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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
The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (June 11, 2025)
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foreign woman detained for holding three men against their will * Sukuk misuse case: Tan Sri quizzed by MACC for six hours * No electricity surcharge for Sabah, Labuan users until year-end * National Day 2025 to be launched in Johor, Malaysia Day 2025 in Penang * Court postpones decision on Lahad Datu vocational college murder case to July 23 * Four charged in Sabah for alleged role in multi-million ringgit investment scam * Gerik bus crash: Company's permit revoked with immediate effect, says Loke * George Town's heritage status safe, says Penang exco member * Man, 62, nabbed over alleged sexual assault on underage girl in Lahad Datu * 'Still Live' series in KL creates a shared space for sound and sketch * Permanent border wall seen as solution to smuggling in Kelantan, says police chief * Woman swept away by strong currents after car plunges into river found drowned * Sugar, rice and selected imported foods exempt from expanded SST, says Finance Ministry * Malaysia commits to more reforms, solidarity in labour rights agenda, says Steven Sim * Imported fruits hit with 5% tax under new SST rules * Sukuk misuse case: MACC records Tan Sri's statement * Cops find RM4.67mil worth of meth and ketamine in abandoned car in Gerik * Gerik crash: Cops advise bus driver not to make public comments * Preserving historic sites essential for cultural and economic growth, says activist * What are the items you will have to pay extra taxes for from July 1? * Industry concerns over expanded SST Singapore * Man arrested for allegedly shoplifting twice in Singapore's Changi Airport transit area * Passengers reschedule travel plans and seek refunds following Jetstar Asia's abrupt closure * Removal of mandatory minimum sentences for some dangerous driving offences in Singapore to kick in from Thursday (June 12) * Singaporean woman given six months' jail in Taiwan for stalking singer, threatening her online * World acclaimed singer Maher Zain makes long-awaited return to the region with a South-East Asia Tour 2025 * Drug trafficker in Singapore avoids death penalty by 0.01g, sentenced to 31 years' jail * Sacked Mediacorp employee arrested for voyeurism * Second round of Pofma sanctions for owner of The Online Citizen's website, social media accounts * National Trades Union Congress exploring options to match retrenched Jetstar Asia staff to roles at SIA Group: Labour chief * Qantas says Singapore airport fee hikes fuelled Jetstar Asia cut * Jetstar Asia closure: Here's what customers need to know * Jetstar Asia to cease operations from July 31, over 500 employees in Singapore affected Indonesia * Dozens arrested for Indonesian love scam ring targeting American men * Indonesia nears trade deals with EU, Eurasian bloc * Drone drops drugs into Indonesian prison * Businesses grapple with Bali's single-use plastics ban * Alleged laptop procurement graft puts ex-minister Nadiem in spotlight * Suspected fatal bullying cases in Indonesia highlight growing violence issue in schools * Govt revokes mining permits in Raja Ampat after outcry Thailand * Thai Foreign Minister champions bilateral talks with Cambodia * Female Thai police colonel accused of trafficking sedative drugs since 2022 * Thai defence minister unfazed by Cambodia's ICJ plan, says Thailand ready with response measures * Vietnamese 'romance scammers' busted in Thai luxury villa raid * Thai police to suspend female doctor over illegal sedative trafficking * Thailand's former Prime Minister Suchinda Kraprayoon, who cracked down on 1992 protests, dies at 91 Philippines * 'No one can stop' Sara Duterte impeachment trial: Philippine House prosecutors * The rise and fall of Joseph Estrada: From people's champion to disgraced Philippine president * Philippines exits EU 'high-risk' dirty money list * Filipino actor Miko Gallardo opens up about past rape, alleged blackmail * Senators return impeachment case against Sara Duterte to the Philippine House Vietnam * Patients with public health insurance suffer long waits at hospitals * Vietnam talks to Gap, Levi Strauss in battle to head off Trump tariffs * Qualcomm launches AI R&D centre in Vietnam * Vietnamese animation levels up with dual dialect debut Myanmar * UN envoy to Myanmar warns that violence puts country on 'path to self-destruction' * Toxic Thailand rivers pinned on Myanmar mines * Myanmar rebels claim to have shot down a fighter jet being used by military to attack ground targets Cambodia * Climate 'greenwashing' will harm Cambodian workers, suggests new report * Cambodia's economy shows resilience amid global uncertainty: World Bank * Tourism ministry shares details of Cambodia-China Tourism Year events * Cambodia moves forward with ICJ case over border dispute with Thailand * Anti-tank mine blast kills tractor driver in western Cambodia: official * Cambodia-Thailand border talks drag on Laos * Laos records US$56mil trade surplus in April * Chinese firm to undertake Lao agriculture and forestry development project * China Aircraft Corporation requests majority stake in Lao Airlines as govt seeks partnership Brunei * Brunei hosts first national conference for persons with different abilities * From battlefield to brotherhood in Brunei Aseanplus * Trump says China will supply rare earths in 'done' trade deal * Deal 'is done', says Trump, as China and US trade truce gets back on track after London talks * 5.9-magnitude quake rattles Taiwan * HK actor Louis Koo visits Penang for the first time, promises to return in the future: 'I've fallen in love' * Asean nations brace for Trump tariffs with bold stimulus packages * People's Liberation Army officer rescues five people from drowning in Henan, China * Actor Shaun Chen saves more after moving family from Singapore to Johor: 'Upgraded my lifestyle' * Meghalaya honeymoon murder: New bride devised two plans to kill husband, bad weather forced her to shelve 'plan A', switch to 'plan B' * Chinese soldier, famed for striking resemblance to top actress Dilraba, is elite sniper * Hong Kong advocates on why church sex abuse cases take time to surface * Malaysia to pioneer Asean TVET accreditation, says Zahid * Ringgit rebounds as US dollar weakens despite optimism over trade talk * US arrests another Chinese scientist with no permit to send biological material * Rising young talents MUAH! returns with second single titled 'Kajang', a taste of young life in Malaysia and South-East Asia * South Korean military suspends loudspeaker broadcasts against North Korea in border area * Tengku Zafrul to visit Washington on June 18 for tariff talks * Samyang Foods completes plant expansion amid growing demand for Buldak spicy ramyeon * Asean TVET Council must chart a clear path forward, says Zahid * Fuel prices June 12-18: Unchanged across the board * Australian murder suspect denies drying deadly mushrooms * Fans greet K-pop stars Jimin and Jung Kook of BTS upon discharge from military service * Sri Lanka hikes household power tariffs by 15 per cent, power regulator says * Season 3 of 'Squid Game' more intense than ever, director hints at possible spin-offs * Bangladesh issues travel warnings as Covid-19 infections rise in neighbouring countries * China stocks near 3-week high as Sino-US trade truce sparks optimism * AirAsia close to buying at least 100 Airbus jets in shift to A220, sources say * Man carries daughter through 12 years of school to gaokao * Kazakhstan says China's Xi to visit for Central Asian summit * Price wars eroding auto industry profits * MyCert: Malaysia data breaches up 29% in Q1 2025 * Malaysia records approved investments of US$21bil in 1Q * Rare earths: China's trump card in trade war with US * FBM KLCI rises at midday on U.S.-China trade optimism * Harimau Malaya roar with 4-0 win against Vietnam after TMJ pep talk * Comment: Why do the young woo Labubu? * May was world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say * Pakistan raises defence budget 17% in boost for Chinese weapons suppliers * Asian equities rally after China-US framework on trade * South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung asks citizens to recommend Cabinet members * Part toy, part fashion: How did Labubu get so popular? * US, China reach deal to ease export curbs, keep tariff truce alive * Najib's RM27mil money laundering trial to proceed, AGC rejects review request * Sony's bet on sports pays off with AI line judges at Wimbledon * Tesla's public robotaxi rides set for tentative June 22 start, CEO Musk says * Malaysia and the UN High Seas Treaty: What's next? * Pentagon chief vows to honor US-Australia sub deal * FBM KLCI rebounds in early trade on U.S.-China trade optimism * Ringgit opens higher against greenback as US-China trade talks resume * Hong Kong actress Crystal Fung denies rift with fellow celeb Louisa Mak * China's Li says US-China reach framework on trade, will report back to leaders * Out of the army and back to ARMY * HK to tighten national security scrutiny of restaurants * Frigate arrives in Australia as Tokyo bids for defence deal * Fire near Jogye temple halted, treasures spared * China extends hand to Korea * Smuggler stopped with spiders, birds and possums * Billionaire to plead guilty * Chong Wei advises injured Ng to seek treatment overseas * Penang's call for mindful tourism * Rexy wants to see Man-Tee become hardy boys * Grab eyes US$1.25bil bond sale for acquisitions * China bans bank from luring depositors with gifts * Banks expect one cut in OPR in 2H25 * Capital A is in the final stages of its PN17 exit plan, says Fernandes
The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
National Day 2025 to be launched in Johor, Malaysia Day 2025 in Penang
KUALA LUMPUR: This year's National Day celebrations will be themed around Malaysia Madani: Rakyat Disantuni, utilise the same Malaysia Madani National Day logo, and will be launched in Johor, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil ( pic ). He also said that the Malaysia Day celebrations, on Sept 16, will be held in Penang. 'Choosing Penang as the venue is in line with the rotation practice among Sabah, Sarawak and states in the peninsula,' says Fahami when launching the theme and logo at Angkasapuri here on Wednesday (June 11). He stated that the National Day 2025 will commence with the launch event on July 25 in Muar, Johor, and the main event on August 25 will once again be held at Dataran Putrajaya. He also said that several programmes have been planned, including 1 Rumah 1 Jalur Gemilang, Merdeka Countdown, QuranHour and Wayang Pacak Merdeka. 'The Jalur Gemilang campaign this year will include two new clusters, which are industry and government agencies, in addition to the five clusters from last year,' said Fahmi, who is also the National Day and Malaysia Day Main Committee chairman. He called on the public to promote the grand celebrations nationwide. Further information on the programmes and events can be found at
New Paper
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Paper
NDP 2025 packs to come in 7 designs, feature works by artists with disabilities
The 2025 National Day Parade (NDP) packs will come in seven designs, featuring works of art by 41 artists with disabilities. Through these artworks, the artists aged 10 to 73 aim to express their hopes for Singapore, and what the Republic's journey and future mean to them. Multiculturalism, Resilience, Openness and Boldness are the themes of four of the NDP pack designs. These themes were created by 21 artists aged 20 to 73 at ART:DIS, a non-profit organisation aimed at creating opportunities for persons with disabilities in the arts. The other 20 artists are special education school students between 10 and 18 years old, who portrayed the themes of Care, Contribute and Future in their art, the parade organisers announced on June 9 as they gave the media a first look at the design of the packs. As for the contents of the NDP pack, Major Desmond Lim, chairman of the NDP 2025 pack committee, said it will contain several staple food items to keep the audience refreshed and energised throughout the show. The public can also expect several interactive items, such as clappers, in their packs. MAJ Lim said show attendees will find out what is inside the packs when they receive them. "We will keep the suspense there." The works of art will be printed on the packs, which are recycled polyester tote bags. They will also be incorporated in a National Day 2025 stamp set produced by national postal service Singapore Post. The NDP pack will be distributed to those attending National Education shows, NDP preview shows and the National Day Parade on Aug 9. Among the 41 artists are (from left) Nur Fazira Binte Mohd Nuruddin, Rihansh Manoj Chugani, Mohammad Zulkhari Lutfi Bin Mohd Azam, Tay Hong Yao Brennan, Tay Bee Lian and Sage Tan Song Yen. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI For the first time, the live show on Aug 9 will be extended from the Padang to Marina Bay, as part of an "expanded canvas" to mark Singapore's 60th year of independence. Those who have registered to visit five heartland celebration sites and various Bay Celebration sites, or participate in pledge events, will also be eligible to collect the NDP packs on-site. A pledge event is a new initiative to support Singaporeans in organising their own community celebrations from July, with the Government's help. Of the seven themed artworks, Multiculturalism, for instance, celebrates local cultures, highlighting the nation's diversity through iconic symbols such as the traditional Malay food staple ketupat, and capteh, a traditional game where players keep a feathered shuttlecock in the air by kicking it with their feet. Another theme, Future, gives Singaporeans a glimpse of a nation shaped by innovation and care. The artwork features elements of artificial intelligence and technology to celebrate the Republic's spirit of progress and the embrace of new inventions. Meanwhile, Resilience honours the strength and unity of Singaporeans, such as front-line workers during challenging times, and the artwork for Care is set among Housing Board blocks and green spaces to show people from all walks of life coming together. HDB blocks were also featured in another design, under the theme of Contribute. Rihansh Manoj Chugani, who has cerebral palsy, proudly held up the pack as he pointed to the HDB block he drew. A drawing of an HDB block by Rihansh Manoj Chugani, 12, is featured in the design under the theme of Contribute. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI Speaking to the media, the 12-year-old said: "I drew HDB blocks because they are Singapore's pride. I also coloured them green to represent nature. Next time, I hope to see (more) solar panels on HDB blocks, so that we can save electricity together." Meanwhile, Madam Tay Bee Lian, 73, illustrated the Mandarin phrase for "How are you?" as part of the Openness artwork. Madam Tay, whose polio diagnosis causes muscle weakness in her limbs, said: "I wrote 您好吗? (How are you?) using calligraphy because it is what we say every time we greet each other." Madam Tay Bee Lian, 73, illustrated the Mandarin phrase for "How are you?" as part of the Openness artwork. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI After two hours of practice writing the phrase and more than 10 attempts, Madam Tay said she was excited to see it come to life on the NDP pack. "Every year, I see how nice the NDP packs are, so I am very honoured that I am a part of creating it this year," she added. MAJ Lim said the hope is that the collaboration with the artists will honour their abilities, recognise their talents and bring their vision for the country to fellow Singaporeans. "Drawing on the artists' unique strengths and shared experiences, they have co-created seven pieces of unique artworks for this year's NDP pack, inspired by their reflections on Singapore's heritage, shared experiences, and their imagination of Singapore's shared future," he added.
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
NDP 2025 packs to come in 7 designs, feature works by artists with disabilities
These themes were created by 21 artists aged 20 to 73 at ART:DIS, a non-profit organisation aimed at creating opportunities for persons with disabilities in the arts. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI NDP 2025 packs to come in 7 designs, feature works by artists with disabilities SINGAPORE – The 2025 National Day Parade (NDP) packs will come in seven designs, featuring works of art by 41 artists with disabilities. Through these artworks, the artists aged 10 to 73 aim to express their hopes for Singapore, and what the Republic's journey and future mean to them. Multiculturalism, Resilience, Openness and Boldness are the themes of four of the NDP pack designs. These themes were created by 21 artists aged 20 to 73 at ART:DIS, a non-profit organisation aimed at creating opportunities for persons with disabilities in the arts. The other 20 artists are special education school students between 10 and 18 years old, who portrayed the themes of Care, Contribute and Future in their art, the parade organisers announced on June 9 as they gave the media a first look at the design of the packs. As for the contents of the NDP pack , Major Desmond Lim, chairman of the NDP 2025 pack committee, said it will contain several staple food items to keep the audience refreshed and energised throughout the show. The public can also expect several interactive items, such as clappers, in their packs. Maj Lim said show attendees will find out what is inside the packs when they receive them . 'We will keep the suspense there.' The works of art will be printed on the packs , which are recycled polyester tote bags. They will also be incorporated in a National Day 2025 stamp set produced by national postal service Singapore Post. The NDP pack will be distributed to those attending National Education shows, NDP preview shows and the National Day Parade on Aug 9. (From left) Nur Fazira Binte Mohd Nuruddin, artist representing the 'Contribute' Artwork; Rihansh Manoj Chugani, artist representing the 'Contribute' Artwork; Mohammad Zulkhari Lutfi Bin Mohd Azam, artist representing the 'Boldness' Artwork; Tay Hong Yao Brennan, artist representing the 'Resilience' Artwork; Tay Bee Lian, artist representing the 'Openness' Artwork; and Sage Tan Song Yen, artist representing the 'Multiculturalism' Artwork. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI For the first time, the live show on Aug 9 will be extended from the Padang to Marina Bay, as part of an 'expanded canvas' to mark Singapore's 60th year of independence. Those who have registered to visit five heartland celebration sites and various Bay Celebration sites, or participate in pledge events , will also be eligible to collect the NDP packs on-site. A pledge event is a new initiative to support Singaporeans in organising their own community celebrations from July, with the Government's help. Of the seven themed artworks , Multiculturalism, for instance , celebrates local cultures, highlighting the nation's diversity through iconic symbols such as the traditional Malay food staple ketupat, and capteh, a traditional game where players keep a feathered shuttlecock in the air by kicking it with their feet. Another theme, Future, gives Singaporeans a glimpse of a nation shaped by innovation and care. The artwork features elements of artificial intelligence and technology to celebrate the Republic's spirit of progress and the embrace of new inventions. Meanwhile, Resilience honours the strength and unity of Singaporeans, such as front-line workers during challenging times, and the artwork for Care is set among Housing Board blocks and green spaces to show people from all walks of life coming together. HDB blocks were also featured in another design , under the theme of Contribute . Rihansh Manoj Chugani, who has cerebral palsy, proudly held up the pack as he pointed to the HDB block he drew. Rihansh Manoj Chugani, the artist representing the 'Contribute' Artwork. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI Speaking to the media, the 12-year-old said: 'I drew HDB blocks because they are Singapore's pride. I also coloured them green to represent nature. Next time, I hope to see (more) solar panels on HDB blocks , so that we can save electricity together.' Meanwhile, Madam Tay Bee Lian, 73, illustrated the Mandarin phrase for 'How are you?' as part of the Openness artwork . Madam Tay, whose polio diagnosis causes muscle weakness in her limbs, said: 'I wrote 您好吗? (How are you?) using calligraphy because it is what we say every time we greet each other.' Madam Tay Bee Lian, the rtist representing the 'Openness' Artwork. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI After two hours of practice writing the phrase and more than 10 attempts , Madam Tay said she was excited to see it come to life on the NDP pack. 'Every year, I see how nice the NDP packs are, so I am very honoured that I am a part of creating it this year,' she added. MAJ Lim said the hope is that the collaboration with the artists will honour their abilities, recognise their talents and bring their vision for the country to fellow Singaporeans. 'Drawing on the artists' unique strengths and shared experiences, they have co-created seven pieces of unique artworks for this year's NDP pack, inspired by their reflections on Singapore's heritage, shared experiences, and their imagination of Singapore's shared future,' he added. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
