23 September 2025, Kuala Lumpur – YBhg. Dato' Haslina Binti Abdul Hamid, Secretary General, Ministry Of National Unity officiated The International Conference On “Archives For Unity, Access And Identity” 2025.

We must ensure that archives not only survive, but thrive as instruments of unity, access, and identity. Our responsibility is not only technical, but also moral. We are custodians of truth, guardians of heritage, and enablers of understanding. The decisions we take and the systems we build will shape how future generations remember their past and how they envision their collective future.

Let us therefore commit to building archival systems that are inclusive, transparent, and resilient. Let us reaffirm that archives are not mere remnants of the past, but living instruments that nurture national unity, strengthen democracy, and inspire innovation. And let us work hand in hand across institutions, across borders, and across cultures to ensure that the collective memory of humanity remains intact, accessible, and meaningful for centuries to come.