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The Sun
12 hours ago
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- The Sun
AKM launches Ekspresi Merdeka video contest for Malaysia MADANI theme
PUTRAJAYA: Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia (AKM) has launched the Ekspresi Merdeka creative video contest, themed Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni, as part of the 2025 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. The competition, open from June 5 to August 8, invites Malaysians to showcase their patriotism through innovative video submissions. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced that state-level winners will advance to the national finals, set for September 13. 'This contest aims to inspire Malaysians to celebrate independence with creativity,' he said during his weekly press conference. Details are available on AKM's official platforms. Fahmi, also the MADANI Government spokesperson, highlighted additional activities like interactive nationhood sessions and lucky draws during state-level prize ceremonies on August 23-24 and the national finale. The initiative involves collaboration with entities such as the Ministry of Education, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, and Mydin Hypermarket. The Malaysia MADANI theme, announced earlier this month, will guide this year's National Day (August 31 in Putrajaya) and Malaysia Day (Penang) celebrations.
Barnama
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
AKM Organising 'Ekspresi Merdeka' Creative Video Contest From June 5 To Aug 8
PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (Bernama) -- Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia (AKM) is organising the Ekspresi Merdeka creative video competition themed Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni as part of the 2025 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. The competition runs from June 5 to Aug 8, and aims to encourage public participation in commemorating the country's independence through creative expression. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said state-level winners will compete in the national finals, which will conclude on Sept 13. 'The objective of the competition is to encourage more Malaysians to enliven the spirit of independence using creative platforms. 'Further information about the competition is available on the AKM's official website and social media channels,' he said at his weekly press conference today. Fahmi, who is also the MADANI Government spokesperson, said a variety of engaging activities, including interactive nationhood sessions and lucky draws, will be held in conjunction with the state-level prize-giving ceremonies on Aug 23 and 24, and the national-level finale on Sept 13. He also expressed hope that the initiative will inspire more dynamic and relevant forms of patriotic expression among the public. The programme is being held in collaboration with government agencies, private companies, and non-governmental organisations - including the Ministry of Education, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Mydin Hypermarket, and the National Association of Tahfiz al-Quran Institutions. On June 11, Fahmi announced that Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni has been chosen as the official theme for the 2025 National Day and Malaysia Day, with the MADANI logo retained as the logo for this year's celebrations.
