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Barnama
5 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Sejati MADANI: Angkasa Seeks RM10 Mln In Additional Funds To Implement 100 New Projects
MELAKA, 26 JulaI (Bernama) -- Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (Angkasa) is seeking RM10 million in additional funds to facilitate wider participation of cooperative members in the Sejahtera Komuniti MADANI (SejaTi MADANI) programme. Angkasa president Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Fattah Abdullah said additional funds would be used to finance 100 new projects under the initiative, which has continued to show positive outcomes since it was launched last year. 'The additional funds are essential due to rising demand from cooperatives nationwide keen to take part in projects under the initiative involving the agriculture, tourism, recycling and food production sectors. 'This is because, out of more than 16,000 registered Angkasa members, only a small number have benefitted so far, and I believe the initiative needs to be expanded,' he told reporters after the launch of the Koperasi Usahawan Alor Gajah Melaka Berhad Freshwater Fish Farming Project at Jalan Kampung Rembia Tengah here today. The ceremony was officiated by Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari, who is also the Alor Gajah Member of Parliament. Abdul Fattah explained that Angkasa had previously been allocated 20 SejaTi MADANI projects worth RM2 million, with four already completed, while the rest had achieved at least 80 per cent progress and were expected to be completed by year-end. 'For new projects under the additional funding, we will focus on food production, especially those that yield fast results and have a direct impact on the community. 'The issue of supply shortages and rising prices of chicken, fish and vegetables is not something new and it must be addressed,' he said. Meanwhile, Abdul Fattah said a strong governance structure, including an internal monitoring body and support from relevant agencies, has placed Angkasa on the right track to effectively implement the community-scale project.
Barnama
5 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Youth Involvement In Agro Sector Signals Success Of Sejati MADANI Initiative
ALOR GAJAH, July 26 (Bernama) -- The growing involvement of youth in agriculture and livestock sectors under the 'Sejahtera Komuniti MADANI' (SejaTi MADANI) initiative indicates that the programme is progressing well, says Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari. The Alor Gajah MP said efforts to attract this group must be continued, including convincing them that the food security sector was among the most stable. 'This is because as long as there are people, food will always be needed. We only need to enhance their knowledge and interest, including financial management, use of technology, as well as opening up more avenues for assistance and funding,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after launching the Freshwater Fish Farming (Catfish) Project by Koperasi Usahawan Alor Gajah Melaka Berhad at Jalan Kampung Rembia Tengah here today, which was also attended by Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia (Angkasa) president Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Fattah Abdullah. Commenting further on the SejaTi MADANI programme spearheaded by Angkasa in collaboration with various government agencies, he said the initiative had shown increasing positive impact on participating communities, with some already entering their second phase. 'With a maximum funding of RM100,000, we can see that projects under this initiative have produced positive outcomes, including the emergence of various youth agro-projects such as catfish farming, village chicken rearing, agricultural drone rental services, and even sustainable cooking oil filtration innovations. 'Some of these projects have already progressed to the second phase without requiring additional funds, which indicates the success and resilience of this community economic model,' he said. At the same time, he reminded freshwater fish farmers, especially those breeding catfish, not to discharge untreated pond waste water directly into rivers or main drainage systems. He said a proactive approach using modern technology must be adopted by operators as more entrepreneurs, including local cooperatives, venture into agro-farming projects, particularly catfish farming.
Barnama
6 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Angkasa Wants ICA-AP To Boost Efforts To Market Co-op Products, Services In Asia Pacific
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (ANGKASA) wants the International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) to boost efforts to help market cooperatives' products and services among Asia Pacific countries. Its president, Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Fattah Abdullah, who is also ICA-AP vice-president, said comprehensive collaborations between regional cooperatives were very vital to increase cooperatives-to-cooperatives (C-2-C) market access. 'Asia Pacific cooperatives need to play a significant role in intensifying long-term collaborations, market access facilities and incentives capable of stimulating production and marketing of products and services in various business sectors,' he said in a statement today, adding that the suggestion was mooted when he attended the ICA-AP board meeting and an international workshop in Guangzhou, China. The ICA-AP board meeting was attended by Asia Pacific cooperative leaders, including those from China, the Philippines, India, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Nepal and Sri Lanka, and started on Wednesday and scheduled to end today. Abdul Fattah also stressed on the need to draft and finalise the direction of Asia Pacific cooperatives for the next five years during the ICA-AP Strategic Plan 2026-2030 meeting. 'The direction needs to be inclusive, sustainable and able to focus on efforts to raise public understanding about the cooperatives movement as a lifestyle as well as strengthening cooperative business at the regional and global level,' he said. ANGKASA also stated its commitment to strengthening and expanding markets for local cooperative products at the global level, describing its active participation at the international level as Malaysia's continued commitment to strengthen the cooperatives movement regionally and globally. "It's in line with ANGKASA's role in expanding international networking to increase the potential of cooperatives from the aspects of business, development and economic growth, as well as the direction of development of the cooperative movement in the Asia Pacific region,' it said. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
ANGKASA and Koperasi LLM sign MoA for ACNR 2025 in Penang
PETALING JAYA: Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (ANGKASA) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Koperasi Lembaga Lebuhraya Berhad (Koperasi LLM) to co-host the inaugural CIMB ASEAN Cultural Night Run @ Penang 2nd Bridge 2025 (ACNR 2025). The event is set to take place on August 16 at the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge in Penang. The MoA was signed by ANGKASA president Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Fattah Abdullah and Koperasi LLM chairman Datuk Idrus Mat Tais, witnessed by ANGKASA Group CEO Datuk Abdullah Jusoh and Koperasi LLM Deputy Secretary Nazri Saad. Abdul Fattah, who also serves as ASEAN Cooperative Organisation (ACO) president, highlighted that ANGKASA's involvement aims to encourage a healthy lifestyle while strengthening regional cooperative networks. 'This programme supports community wellness and allows cooperative movements to engage in large-scale regional initiatives,' he said during a press conference. ANGKASA is contributing RM100,000 in sponsorships, including prizes for winners and lucky draws, demonstrating its commitment to impactful social and economic programmes. The organisers aim to attract 5,000 participants from Malaysia and ASEAN nations. The run features three categories: a 5KM Fun Run, a 10KM competitive race divided by gender and age, and a 21KM competitive run with open and veteran divisions. Interested participants can register via ANGKASA's Facebook page (@ANGKASACoop) or the official website ( before the July 15 deadline. - Bernama
The Sun
05-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Angkasa approves RM255m for nine high-impact cooperative projects
KUALA LUMPUR: The 39th ANGKASA delegates' general meeting (MAPA) today approved an allocation of RM255 million to implement nine high-impact business projects set to benefit both the cooperative community and the general public. Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (ANGKASA) president Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Fattah Abdullah said the projects include the establishment of a cooperative-owned digital bank, food security initiatives, the development of affordable housing and the production of dairy products. 'Our goal is for cooperatives not only to remain relevant but to become major players in critical economic sectors such as food security, digital financial services and affordable housing. 'This RM255 million allocation aims to unlock greater potential and positioning cooperatives to be more competitive and sustainable,' he told reporters after the meeting, held at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today. The meeting also saw elections for ANGKASA's top two leadership posts - president and deputy president. Abdul Fattah retained his position after securing majority support from delegates, while Associate Prof Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Abdul Razak Shaik was elected as deputy president for the 2025-2028 term. The annual meeting brought together 4,898 cooperative delegates from across the country to deliberate on key resolutions, the strategic direction of the national cooperative movement, and action plans to strengthen the standing of Malaysian cooperatives at both domestic and international levels. - Bernama
