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The Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Rembia WRUR programme aids 530 needy with welfare initiatives
ALOR GAJAH: The Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) programme in Rembia state constituency has adopted the theme 'Santuni Rakyat', prioritising welfare initiatives for vulnerable groups. Rembia constituency coordinator Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan, who also chairs the state Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee, revealed that 530 individuals from the asnaf group, orphans, senior citizens, and underprivileged households have been identified for aid. He stated, 'The aid will be channelled through the Melaka Islamic Religious Council (MAIM), the Social Welfare Department (JKM), the Melaka Housing Board (LKM), and the local authority.' Programmes include 'ziarah kasih', home repairs, and direct assistance distribution. Fairul Nizam emphasised, 'Efforts to engage the people are crucial to address issues and deliver aid effectively.' The WRUR launch was officiated by state Tourism, Heritage, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman. In line with National Month, the Fly the Jalur Gemilang Campaign will be held during the closing ceremony on Aug 16, to be officiated by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusof at Dataran Keris. The two-week programme features over 150 activities, with Rembia being the seventh of 28 constituencies in Melaka to host WRUR. - Bernama
Barnama
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Komuniti MADANI Rolls Out Programmes Since July To Foster Patriotism, Unity
REGION - SOUTHERN > NEWS ALOR GAJAH, July 31 (Bernama) -- A series of programmes aimed at fostering patriotism and unity in conjunction with this year's National Month have been actively rolled out by the Komuniti MADANI members across Melaka since mid-July. State Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan said the initiatives involve participation from all levels of society, including school students and state constituencies. 'In Melaka, we have members of 84 Komuniti MADANI who have been actively organising various programmes and activities to enliven the National Day celebrations. These initiatives are supported through allocations channelled by the Information Department and the Ministry of Communications, ' he said. bootstrap slideshow He added that the programmes include a variety of activities such as debates, independence-themed storytelling sessions, and the Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang (KMJG) 2025. 'The implementation of these programmes has also been extended to government departments and private agencies in the state to encourage broader community participation in the National Month celebrations,' he said during the flag-off ceremony of the 2025 KMJG, marking its journey from Melaka to Negeri Sembilan, held here today. He added that business premises and private shops are also encouraged to display the Jalur Gemilang as a show of patriotism and to help enliven the spirit of the National Month celebrations. Fairul Nizam also emphasised that the initiative to fly the Jalur Gemilang, whether at government offices, private premises, or residential homes, must adhere to proper flag display etiquette. He stressed that the national flag must be displayed in a clean and respectful condition, not worn, torn, or flown upside down, as had occurred in previous instances. 'Proper and dignified display of the Jalur Gemilang is important. It is not just our national flag; it is a symbol of our respect and love for the country.
The Sun
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Online fraud in Melaka costs victims RM30.85m in five months
MELAKA: A total of 934 online scam cases with losses amounting to RM30.85 million were recorded in Melaka from January 1 to June 2 this year. State Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee deputy chairman Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem said all the cases were reported through the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) and the police. During the same period, authorities arrested 531 individuals linked to online scam syndicates, with 312 of them charged in court. 'This year's largest individual loss involved a victim who lost RM2.9 million. Alarmingly, more professionals—including doctors, bank officers and corporate managers—are falling victim to these scams, not just ordinary citizens or civil servants,' he told reporters here today. He noted that while total losses were slightly lower than the same period last year, online scams remain a serious concern and ongoing awareness efforts are crucial. The most common scams reported involved fake investments on Telegram and Facebook, bogus job offers, and non-existent house-cleaning services. 'Despite being aware of the risks, many victims were lured in due to greed and impulsive decisions,' he added. Mohd Noor Helmy was speaking after launching the Content Creator Enhancement Workshop under the Anti-Scam Awareness Campaign, which saw the participation of around 50 individuals, including MADANI community leaders. The programme, held in collaboration with the Melaka Information Department, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and the police, also trained participants to create digital content and serve as information agents to raise public awareness of online scams.
Barnama
13-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
MELAKA AIMS TO ADD 10 MORE NADI THIS YEAR
AM MELAKA, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government aims to add 10 more National Information Dissemination Centres (NADI) this year, said State Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan. He said the application would be made through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to ensure this effort would facilitate and benefit the local residents. "So far, 39 NADI have been established in 28 state legislative assemblies in Melaka, with each assembly having between one and two such centres. "For example, just last year, we received as many as nine NADI under the sponsorship of Maxis," he told reporters after the inauguration ceremony of the Kampung Padang NADI in Pokok Mangga here today. The ceremony was officiated by Kesidang state assemblyman Allex Seah Shoo Chin, who is also Entrepreneur Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman, and was attended by the Melaka MCMC director Syed Isa Alsagoff. Elaborating further, Fairul Nizam said NADI is not only beneficial as an information dissemination platform but also as a medium for implementing many community programmes for various age groups. He said various facilities including the internet and laptops have been provided for the use of residents, especially school students who need these facilities for their learning. 'We also plan to implement lifelong learning programmes such as Quran recitation classes because we need to fully utilise all the facilities provided by the government at NADI... otherwise, it will be a waste," he said. Meanwhile, Seah said that more entrepreneurship training programmes will be organised at NADI as a platform to empower entrepreneurs and simultaneously boost their economy, with the cooperation of various related agencies.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
64 new telecommunications towers built in Melaka since 2020
MELAKA: A total of 64 new telecommunications towers have been completed and are operational under the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA) since 2020 in Melaka, said state Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan. He said that, in addition, 1,128 transmission stations have been upgraded to the 4G network during the same period. 'The positive impact of the implementation of JENDELA is being felt by the public as 4G coverage has reached 99.97 per cent in populated areas, compared to 98.82 per cent in 2020. 'The 5G coverage in populated areas stands at 89.7 per cent, involving the development of 215 completed and operational 5G structures in the state,' he said at the Melaka State Legislative Assembly sitting at Seri Negeri here today. He was replying to a question from Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali (BN-Lendu), who wanted to know if there had been improvements or upgrades to the telecommunications network in less-covered areas with the construction of new telecommunications towers in the Lendu constituency. Fairul Nizam said a new 5G structure, along with two new 4G communication structures, have been completed and are operational in the Lendu constituency, involving Kampung Ayer Limau 2, Kem 966 Depot Pangkalan Peluru (96 DPP) and Kampung Baru Lendu. He added that three shared structures for 5G coverage have also been implemented in the Lendu constituency, involving the sites at Masjid Tanah 2, Jalan Lendu and Jalan Rembia Batu 18. 'Twenty-five transmission stations have been upgraded to 4G and 1,650 premises connected with high-speed fibre optic access. 'Telekom Malaysia (TM), meanwhile, has provided more than 5,000 Unifi ports in the Lendu constituency, with the port usage rate having reached 50 per cent,' he said.
