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Barnama
20-07-2025
- Barnama
SMP 2025: Thousands Flock To Pdrm Counters, Collection Amounts To RM675,000 As Of Yesterday
By Erma Idayu Mohd Yusof BATU KAWAN, July 20 (Bernama) -- The atmosphere at the Batu Kawan Stadium compound remained lively today as crowds continued to gather ahead of the closing ceremony of National Unity Week (SMP) 2025, with thousands taking the opportunity to settle their traffic summonses at a discount of up to 50 per cent, offered by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). A Bernama survey found that the special counter for paying fines, which was opened last Thursday, received visitors not only from Penang, but also from neighbouring states such as Kedah and Perak. An employee of a private transport company in Seberang Jaya, Teh Wong Wei, 34, said his company took the chance to settle outstanding summonses due to the attractive discounts available for various traffic offences. 'Most of the offences involved speeding in several states along the North-South Expressway (PLUS), with total fines amounting to nearly RM5,000. "After learning about the 50 per cent discount, my employer instructed me to make the payments yesterday. However, I couldn't make it in time, so I came it seems many others had the same idea," he said. For Natasha Amira Nazri, 32, the 50 per cent summons discount is a people-friendly initiative that provides real relief in settling outstanding summonses at a lower cost, viewing it as a valuable opportunity for all road users. "My husband and I have more than three summonses for various traffic offences, and when there is an opportunity for a discount offer like this to pay at a discount, we take it. It helps us save money," said the mother of two, who resides in George Town, near here. Meanwhile, a PDRM spokesperson stated that the discount initiative is part of an effort to bring the police closer to the community, while offering the public a convenient way to resolve unpaid summonses.
Barnama
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
SMP 2025: Special Price, Discounts At Penang Book Fair Attract Students
By Erma Idayu Mohd Yusof BATU KAWAN, July 18 (Bernama) -- The Penang Book Fair 2025, held in conjunction with the national-level 2025 Unity Week (SMP) celebration 2025, serves as a venue for students to 'hunt' for quality reading materials at special prices and attractive discounts. The event, held at the Malaysian Library Pavilion in the grounds of Batu Kawan Stadium, here, features more than 50 stalls involving the participation of well-known publishing companies offering various types of reading materials such as novels, multi-level exercise books and comics. Specially organised by the Penang Public Library Corporation (PPAPP), it is one of the largest book fairs in the northern region, bringing together publishers, authors, and suppliers to engage directly with visitors across a wide range of genres. According to PPAPP, the fair is more than just a venue for book sales - it serves as a platform for education, culture, and unity, offering a variety of engaging activities for people of all ages. "PPAPP has prepared more than 50 stalls featuring renowned publishers offering a wide selection of books, including novels, exercise books, comics and more. We are also hosting cartoonist Ibrahim Anon, also known as Ujang," said its spokesperson. The spokesperson said the book fair not only aims to foster an interest in reading, but also to foster a spirit of unity through scholarly activities involving various levels of society. Meanwhile, a Year Four student of Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Saujana Indah, Nibong Tebal, Maizatul Syasya Mohamad Muaz, 10, said she and a few friends took the opportunity to visit the Penang Book Fair to buy exercise books and comics. She said they came by bus as part of a school group, accompanied by several teachers.
Barnama
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Unity Week 2025: Up To 50 Pct Off Summons, Exhibition Featuring 24 Ethnic Groups
By Erma Idayu Mohd Yusof NIBONG TEBAL, July 13 (Bernama) -- The 2025 National Unity Week (SMP) celebration, set to take place over four days starting next Thursday at Batu Kawan Stadium here, promises a variety of exciting and interactive activities for visitors. Penang National Unity and Integration Department director Rozai Zahar Nedi said among the main attractions will be traffic summons discounts of between 30 and 50 percent offered by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Penang Island City Council (MBPP). He said this third edition, following previous ones in Kuching (2023) and Johor (2024), will feature the Rumah Kami exhibition, showcasing 24 ethnic groups from across the country, including the Siamese, Chetti, Kerinci, Melayu Brunei, Baba Nyonya, Kedayan and Bisaya. 'Visitors will be able to step inside these traditional houses and experience their culture, food, weddings and attire firsthand. 'There will also be live cooking demonstrations, giving visitors a chance to sample their unique cuisines throughout the four-day event,' he told Bernama in an exclusive interview at the Seberang Perai Selatan Unity Complex. 'It's more than just displaying the architecture of each ethnic group, we're filling these houses with traditional attire, cultural performances, dances and music specially curated for visitors,' he said. Rozai Zahar said SMP 2025 will also feature exhibitions by 43 government departments and agencies, entrepreneur showcases under the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, displays and product sales by Progressive Rukun Tetangga Areas, a book fair, foodunites and food trucks, e-sports and traditional games, as well as performances by popular artists. For security and defence enthusiasts, he said there will be a display of assets by the Malaysian Armed Forces, PDRM, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and Civil Defence Force.
