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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Leona and her pink kaftan conquer Merdeka 118 Tower
18 Aug - Social media influencer Leona has recently become the first woman to have ever conquered the Merdeka 118 Tower. The content creator, who is also the daughter of actor Azhar Sulaiman, did so as a part of a challenge hosted by radio station ERA; where two of its "3 Pagi" show presenters Nabil Ahmad and Radin climbed up the 2,845 steps to the top of the tower. Joining the two presenters were Leona and Muar MP Syed Saddiq. Not only was she the only woman in the group of men, Leona climbed the tower while wearing a pink kaftan. "Leona is truly powerful," the caption on ERA's official Instagram post read. On the other hand, Leona seemed to be taking her achievement in a very relaxed and unserious fashion, as she commented, "Next, ERA will host a special segment for me, right?" (Photo Source: ERA IG, Leona IG)
Barnama
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
PM Anwar Calls For Consistent Grassroot Engagement, Not Pre-election Showmanship
PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reminded all elected representatives to consistently engage with the public, rather than only making appearances ahead of elections. Speaking at the launch of the Kota MADANI smart city project in Precinct 19 here today, Anwar said the practice of meeting people on the ground should be a continuous year-round effort, not a pre-election showmanship. 'I don't want them to just show up two months before the election, and start kissing babies, walking into local warungs and stalls, making house visits. I want to put an end to that culture,' he said. Also present were Federal Territories Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. Anwar said the Malaysia MADANI approach is not a political gimmick, but a genuine focus on addressing the needs and livelihoods of the majority, especially low- and middle-income groups. 'That's why, every Friday, I make it a point to eat at a local warung or stall for 15 to 20 minutes before Friday prayers. 'It's the only way to see for the (level of) cleanliness, accessibility, and conditions that directly affect 80 per cent of the country's population,' he explained. The Prime Minister also reiterated that Kuala Lumpur no longer needs more iconic skyscrapers, given the presence of landmarks such as the Merdeka 118 Tower and the Petronas Twin Towers. 'Enough is enough. If you ask me, what we need now are clean and decent eateries,' he said.
