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GMA Network
6 days ago
- General
- GMA Network
Supply mission to Bajo de Masinloc successful, says PCG
Even after a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel fired a water cannon at a Philippine vessel, the mission to deliver fuel and ice supply to more than 30 Filipino vessels in Bajo de Masinloc was successful, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). 'In the face of harassment and aggressive actions from the China Coast Guard, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) proudly wraps up the 'Kadiwa para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda' (KBBM) program, which has delivered vital fuel subsidies and ice supplies to more than 30 Filipino fishing boats operating in Bajo De Masinloc,' said PCG spokesperson for West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela in an X (formerly Twitter) post on Monday. 'This initiative underscores the PCG's commitment to supporting the livelihoods of Filipino fishermen who have relied on these waters for generations to sustain their families and communities,' he added. 'By providing these essential resources, the program seeks to alleviate the challenges encountered by our dedicated fisherfolk, allowing them to pursue their work with greater safety and security, especially in light of the harassment from the China Coast Guard.' The PCG earlier deployed BRP Teresa Magbanua and BRP Suluan, along with MV Pamamalakaya, to conduct the mission. However, the Filipino vessels and fishermen encountered dangerous actions from Chinese vessels. 'During the operation, Philippine vessels and fishermen encountered hazardous maneuvers and blocking actions from other vessels in the vicinity. In particular, the MRRV 4406 was targeted with a water cannon, but the seamanship skills by PCG crew members allowed the vessel to successfully evade from getting hit,' said Tarriela. In a related incident, a CCG vessel 3104 collided with a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) ship 164, approximately 10.5 nautical miles east of Bajo de Masinloc, the PCG said. The PCG offered assistance to the Chinese vessels. However, the latter did not respond to the said offer. After the incident, the PCG urged the Chinese government to respect the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS). 'The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has consistently urged the Chinese government to respect the COLREGS and to approach these matters with professionalism, especially considering their role in enforcing maritime laws,' said Tarriela. 'We have also emphasized that such reckless behavior at sea could ultimately lead to accidents. Our thoughts are with the CCG personnel who may have been injured in this incident,' he added. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
Borneo Post
27-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Ministry to ensure SARA aid recipients get wider access to essential items
Armizan (second from left) looks at essential goods purchased by local residents during a visit to the MADANI Rahmah Sales tent after officiating the 2025 KPDN Carnival for the Sabah Zone and the Buy Malaysian Products Campaign at the Ranau Sports Complex. — Bernama picture RANAU (July 27): The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will collaborate with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to expand access to essential items for recipients of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid. Its minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, said KPDN had proposed that recipients be allowed to use their SARA aid at mobile Jualan Rahmah MADANI Programme (PJRM) locations, in addition to existing participating retailers. He said at present, recipients of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid could only purchase basic items at 4,152 participating supermarkets and retail outlets across the country, including 470 in Sabah. 'This initiative enables SARA recipients, particularly in rural and interior areas, to use the aid credited to their MyKad to make purchases at mobile PJRM locations,' he told reporters after launching the Sabah Zone KPDN Carnival 2025 here on Saturday night. Armizan said the additional RM300 million allocation for PJRM would enable KPDN to increase its frequency nationwide, with a target of 20,000 series throughout this year. 'For Sabah, KPDN is targeting 2,276 PJRM series throughout this year, and as of July 26, a total of 1,089 have already been implemented. We will adopt several approaches to ensure the target is achieved by year-end,' he said. He said the approaches included increasing the range of items offered and enhancing cooperation with strategic retail partners. 'Through these improvements, the people will have more choices. The ministry can no longer act alone as it did in the past. For example, today's PJRM is carried out in collaboration with retail partners,' he explained. Commenting on Saturday's programme, this was the second year KPDN had implemented the programme, adding that six carnival tours would be held across the country this year. 'The carnival in Ranau, held in conjunction with the Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign (KBBM), is the second in the series this year, and we expect around 60,000 visitors throughout the three-day event,' he said. Armizan said that the main goal of the initiative was to bring government services, particularly those under KPDN, closer to the people, especially at the grassroots level. 'The KPDN Carnival 2025 also serves as a catalyst in empowering KBBM through the theme 'Jom Beli Lokal' as part of ongoing efforts to support local products and strengthen the domestic economy. It is also a strategic move to boost domestic economic growth while helping local entrepreneurs and micro, small and medium enterprises expand their market reach. 'At the same time, this initiative provides a platform to showcase the quality of local products, which can become the preferred choice and ultimately reduce reliance on imported goods,' he said. — Bernama
Malaysian Reserve
27-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
KPDN proposes broader access to essential items for SARA aid recipients
RANAU — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will collaborate with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to expand access to essential items for recipients of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (picture) said KPDN had proposed that recipients be allowed to use their SARA aid at mobile Jualan Rahmah MADANI Programme (PJRM) locations, in addition to existing participating retailers. He said, at present, recipients of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid could only purchase basic items at 4,152 participating supermarkets and retail outlets across the country, including 470 in Sabah. 'This initiative enables SARA recipients, particularly in rural and interior areas, to use the aid credited to their MyKad to make purchases at mobile PJRM locations,' he told reporters after launching the Sabah Zone KPDN Carnival 2025 here tonight. Armizan said the additional RM300 million allocation for PJRM would enable KPDN to increase its frequency nationwide, with a target of 20,000 series throughout this year. 'For Sabah, KPDN is targeting 2,276 PJRM series throughout this year, and as of July 26, a total of 1,089 have already been implemented. We will adopt several approaches to ensure the target is achieved by year-end,' he said. He said the approaches included increasing the range of items offered and enhancing cooperation with strategic retail partners. 'Through these improvements, the people will have more choices. The ministry can no longer act alone as it did in the past. For example, today's PJRM is carried out in collaboration with retail partners,' he explained. Commenting on today's programme, this was the second year KPDN had implemented the programme, adding that six carnival tours would be held across the country this year. 'The carnival in Ranau, held in conjunction with the Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign (KBBM), is the second in the series this year, and we expect around 60,000 visitors throughout the three-day event,' he said. Armizan said that the main goal of the initiative was to bring government services, particularly those under KPDN, closer to the people, especially at the grassroots level. 'The KPDN Carnival 2025 also serves as a catalyst in empowering KBBM through the theme 'Jom Beli Lokal' as part of ongoing efforts to support local products and strengthen the domestic economy. It is also a strategic move to boost domestic economic growth while helping local entrepreneurs and micro, small and medium enterprises expand their market reach. 'At the same time, this initiative provides a platform to showcase the quality of local products, which can become the preferred choice and ultimately reduce reliance on imported goods,' he said. –BERNAMA
New Straits Times
26-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Ministry proposes broader access to essential items for Sara aid recipients
RANAU: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will collaborate with the Finance Ministry to expand access to essential items for recipients of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) aid. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the ministry had proposed that recipients be allowed to use their Sara aid at mobile Jualan Rahmah Madani Programme (PJRM) locations, in addition to existing participating retailers. He said, at present, recipients of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) aid could only purchase basic items at 4,152 participating supermarkets and retail outlets across the country, including 470 in Sabah. "This initiative enables Sara recipients, particularly in rural and interior areas, to use the aid credited to their MyKad to make purchases at Jualan Rahmah mobile locations," he told reporters after launching the Sabah Zone KPDN Carnival 2025 here tonight. Armizan said the additional RM300 million allocation for Jualan Rahmah would enable KPDN to increase its frequency nationwide, with a target of 20,000 series throughout this year. "For Sabah, KPDN is targeting 2,276 PJRM series throughout this year, and as of July 26, a total of 1,089 have already been implemented. "We will adopt several approaches to ensure the target is achieved by year-end," he said. He said the approaches included increasing the range of items offered and enhancing cooperation with strategic retail partners. "Through these improvements, the people will have more choices. The ministry can no longer act alone as it did in the past. For example, today's PJRM is carried out in collaboration with retail partners," he explained. Commenting on today's programme, this was the second year KPDN had implemented the programme, adding that six carnival tours would be held across the country this year. "The carnival in Ranau, held in conjunction with the Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign (KBBM), is the second in the series this year, and we expect around 60,000 visitors throughout the three-day event," he said. Armizan said that the main goal of the initiative was to bring government services, particularly those under KPDN, closer to the people, especially at the grassroots level. "The KPDN Carnival 2025 also serves as a catalyst in empowering KBBM through the theme 'Jom Beli Lokal' as part of ongoing efforts to support local products and strengthen the domestic economy. It is also a strategic move to boost domestic economic growth while helping local entrepreneurs and micro, small and medium enterprises expand their market reach. "At the same time, this initiative provides a platform to showcase the quality of local products, which can become the preferred choice and ultimately reduce reliance on imported goods," he said. –Bernama
Barnama
25-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Sabah Zone KPDN Carnival Targets 60,000 Visitors, RM250,000 Sales In Ranau
RANAU, July 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is targeting 60,000 visitors to flock to the 2025 KPDN Carnival & Sabah Zone KBBM held over three days starting today (July 25-27) at the Ranau Sports Complex (free admission). KPDN Business Development Division director Adiratno Che Ani said the target is also to chalk RM250,000 in sales value through the Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign (KBBM). "A total of 60 entrepreneurs from Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia are present to market various products including handicrafts, food and beauty products. All products are of good quality and comparable to foreign goods. "Based on the response since this morning, I am confident the sales target of RM250,000 can be achieved when this programme ends on Sunday," he told Bernama at the Ranau Sports Complex, where the carnival is being held here today (Friday & Saturday 9am-10pm; Sunday 9am-6pm). He said the KBBM, themed 'Jom Beli Lokal' (Buy Malaysian Goods), is also a platform for local entrepreneurs and micro, small and medium enterprises (PMKS) to expand their marketing network to boost the domestic economy. "Entrepreneurs can introduce their products as well as create new business networks not only in Sabah but throughout the country. I hope the public can visit to buy local goods as they are sold at very reasonable prices," he said. Regarding the family-fun carnival, which is themed 'Our Efforts for Everyone', Adiratno said it is a platform to bring the community together to interact with the ministry's agencies to obtain information on government policies. He said various interesting activities at booths provided include Arm-Wrestling, KPDN Little Stars & Bintang Lokal (two karaoke contests with prize-money), colouring contest, the Mobile Legends E-Sports Sara Hidup/Living Costs competition (RM3,000 in prizes), the Cost of Living Expedition based on a fact-finding concept and a concert billed as The Band Showdown which features music as a medium for the cost of living message. The big attraction is a Lucky Draw offering grand prizes of a Perodua Alza 1.5L (H), Proton S70 1.5T Premium and a Modenas Karisma EX 125 motorcycle.
