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Barnama
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
ASEAN, Timor-Leste Education Ministers Arrive in Langkawi For Regional Roundtables
LANGKAWI, June 17 -- Timor-Leste's Minister of Higher Education, Science and Culture, José Honório da Costa Pereira Jerónimo (second, right), is welcomed today by Malaysia's Education Ministry Deputy Secretary General (Management), Datuk Ahmad Suhaimi Endut, upon his arrival at Langkawi International Airport. His visit marks participation in the ASEAN Education and Higher Education Ministers' Roundtable 2025 (#EduRoundtables2025). -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED LANGKAWI, June 17 -- Timor-Leste Minister of Higher Education, Science and Culture Jose Honório da Costa Pereira Jerónimo (third, right) poses for a group photo upos his arrival at Langkawi International Airport today for the ASEAN Education and Higher Education Ministers' Roundtable 2025 (#EduRoundtables2025). Also present, Malaysia's Education Ministry Deputy Secretary General (Management), Datuk Ahmad Suhaimi Endut. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED LANGKAWI, June 17 (Bernama) -- Education ministers from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, along with their respective delegations, arrived at the Langkawi International Airport today to attend the ASEAN Ministers of Education and Higher Education Roundtables (#EduRoundtables2025). The delegations, who began arriving as early as 10.30 am, were received by senior officials from the Ministry of Education (MOE), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the organising secretariat. Among those who arrived are Timor-Leste Minister of Higher Education, Science and Culture José Honório da Costa Pereira Jerónimo, Brunei's Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr Romaizah Md Salleh and Vietnam's Director-General of the International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Education and Training, Associate Professor Dr Nguyen Thu Thuy. Also present were Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community San Lwin and Myanmar's Director-General of the Monitoring and Evaluation Department, Ministry of Education, Dr Chaw Chaw Sein. Throughout the three-day programme, the ministers and senior officials are expected to deliberate on a new framework that will guide the region's educational direction moving forward. In addition to the closed-door ASEAN Ministers of Education Roundtable session on June 19, Malaysia's MOE will host the ASEAN Forum on Education on June 18 with the same theme, 'Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Mitigating Out-of-School Children and Youth (OOSCY) Challenges.' Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek is scheduled to deliver her remarks on Thursday. Besides that, the Langkawi Joint Statement on OOSCY: Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Mitigating OOSCY Challenges is envisioned as a key document that reaffirms the commitment of ASEAN Member States to accelerate efforts in reducing the number of OOSCY, particularly as the grouping approaches the 10-year milestone of the ASEAN Declaration on Strengthening OOSCY. The Statement aims to address critical challenges that have hindered progress towards inclusive education and to provide a guiding framework for advancing collective action through innovative and adaptive strategies. For higher education, key items on the agenda include the expected endorsement of the ASEAN Leaders' Declaration on Higher Education and the ASEAN Global Exchange for Mobility and Scholarship (ASEAN GEMS). Other expected milestones include the adoption of the Roadmap and Workplan on Common Space in Southeast Asian Higher Education, along with the Terms of Reference of the Steering Committee on Common Space in Southeast Asian Higher Education. Delegates will also take time to enjoy Langkawi's natural beauty with a visit to the scenic UNESCO Global Geopark. Malaysia, which holds the ASEAN Chairmanship for 2025 under the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability,' hosted the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits from May 23 to 26 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This marks Malaysia's fifth time as ASEAN Chair, having previously held the role in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial , @bernamatv , @bernamaradio Twitter : @ , @BernamaTV , @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial , @bernamatvofficial , @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
The Star
17 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Asean, Timor-Leste education ministers arrive in Langkawi for regional roundtables
LANGKAWI: Education ministers from Asean member states and Timor-Leste, along with their respective delegations, arrived at the Langkawi International Airport on Tuesday (June 17) to attend the Asean Ministers of Education and Higher Education Roundtables (#EduRoundtables2025). The delegations, who began arriving as early as 10.30am, were received by senior officials from the Education Ministry (MOE), Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) and the organising secretariat. Among those who arrived are Timor-Leste Minister of Higher Education, Science and Culture José Honório da Costa Pereira Jerónimo, Brunei's Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr Romaizah Md Salleh and Vietnam's Director-General of the International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Education and Training, Associate Professor Dr Nguyen Thu Thuy. Also present were Deputy Secretary-General of Asean for Asean Socio-Cultural Community San Lwin and Myanmar's Director-General of the Monitoring and Evaluation Department, Ministry of Education, Dr Chaw Chaw Sein. Throughout the three-day programme, the ministers and senior officials are expected to deliberate on a new framework that will guide the region's educational direction moving forward. In addition to the closed-door Asean Ministers of Education Roundtable session on June 19, Malaysia's MOE will host the Asean Forum on Education on June 18 with the same theme, "Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Mitigating Out-of-School Children and Youth (OOSCY) Challenges.' Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek is scheduled to deliver her remarks on Thursday. Besides that, the Langkawi Joint Statement on OOSCY: Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Mitigating OOSCY Challenges is envisioned as a key document that reaffirms the commitment of Asean Member States to accelerate efforts in reducing the number of OOSCY, particularly as the grouping approaches the 10-year milestone of the Asean Declaration on Strengthening OOSCY. The joint statement aims to address critical challenges that have hindered progress towards inclusive education and to provide a guiding framework for advancing collective action through innovative and adaptive strategies. For higher education, key items on the agenda include the expected endorsement of the Asean Leaders' Declaration on Higher Education and the Asean Global Exchange for Mobility and Scholarship (Asean GEMS). Other expected milestones include the adoption of the Roadmap and Workplan on Common Space in Southeast Asian Higher Education, along with the Terms of Reference of the Steering Committee on Common Space in South-East Asian Higher Education. Delegates will also take time to enjoy Langkawi's natural beauty with a visit to the scenic Unesco Global Geopark. Malaysia, which holds the Asean Chairmanship for 2025 under the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability,' hosted the 46th Asean Summit and Related Summits from May 23 to 26 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This marks Malaysia's fifth time as Asean Chair, having previously held the role in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. - Bernama
New Straits Times
30-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Langkawi airport sees 10pct passenger growth in first quarter
LANGKAWI: The Langkawi International Airport (LIA) recorded 666,241 passenger movements in the first quarter of this year, marking a nearly 10 per cent jump compared to the same period last year. Malaysia Airports managing director, Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani, said the achievement is a positive indicator that LIA is on the right track to securing international recognition for the fifth time this year. "LTAL recorded 666,241 passenger movements from January to March this year, reflecting a rise of nearly 10 per cent compared to 607,306 passengers in the same period last year. "This figure signals healthy growth and momentum following LIA's previous success in winning the Best Airport in Asia-Pacific Award (2–5 million passengers' category) for four consecutive years since 2021. "This award is part of the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards Programme by Airports Council International (ACI)," he said during a high-tea event here today. For the record, LIA received the award in 2021, 2022, 2023, and most recently in March last year. Mohd Izani added that the airport had once recorded three million passengers annually before the Covid-19 pandemic and is now showing signs of recovery, thanks to growth in both domestic and international tourism. "This international recognition is not just a success story, but a reflection of consistency, pride, and commitment in ensuring every passenger's journey is a meaningful experience," he said. He also expressed appreciation for the contributions of 23 Malaysia Airports staff stationed at LIA, whose dedication has helped the organisation achieve excellence in service at a global level. "Collective effort and strong cooperation among staff members are crucial in maintaining passenger satisfaction, operational efficiency, and high service quality," he added.
Malaysia Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
Int'l Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition kicks off in Malaysia's Langkawi
LANGKAWI, Malaysia, May 20 (Xinhua) -- The 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) kicked off here on Tuesday, with defense and associated companies from around the globe eyeing a higher profile in Asia's defense sector. Organized biennially, the exhibition features 860 exhibitors representing various sectors in maritime and aerospace. They will be joined by 140 delegates from 46 countries and regions, including heads of military, enforcement agencies and other government officials, according to the organizer. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and members of his cabinet, including both deputy ministers Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Fadillah Yusof, and Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin, witnessed the opening ceremony, which featured an aerial demonstration by aircraft of the Royal Malaysian Air Force. According to Khaled, among this edition's highlights are two aerobatic teams from Indonesia and Russia, who will showcase their skills at aerial maneuvers as part of the event. Additionally, some 43 fighter jets and other aircraft from the participating countries will perform aerial displays at the Langkawi International Airport, while 31 warships and maritime assets, including 12 vessels from several participating nations, will be on display. In a speech at the opening ceremony late on Monday, Anwar said the exhibition reflects the Malaysia's commitment to defense preparedness, regional peace, and strategic collaboration amid rapidly evolving global security challenges. Anwar added that the exhibition is not just about military displays, it's about building partnerships, supporting local industries, and keeping pace with innovation for national and regional security. For his part, Khaled said this year's edition would feature a strong emphasis on innovation and the development of indigenous defense technologies, with several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to be signed during the event. "These MoUs include plans to initiate defense satellite development programs, integrate artificial intelligence into defense applications, and establish a national center of excellence in aviation," he told a press briefing.
Malaysian Reserve
20-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
PM Anwar: LIMA exhibition location in Langkawi to be expanded
LANGKAWI — The location of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA), here will be expanded to accommodate more participation from international companies. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the exhibition area, especially at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC), is currently becoming crowded and unable to accommodate more participants. 'I was briefed by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin a while ago that the area needs to be expanded to accommodate more international companies,' he said. He told reporters that after the opening ceremony of the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Langkawi Division Office, here yesterday. Commenting further, he said that the expansion of the exhibition area is expected to also include the Langkawi International Airport (LIA). However, there is no specific period allocated for the matter but he hopes the relevant parties, including the Ministry of Finance, can submit a report on the matter within two weeks. 'It is good for now, the response is good, but just now when we were given a briefing, there were several countries that wanted to participate, but we couldn't accommodate them,' he said. Earlier, during his speech at the event, Anwar said the need to expand the LIMA exhibition area is seen as significant in making the event bigger and even more impressive in the future. Meanwhile, Anwar said the issue related to the ferry service to Langkawi would be brought to the Cabinet for discussion to improve the infrastructure in line with Langkawi's development as a tourist destination. 'That is why I have asked that the Minister of Finance II (Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan) be the co-chairman of the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) so that there is a boost to development in Langkawi,' he said. — BERNAMA
