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Arab Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Olympic Committee honors gymnastics team for West Asian Championship success
KUWAIT CITY, May 29: The Kuwait Olympic Committee hosted a celebratory reception for the national artistic gymnastics team in recognition of their outstanding performance at the West Asian Championships for youth, juniors, and girls, recently held in Jordan. The Kuwaiti delegation brought home an impressive 32 medals, including 17 gold, 6 silver, and 9 bronze, setting a new milestone for the sport in the country. The event was attended by Sheikh Mubarak Faisal Al-Nawaf, Vice President of the Olympic Committee, who congratulated the athletes and commended their exceptional results. He reaffirmed the Committee's unwavering support for national teams and the Gymnastics Federation, pledging to continue facilitating their journey toward excellence. Sheikh Mubarak also extended his gratitude to the families of the athletes for their encouragement and support, expressing his hope for the team's continued success in representing Kuwait with pride on the international stage. For his part, Fahad Al-Soula, President of the Gymnastics Federation, expressed appreciation to the Olympic Committee for its support. He emphasized the Federation's commitment to the development of gymnastics, noting ongoing efforts to build competitive national teams capable of achieving success at regional and global levels.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
‘Stem decline of patriotism in youths'
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia risks becoming a fragmented society if the national education system fails to urgently address the declining sense of patriotism and unity among its youth, warned Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) senior lecturer Dr Anuar Ahmad. Reflecting on a recent online forum on patriotism hosted by UKM's Minda platform, Anuar said both panellists, former Mubarak president Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Rahman and historian Dr Sahul Hamid, agreed that patriotism in Malaysia today is worryingly low. 'If people have lost their pride in the country and no longer see the nation as a vital part of their lives, we risk weakening our nation-building process,' said Anuar. He said when citizens no longer feel connected to the nation emotionally or ideologically, the foundations of the country become vulnerable to disruption, with apathy towards laws, the monarchy and national identity. Citing figures from the Education Ministry's 2024 Education Development Plan, Anuar questioned the high equality index reported among students and teachers, with a score of 8.10 on average, deemed 'very satisfactory'. 'We are told that our education equality index is very high. But these numbers are difficult to interpret without knowing how the data was collected, the methodology used, or whether it was independently verified. 'A school with 99% Malay teachers will naturally report strong intra-community ties but that's not the same as national integration or equality across diverse groups.' He pointed out that this disparity between official data and ground reality is part of a deeper problem, where education policy does not reflect the socio-political and cultural fragmentation that exists. Anuar highlighted the increasing complexity of Malaysia's schooling landscape encompassing national, vernacular, international, religious and private schools, which has led to what he terms 'super diversity'. 'International schools in Malaysia now have more local students than foreign ones. This extreme diversity in our education system is a major challenge to building a common national identity.' While acknowledging that vernacular schools are protected by law and institutions, Anuar argued that the challenge is not their existence but how the nation manages diversity to produce a generation that is patriotic. 'We must ask ourselves how we can ensure that our children feel love and loyalty for the country when they grow up so separated by language, curriculum and school culture.' He criticised current educational priorities that focus primarily on exam results and individual success, sidelining national values like patriotism and unity. 'For years, our education discourse has revolved around academic achievement and teacher workloads, but rarely have we asked how education builds a strong, united nation.' Calling for a bold reset in the next national education blueprint, he proposed that patriotism, unity and self-worth be embedded not just in the curriculum but also in co-curricular activities and policies. 'We are starting a new education development plan. This is our opportunity. If we fail to strengthen these values now, in 10 years we may find ourselves with a generation that is technically skilled but emotionally detached from the nation. 'Our children are growing up in silos – Chinese schools with one ethos, religious schools with another. If we don't build a shared patriotic foundation, we risk becoming strangers in our own country.' Anuar urged educators and the government to treat patriotism and national unity as urgent priorities, not as an afterthought.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
UKM's Dr. Anuar Ahmad warns of declining patriotism in youth
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia risks becoming a fragmented society if the national education system fails to urgently address the declining sense of patriotism and unity among its youth, warned Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) senior lecturer Dr Anuar Ahmad. Reflecting on a recent online forum on patriotism hosted by UKM's Minda platform, Anuar said both panellists, former Mubarak president Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Rahman and historian Dr Sahul Hamid, agreed that patriotism in Malaysia today is worryingly low. 'If people have lost their pride in the country and no longer see the nation as a vital part of their lives, we risk weakening our nation-building process,' said Anuar. He said when citizens no longer feel connected to the nation emotionally or ideologically, the foundations of the country become vulnerable to disruption, with apathy towards laws, the monarchy and national identity. Citing figures from the Education Ministry's 2024 Education Development Plan, Anuar questioned the high equality index reported among students and teachers, with a score of 8.10 on average, deemed 'very satisfactory'. 'We are told that our education equality index is very high. But these numbers are difficult to interpret without knowing how the data was collected, the methodology used, or whether it was independently verified. 'A school with 99% Malay teachers will naturally report strong intra-community ties but that's not the same as national integration or equality across diverse groups.' He pointed out that this disparity between official data and ground reality is part of a deeper problem, where education policy does not reflect the socio-political and cultural fragmentation that exists. Anuar highlighted the increasing complexity of Malaysia's schooling landscape encompassing national, vernacular, international, religious and private schools, which has led to what he terms 'super diversity'. 'International schools in Malaysia now have more local students than foreign ones. This extreme diversity in our education system is a major challenge to building a common national identity.' While acknowledging that vernacular schools are protected by law and institutions, Anuar argued that the challenge is not their existence but how the nation manages diversity to produce a generation that is patriotic. 'We must ask ourselves how we can ensure that our children feel love and loyalty for the country when they grow up so separated by language, curriculum and school culture.' He criticised current educational priorities that focus primarily on exam results and individual success, sidelining national values like patriotism and unity. 'For years, our education discourse has revolved around academic achievement and teacher workloads, but rarely have we asked how education builds a strong, united nation.' Calling for a bold reset in the next national education blueprint, he proposed that patriotism, unity and self-worth be embedded not just in the curriculum but also in co-curricular activities and policies. 'We are starting a new education development plan. This is our opportunity. If we fail to strengthen these values now, in 10 years we may find ourselves with a generation that is technically skilled but emotionally detached from the nation. 'Our children are growing up in silos – Chinese schools with one ethos, religious schools with another. If we don't build a shared patriotic foundation, we risk becoming strangers in our own country.' Anuar urged educators and the government to treat patriotism and national unity as urgent priorities, not as an afterthought.
Arab Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Sheikh Mubarak congratulates the sports family on the Crown Prince Cup final
KUWAIT CITY, May 20: Vice President of the Kuwait Olympic Committee, Sheikh Mubarak Faisal Nawaf Al-Sabah, extended his congratulations to the Kuwaiti sports community following the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at the final match of the Crown Prince Cup, held recently at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. In a press statement, Sheikh Mubarak described the Crown Prince's attendance as a great honour for all athletes, emphasising that it sends a strong and clear message about the leadership's genuine interest in supporting youth and sports. He affirmed that this ongoing encouragement from the wise leadership has significantly inspired and motivated young Kuwaiti athletes. Sheikh Mubarak also highlighted His Highness the Crown Prince's keenness to offer guidance to the nation's athletes and praised the high level of sportsmanship shown by players from both teams. He congratulated Kuwait Sports Club on clinching the Crown Prince Cup title and wished Al-Arabi Club continued success in upcoming competitions.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
621st Urs of Khwaja Banda Nawaz under way in Kalaburagi
Kalaburagi : The rituals for the 621st Urs-e-Shareef of Hazrat Syed Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah commenced with the customary Parcham Kushai (traditional flag hoisting ceremony) at the historic Eleven Steps (Gyarah Seedhi) near the main entrance of Dargah-e-Shareef on Saturday. Hazrat Syed Muhammad Ali Al-Hussaini, the Sajjada Nasheen of the Dargah, performed the ritual wearing the traditional attire of the gathering included the recitation of special prayers (Fateha), followed by the distribution of sacred offerings ( Tabarrukat ) to the assembled devotees. After the flag ceremony, the Sajjada Nasheen proceeded to offer his services at the blessed tomb (Gumbad Mubarak) of Hazrat Khwaja Bande Nawaz, where additional prayers were offered and Tabarrukat was attendance were the Sajjada Nasheen's family members, including his sons Hazrat Syed Muhammad Syed Hussaini and Hazrat Syed Alam Hussaini, alongside his brother Syed Mustafa Hussaini and other celebrations began with Khidmat-I-Farrashi and Band Sama at the Dargah-e-Shareef in the morning, followed by Namaaz-e-Zuhr in the afternoon, and later by Namaz-e-Maghrib and Namaaz-e-Isha. Thursday's programme includes the continuation of Khidmat-I-Farrashi and Band Sama rituals at the historic Dargah-e-Shareef.A procession bearing sandal paste will be taken out from Mehboob Gulshan Garden towards the dargah in the evening. The application of sandal paste on Hazrat Khwaja Bande Nawaz's tomb, scheduled between Wednesday night and early Thursday, signals the commencement of the renowned Urs-e-Shareef. The urs will conclude on Friday.
