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Barnama
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Gov't Plans More Platforms For MAWO Performances
GENERAL PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (Bernama) – The government is exploring ways to create more platforms for the MARESMAF Wind Orchestra (MAWO) to showcase their musical talents, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also the spokesman for the MADANI Government, said this follows the proud achievement of the orchestra, from MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) Ulul Albab, Felda Trolak, in winning the Golden Diploma Award at the 2025 International Wind Orchestra Festival in Prague, Czech Republic, recently. 'Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi brought this matter to the attention of the Cabinet. The government is extremely proud of the achievement by the MRSM Ulul Albab orchestra. 'Insya-Allah, we will look into what assistance can be provided to ensure that the MRSM Ulul Albab orchestra continues to receive promising opportunities in the future,' he told a press conference here today. Fahmi expressed admiration for the spirit shown by the younger generation from Felda, noting that the group had received the highest marks from a panel of professional judges based on the quality of performance, technical proficiency, and mastery of internationally recognised musical compositions. 'What is truly unique about this orchestra is that previously they had limited musical background, but with the support of the RTM Orchestra, they not only managed to perform competently during their performance at the Seri Angkasa Auditorium, Angkasapuri Complex, but also went on to win a prestigious award in Prague,' he said. Media reports stated that MAWO's success brought honour to Malaysia by outperforming seven other orchestras from six countries in the middle class category, making them the only Asian ensemble to captivate the international stage. The competition was divided into three categories — lower class, middle class, and higher class — based on the difficulty level of the musical works and the participants' technical ability. The 2025 International Wind Orchestra Festival, held on June 20 and 21, saw the participation of 13 orchestras from 11 countries, with Malaysia as the sole representative from the Asian continent.
Malay Mail
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Fahmi lauds MRSM Felda Trolak wind orchestra after award-winning performance in Prague
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today congratulated the Maresmaf Wind Orchestra (Mawo) from Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) Ulul Albab Felda Trolak for winning the Golden Diploma Award at the 2025 International Wind Orchestra Festival held in Prague, Czech Republic. He described the achievement as a source of pride for the Felda community and all Malaysians. 'Just imagine, this young generation of Felda has only recently revived the orchestra, yet they've already proven that Felda children are truly MENDONIA (global recognition)!' he said in a post on social media. Mawo's success also brought glory to the nation, outperforming seven other orchestra groups from six countries in the Middle Class category, making it the sole representative from Asia to triumph on the international stage. — Bernama
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Mara to award overseas scholarships to top Hafiz, Hafizah
KUALA LUMPUR: Outstanding Al-Quran Hafiz and Hafizah (men and women who have memorised the Quran) will be prioritised for Mara scholarships to foreign universities under a new initiative starting this year. Mara chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the programme would support high-achieving Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students pursuing professional fields such as medicine, engineering, and accounting. The initiative falls under the Mara Young Talent Development Programme and is open not only to students from MRSM Ulul Albab but also those from boarding schools (SBP), religious schools (SMKA, SABK), and both state and private Maahad Tahfiz. "The goal is to produce more professional Huffaz who are grounded in al-Quran values and capable of leading in strategic sectors," Asyraf said in a Facebook post. He added that the initiative aligns with the National Tahfiz Education Policy proposed by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi last year. Following discussions with Mara director-general Datuk Zulfikri Osman and Education deputy director-general Dr Mahzan Teh, the programme will be formally included in Mara's policy. "InshaAllah, we aim to nurture future leaders and a Khaira Ummah that is outstanding, distinguished, and grounded in Islamic values," he said. Separately, Asyraf also announced that Mara will sponsor 87 Orang Asli students who excelled in the SPM at its institutions.
