. Together, we must preserve, protect, and take pride in our homeland,” he wrote in the video’s caption, which has garnered over 38,000 likes and hundreds of comments.

The content creator, known for his cooking videos, shared his thoughts on Malaysia’s uniqueness, emphasizing the need for collective responsibility in maintaining national harmony. “Today, we all boarded the train, smiled, sweated, and sang together. Malaysia is rich with religion, culture, and ethnicity, making it truly unique,” Khairul said. He also acknowledged that misunderstandings may arise but stressed the importance of resolving them in the spirit of unity.

Keretapi Sarong 2024: A Celebration of Malaysia’s Diversity

The Keretapi Sarong event, has become a yearly tradition held in conjunction with Malaysia Day on September 16. This year’s event, organized by Locco, marks the eighth edition since it began in 2016. What started as a casual movement to celebrate Malaysia’s cultural diversity has evolved into a much-anticipated national event.

Participants gathered at train stations, dressed in traditional clothing such as sarong, baju kurung, and songket, symbolizing the harmonious blend of cultures that define Malaysia. The event culminated at a “secret location,” later revealed to be Lanai@Matic, in Kuala Lumpur’s Malaysian Tourism Centre. Thousands of participants recited the Rukun Negara alongside Khairul Aming, echoing a sense of shared pride in their identity as Malaysians.