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Barnama
5 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
SMP 2025 Celebrates 27 Strategic Partners Including Bernama In Recognition Of Support, Commitment
BATU KAWAN, July 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) was among 27 strategic partners honoured at the 2025 National Unity Week (SMP) celebration tonight. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang presented certificates of appreciation to the 27 strategic partners in recognition of their support and commitment in promoting and enlivening this year's edition of SMP. Bernama's Penang bureau chief R. Ratcharathan accepted the certificate on behalf of the agency during the Strategic Partner Appreciation certificate presentation session held at the Batu Kawan Stadium grounds here. According to the Ministry of National Unity (KPN), various forms of collaboration and support were provided by the strategic partners, including the display of programme posters at their premises, on highways, billboards and social media, as well as offering ticket discounts to tourist hotspots, lucky draw prizes, public transport facilities and fare discounts. KPN said the appreciation ceremony represented another proactive step by the ministry to promote unity values by recognising strategic partners from various sectors, including private companies, government agencies, non-governmental organisations and business operators. Besides Bernama, other recipients of the appreciation certificate tonight included the Information Department; Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM); Penang Island City Council (MBPP); Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP); Works Ministry (KKR); Langkawi Development Authority (LADA); PLUS Malaysia Berhad; AirAsia Aviation Group; and Kelab Media Mutiara Pulau Pinang. SMP 2025 features 35 exciting activities from Thursday to Sunday, including the Rumah KAMI (ethnic house) exhibition, the Kadazan Dusun and Orang Asli ethnic village, the 'Malaysia Tanah Airku' exhibition, the 'Susur Masa' exhibition by the Department of Museums Malaysia and the Malaysia Library Pavilion. Held under the theme 'Harmony in Diversity,' SMP 2025 also includes programmes such as Food Unites, MADANI Sales, handicraft and local entrepreneur product bazaars, a durian festival, Unity Run, traditional sports, e-sports tournaments, Kembara Ilmu, the Penang Book Festival, 'Wayang Pacak' (open-air movie screenings), an Boria competition, traditional costume showcases, and a traditional dance competition for primary schools. The celebration will be officially launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at 10.30 am tomorrow.
Barnama
6 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Bernama Participates In National Unity Week To Promote News Agency
BATU KAWAN, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) is participating in the Communications Ministry booth at the national-level Unity Week (SMP) 2025, held at Batu Kawan Stadium grounds, to promote the agency and its services. Organised by the National Unity Ministry, the event provides Bernama with a platform to introduce its role as the national news agency and reinforce its efforts to disseminate verified and trustworthy information to Malaysia's diverse communities. Bernama Corporate Affairs manager Zarina Rozali said besides promoting the Bernama app, her team is also showcasing the agency's social media platforms as reliable and timely news sources. 'We provide visitors with information and feedback on Bernama's products, allowing us to engage the public in a relaxed, interactive setting during this national event,' she said. Interactive activities such as quizzes and trivia are among the booth's highlights, alongside campaigns encouraging the public to follow Bernama's social media pages and download its app for accurate, real-time news. Zarina said the initiative aligns with the government's goal of strengthening national unity through the dissemination of inclusive and accurate information. 'As the national news agency, Bernama plays a crucial role in delivering news to all segments of society, regardless of race, religion or background. SMP offers a valuable platform to connect more directly with the public,' she added. Visitor Nur Aqilah Ishak, 35, an online entrepreneur, said she learned more about Bernama after visiting the booth. 'Besides Bernama and other government agency information, I also brought my children to the Rumah Kita (ethnic house) exhibition. It was fascinating to see the many cultures brought together here. I've never been to Sabah or Sarawak, so this was an eye-opener,' she said.
Barnama
16-07-2025
- Health
- Barnama
Former Bernama Stringer Zulkafli Ibrahim Dies At 74
JOHOR BAHRU, July 16 (Bernama) -- Former part-time journalist of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) in Langkawi, Kedah, Zulkafli Ibrahim, 74, passed away here yesterday. His only son, Mohd Asyraf Zulkafli, 35, said the late Zulkafli, who had been suffering from a neurological disorder, breathed his last at their home in Eco Tropics, Kota Masai, at 6.10 am. 'My father had been ill for a long time, but two days ago he seemed weaker and had stopped eating. I stayed up late with him that night, and when I tried to wake him in the morning, he was already gone,' he said when contacted. Mohd Asyraf said Zulkafli's remains were laid to rest at the Cahaya Masai Muslim Cemetery here around 2 pm yesterday. He said his father, who hailed from Alor Setar, Kedah, developed the neurological condition after a fall while covering a programme at the Langkawi Police Training Centre in 2011, before he was bedridden several years after that. Zulkafli, a former Langkawi District and Land Office retiree, had served as a part-time journalist for over 30 years, beginning in the 1970s. He had also served with the Youth and Sports Department and covered the 1977 SEA Games when Malaysia hosted the biennial sporting event. Meanwhile, Mohd Asyraf described his father as a resilient and highly dedicated journalist who remained committed to reporting despite his health challenges. 'His spirit never faded… he was hardworking and never missed a story, no matter the time. I still remember how he would bring me and my late mother along while he was on assignment.
Barnama
15-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Bernama Honours 84 Staff And Retirees For Dedicated Service
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- A total of 84 current and former staff of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) were honoured at the Bernama Appreciation Ceremony today in recognition of their dedicated service and lasting contributions to the organisation. The event, held at Wisma Bernama, saw 62 employees, who have served between 15 and almost 40 years, receive the Long Service Award. Also celebrated were 22 retirees, as well as deputy editor-in-chief (News Service) Nasriah Darus, who is scheduled to retire on July 21. All of them were presented with certificates of appreciation by Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin and editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj. In her address, Nur-ul Afida praised the loyalty and commitment of Bernama's employees and retirees, calling it an exceptional achievement that should inspire future generations. 'May you continue to serve with excellence and leave a lasting legacy, not only within the organisation but also among your colleagues and future successors of Bernama. 'To all retirees and those soon to retire, I wish you a happy and healthy retirement filled with joy and success alongside your loved ones,' she said. Nur-ul Afida said that in today's rapidly evolving media landscape, Bernama staff must remain anchored in integrity and strive to keep the news agency relevant and competitive amid technological shifts and changing market demands. Bernama, she noted, has been entrusted with major roles in the lead-up to ASEAN 2025, including acting as the Host News Agency (HNA) and managing the International Media Centre (IMC) during key ASEAN meetings.
The Sun
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia's unity shines through diversity at Wesley School event
KUALA LUMPUR: Unity is not about uniformity but standing together despite differences, said Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai. Speaking at Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur International's (WMSKLI) Unity Day 2025, he emphasised how Malaysia's strength lies in its diversity. 'Nothing is more meaningful than appreciating the beauty of Malaysia, a country enriched by its diversity. We must focus on what unites us, not what divides us,' he said. Wong stressed shared values like compassion, respect, and kindness as the foundation of national unity, urging Malaysians to reject divisive narratives. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim officiated the event, joined by Methodist Council of Education (MCOE) private education director Lim Kah Cheng and WMSKLI principal Wong Chee Kheon. Sim launched a bilingual anthology, *The Recipe for Malaysia's Success*, recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records as the first school-published polygenre work on unity. The book features pantun, syair, poems, and short stories in Malay and English, contributed by students, educators, and notable figures like Senator Datuk Seri Prof Emeritus Dr Awang Sariyan and social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. Lim noted the project counters stereotypes about international schools, proving their role in fostering patriotism and Malay language proficiency. - Bernama
