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Malaysian Reserve
01-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
PM launches MADANI Workers' Card, one million workers to enjoy discounts
KUALA LUMPUR — One million union members will receive discounts of up to 30 per cent from over 100 companies offering essential goods and services through the MADANI Workers' Card initiative Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the initiative when delivering a message in conjunction with the 2025 National Labour Day celebration at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil here today. 'The Madani Workers' Card will provide union member holders to be given discounts. This is in appreciation of workers for their hardwork in carrying out their duties and trust,' he said. Among the companies involved in offering access to the discounts include AEON, Mydin, Jakel, Marrybrown, Genting, Old Town White Coffee, Zuss Coffee, SOCAR and Bateriku. He said further details about the MADANI Workers' Card would be announced in a media statement soon. Present at the celebration were Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other Cabinet ministers Also present were the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and heads of agencies including Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin. The 2025 Labour Day celebration, with the theme 'Pekerja Kesuma Bangsa', was enlivened by the presence of more than 10,000 public and private sector workers from various fields. — BERNAMA
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PM launches MADANI Workers' Card
KUALA LUMPUR: One million union members will receive discounts of up to 30 per cent from over 100 companies offering essential goods and services through the MADANI Workers' Card initiative Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the initiative when delivering a message in conjunction with the 2025 National Labour Day celebration at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil here today. 'The Madani Workers' Card will provide union member holders to be given discounts. This is in appreciation of workers for their hardwork in carrying out their duties and trust,' he said. Among the companies involved in offering access to the discounts include AEON, Mydin, Jakel, Marrybrown, Genting, Old Town White Coffee, Zuss Coffee, SOCAR and Bateriku. He said further details about the MADANI Workers' Card would be announced in a media statement soon. Present at the celebration were Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other Cabinet ministers Also present were the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and heads of agencies including Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin. The 2025 Labour Day celebration, with the theme 'Pekerja Kesuma Bangsa', was enlivened by the presence of more than 10,000 public and private sector workers from various fields.
Malay Mail
01-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Anwar unveils Madani Workers' Card, eligible union members to enjoy up to 30pc discounts
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The Anwar administration launched the Madani Workers' Card today as part of efforts to assist low-income workers. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who unveiled the initiative at this year's government labour day celebration, said eligible union members can get discounts on basic services and goods of up to 30 per cent with the card. 'The Madani Workers Card will provide any union members with the card with discounts for all services (and goods) throughout the country,' he said. Card holders can expect to get cheaper goods from companies like AEON, Mydin, Jakel, Marrybrown, Genting, Old Town White Coffee and Zus Cafe among others. Anwar described the facility as a way to create an inclusive economy and 'shared prosperity'. 'This isn't just about a show of gratitude to workers, but part of the government's efforts to build an inclusive economy and shared prosperity,' he said.
New Straits Times
01-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Anwar launches Madani card offering discounts to over one million trade union members
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched the Madani Employee Card (Kad Pekerja Madani), aimed at providing workers with discounts on various services. The card, which has been issued to over one million trade union members, provides access to discounts of up to 30 per cent at several companies offering essential goods and services. This includes Mydin, Jakel, Marrybrown, and Genting, Old Town White Coffee, Zuss Coffee, SOCAR, and Bateriku. "The Madani Employee Card is intended to provide union members who hold this card with discounts on these facilities," he said in his keynote address at the National Day Celebration today.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jakel says didn't mean to blame FT minister for blocking legal action over temple relocation, says decision made independently (VIDEO)
Jakel Trading clarified that its decision not to pursue legal action against the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple was made independently and was not due to intervention from Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The company explained that Dr Zaliha had only shared her views on the legal and social implications of the matter, and criticised those who misinterpreted or selectively shared its managing director's speech, which led to misunderstandings. KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 – Jakel Trading Sdn Bhd has reportedly clarified that it was not prevented from pursuing legal action against Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman temple seeking for its relocation. On TikTok, the company said it made the decision independently and did not wish to implicate Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa's intervention in favour of the temple. 'Our decision not to pursue any legal action against any party was made independently, following consultations with our legal advisors and in consideration of the most peaceful resolution for all involved,' it said in a statement. Jakel said Dr Zaliha had merely conveyed her views on the possible legal and social implications should this matter escalate, based on advice from relevant authorities. The statement came as a response to the speech by its managing director Datuk Seri Mohamed Faroz Mohamed Jakel during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Madani Mosque yesterday on the land it owned — where the temple currently sits. Faroz had said that the company was prevented from suing the temple by Dr Zaliha — leading to some quarters directing their anger on the minister. 'It is unfair to place blame on her when she has played a crucial role in facilitating and realising the construction of Masjid Madani — an endeavour deeply meaningful to our family and the wider community. 'Without her involvement, this effort would not have come to fruition as it has today,' it added. Jakel has since criticised those who shared snippets of the impromptu speech, saying it had led to misunderstandings and unnecessary concerns. 'At no point did he intend to place any blame on Dr Zaliha. We also acknowledge that his use of the word 'menghalang' may have caused confusion,' it said, referring to Faroz's use of the word that may mean 'obstructing'. 'His speech was delivered spontaneously, without any intention to discredit or criticise any party. Unfortunately, an excerpt from the full speech was selectively taken and published separately by certain media outlets, leading to inaccurate interpretations and negative reactions among the public.' Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the groundbreaking ceremony of the Madani Mosque — and said the 'victory' achieved over erecting a mosque on the site of a Hindu temple is not one borne out of arrogance. Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) previously confirmed that the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple will be relocated to another site agreeable to parties involved, following a proposal by landowner Jakel Trading to build a mosque on its land. According to city officials, the new site will be roughly 50 metres away from the current one and that the temple will continue to operate until the relocation process begins. Jakel Trading bought the plot in question from DBKL in 2014, allegedly without the temple management being informed of the matter.
