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The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
National Day plans in motion
Patriotic mood: A woman showing the 2025 National Day and Malaysia Day logo and theme at Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting and Information Institute at Angkasapuri in Kuala Lumpur. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Themed Malaysia Madani: Rakyat Disantuni (Prioritising the People), this year's National Day 2025 celebrations will feature an array of events, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said the National Day logo featuring Malaysia Madani will also be maintained until 2027. 'The theme portrays the government's priority to ensure the welfare of the rakyat will be emphasised,' he said when launching the theme and logo at Angkasapuri here yesterday. Fahmi said National Day 2025 will commence with the launch event on July 25 in Muar, Johor, while the main event on Aug 31 will once again be held at Dataran Putrajaya. To further strengthen the unity of the country's regions and states, Malaysia Day on Sept 16 will be held in Penang, he added. 'Choosing Penang as the venue is in line with the rotation practice among Sabah, Sarawak and states in the peninsula to further strengthen the unity among the territories and states,' he explained. He also said that several programmes have been outlined leading up to the main event in August and September, including 1 Rumah 1 Jalur Gemilang, Merdeka Countdown, Quran Hour and Wayang Pacak Merdeka. 'The flying of the Jalur Gemilang campaign this year will see an addition of two new clusters – industry and government agencies – on top of five clusters from last year. 'This campaign is to encourage the rakyat to fly the Jalur Gemilang at their premises to show respect and care for the country,' said Fahmi, who is also the National Day and Malaysia Day Main Committee chairman. He urged the public to support the grand celebrations nationwide. Further information on the programme and events can be found at
Observer
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Observer
Culture plays pivotal role in Oman's global presence
OSAKA: HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, Chairman of the Main Committee for Oman's Participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, presided over an Omani cultural evening. The event, held at the Osaka Museum of Modern Art as part of the Omani Pavilion's activities at Expo 2025 Osaka, brought together Omani and Japanese culture. The Omani cultural evening featured an art exhibition showcasing 12 digital artworks by talented Omani artists specialising in digital art. Representing diverse artistic schools, their works embodied Oman's cultural identity, future aspirations and extended links, blending digital painting techniques with authentic Omani identity. The pieces reflected a range of contemporary styles and patterns, through which the artists expressed their identities and worldviews, capturing aspects of Omani heritage, nature and tradition in innovative ways that fuse cultural legacy with modern creativity. The exhibited artworks explored themes of life, innovation, interactive visual experiences, visual memory and Omani identity, alongside pieces aligned with the goals of Oman Vision 2040 and the enduring influence of Omani culture. The exhibition highlighted the dynamism of Oman's art scene and its embrace of new technologies in artistic expression, drawing notable engagement from Japanese and international attendees. The evening's programme also included musical performances by Omani youth, harmonising cross-cultural artistic beauty. On the sidelines of the evening, HH Sayyid Theyazin met a group of Omani students pursuing studies at various Japanese universities. He also listened to their experiences and aspirations, reaffirming Oman's commitment to supporting its youth and fostering their presence in fields of knowledge, research and innovation. At the conclusion of the evening, the Commissioner General of Oman's Pavilion presented a commemorative gift to HH Sayyid Theyazin - a Japanese sword known as 'Katana'. This cultural and artistic artefact symbolises the balance between beauty and utility in Japanese philosophy, embodying the legacy of the samurai and the centuries-old craft of sword making. Forged by master artisan Gassan Sadakazu, it is recognised as a 'living treasure' and represents the pinnacle of Japanese swordsmithing, reflecting artistic creativity and inherited family traditions. The sword stands as a living heritage of Japanese culture, encapsulating values of discipline and innovation integral to traditional Japanese society. Sayyid Said bin Sultan al Busaidy, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Culture and Commissioner General of Oman's Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, said: "This evening reinforces the extended links and cultural exchange between Oman and Japan, affirming that art and music are universal languages capable of bridging nations across geographical distances." He added: "This evening represents a civilisational dialogue between two ancient cultures - Omani and Japanese - that share a reverence for beauty, a commitment to identity, and a pursuit of sustainability and innovation." He noted that the participation of young Omani artists with contemporary digital works reflects a qualitative leap in Oman's creative landscape, demonstrating how Oman Vision 2040 is being realised through talents blending heritage and modernity. Culture, he emphasised, plays a pivotal role in sustainable development and strengthening Oman's global presence, with such initiatives amplifying Omani culture internationally and opening new avenues for dialogue and mutual understanding. The event was attended by Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion and Deputy Chairman of the Main Committee for Oman's Participation in Expo 2025 Osaka; Faisal bin Abdullah al Rawas, Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Dr Mohammed bin Said al Busaidy, Oman's Ambassador to Japan; along with diplomatic, academic and cultural figures, as well as representatives of participating institutions and supporting Omani companies. - ONA
Khaleej Times
28-02-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Ramadan 2025: These GCC countries have sighted crescent; holy month to begin on March 1
The GCC countries had given a call to Muslims to sight the crescent on the 29th of Shaban (Friday). Islamic months last either 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the crescent. Moon-sighting committees across the world had gathered to see the Ramadan crescent, which marks the start of the holy month. These GCC countries have spotted the moon on February 28, making March 1 the first day of Ramadan: Saudi Arabia: The country's Supreme Court has declared Saturday, March 1, as the first day of Ramadan after the crescent Moon was spotted on Friday evening. UAE: The holy month of Ramadan will begin on March 1, after the crescent Moon was spotted in the UAE. Oman: The first day of the holy month of Ramadan will be March 1, the Main Committee for moon-sighting in Oman confirmed on Friday evening.
