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The Sun
6 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Ahmad Zahid leads Malaysian delegation to disaster risk reduction meeting in Geneva
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is leading Malaysia's delegation to the Eighth Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in Geneva on June 4 and 5. The Foreign Ministry (MOFA), in a statement today, said Ahmad Zahid is accompanied by senior officials from MOFA, the Deputy Prime Minister's Office and the National Disaster Management Agency. 'The Deputy Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver Malaysia's National Statement at the eighth GPDRR. He will be speaking at a ministerial roundtable session on the topic of 'Safe Schools Now: Protecting Every Child from Disaster and Climate Risk'. 'The Deputy Prime Minister will reiterate Malaysia's continued commitment to disaster management through the launch of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy, the implementation of the Safe School Programme and the Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Programme as well as through the introduction of a Disaster Risk Reduction education programme,' it said. While in Geneva, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, is also scheduled to meet the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Kamal Kishore. 'The meeting is aimed at exploring potential areas of collaboration between Malaysia and international partners on disaster risk management,' according to the statement. The GPDRR is a platform for assessing progress made by United Nations member states on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. Malaysia is a pioneer member of this network and remains unwavering in its commitment to managing and pre-empting disasters in line with the 2030 National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy.
The Sun
6 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Ahmad Zahid leads Malaysian delegation to meeting in Geneva
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is leading Malaysia's delegation to the Eighth Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in Geneva on June 4 and 5. The Foreign Ministry (MOFA), in a statement today, said Ahmad Zahid is accompanied by senior officials from MOFA, the Deputy Prime Minister's Office and the National Disaster Management Agency. 'The Deputy Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver Malaysia's National Statement at the eighth GPDRR. He will be speaking at a ministerial roundtable session on the topic of 'Safe Schools Now: Protecting Every Child from Disaster and Climate Risk'. 'The Deputy Prime Minister will reiterate Malaysia's continued commitment to disaster management through the launch of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy, the implementation of the Safe School Programme and the Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Programme as well as through the introduction of a Disaster Risk Reduction education programme,' it said. While in Geneva, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, is also scheduled to meet the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Kamal Kishore. 'The meeting is aimed at exploring potential areas of collaboration between Malaysia and international partners on disaster risk management,' according to the statement. The GPDRR is a platform for assessing progress made by United Nations member states on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. Malaysia is a pioneer member of this network and remains unwavering in its commitment to managing and pre-empting disasters in line with the 2030 National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy.
The Star
6 days ago
- General
- The Star
Zahid leads Malaysian delegation to Geneva disaster risk reduction meeting
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is Malaysia's delegation to the Eighth Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in Geneva on Wednesday (June 4) and Thursday (June 5). Wisma Putra said, in a statement Wednesday, that Ahmad Zahid was accompanied by senior officials from the Foreign Ministry, the Deputy Prime Minister's Office and the National Disaster Management Agency. "The Deputy Prime Minister was scheduled to deliver Malaysia's National Statement at the eighth GPDRR. He spoke at a ministerial roundtable session on the topic 'Safe Schools Now: Protecting Every Child from Disaster and Climate Risk'," it said. Ahmad Zahid reiterated Malaysia's ongoing commitment to disaster management through initiatives such as the launch of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy, the implementation of the Safe School Programme and the Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Programme, as well as the introduction of a Disaster Risk Reduction education programme, the statement added. During his time in Geneva, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, was scheduled to meet Kamal Kishore, the United Nations assistant secretary-general and special representative of the secretary-general for disaster risk reduction. "The meeting aimed to explore potential areas of collaboration between Malaysia and international partners on disaster risk management," the statement said. The GPDRR serves as a platform for evaluating the progress made by United Nations member states in implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. Malaysia is a founding member of this network and remains steadfast in its commitment to managing and pre-empting disasters in accordance with the 2030 National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy. – Bernama
New Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Malaysia urges global solidarity and calls for halt to attacks on Gaza at WHA78
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reiterated its firm stance that the health of the people is fundamental to sustainable development, while expressing support for global solidarity and calling for an immediate ceasefire of humanitarian attacks in Gaza. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the theme 'One World for Health' is highly relevant in efforts to build more resilient healthcare systems. "The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is a public health disaster, and the attacks must be stopped immediately alongside the Palestinian people's right to fully recognised statehood. "The international community must remain steadfast in condemning the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Gaza," he said during his speech delivering the National Statement at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, tonight. Dr Dzulkefly leads Malaysia's delegation to WHA78, which runs from Sunday until May 22. Meanwhile, he expressed appreciation to the World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for the comprehensive report presented. "The theme 'One World for Health' is highly relevant in efforts to build more resilient healthcare systems," he said. In his speech, he said Malaysia welcomed the success of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) talks, which were considered a significant achievement in strengthening pandemic preparedness. He said Malaysia will present a key resolution titled 'Promoting and Prioritising An Integrated Lung Health Approach', which calls for global action to prevent, detect, and treat lung diseases, urging member states to support the resolution. Dr Dzulkefly also said that Malaysia is actively integrating genomic medicine and precision treatment through the MyGenom initiative, in addition to accelerating the adoption of digital health technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance diagnostic and treatment capabilities. "Malaysia is also hosting a side event at WHA78 themed on oral health, and we support giving this agenda a place at the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)," he said. He reaffirmed Malaysia's support for the General Programme of Work 14 (GPW14) and called on all countries to work together for global health. Meanwhile, as chair of Asean 2025, Malaysia was honoured to deliver the chair's statement on behalf of all Asean member states at WHA78. In the joint statement, Asean reiterated its commitment to strengthening global health security post-Covid-19 pandemic based on the principles of solidarity and universal equity. "Aligned with this year's WHA theme, 'One World for Health', Asean recognises multidimensional and cross-border health issues including climate change, economic inequality, and geopolitical challenges. "Building on the Asean Declaration on the One Health Initiative, we are strengthening the One Health Network to enhance coordinated action at the regional level," the joint statement said. The statement also said Asean supports WHA78's theme, recognising the multidimensional and cross-border health challenges involving climate change, economic disparities, and geopolitical tensions. "Based on the Asean Declaration on the One Health Initiative, we are enhancing the Asean One Health Network to improve coordination at the regional level," it added. Dr Dzulkefly highlighted Asean's important achievements through regional mechanisms such as the Asean Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases, the Asean Biological Threat Monitoring Centre (ABVC), and the Asean Emergency Operations Centre Network. "Therefore, efforts must be intensified to ensure equitable and timely access to essential medical supplies. Asean also emphasises the need to promote local production and regional self-reliance in vaccine, diagnostic, and therapeutic manufacturing. "Asean's commitment to regional peace and prosperity is manifested through strengthening resilience and regional self-reliance, including through the Asean Declaration of Commitment on Medicine Supply Security and Self-Reliance to be announced," he said. At the same time, Asean will continue to strengthen strategic cooperation with WHO to build a healthier, safer, and more equitable world, in line with Asean's theme of inclusivity and sustainability. "Sustainable financing and inclusive decision-making must be emphasised for shared progress, narrowing development gaps, and fostering regional unity," he said. Asean, Dr Dzulkefly added, is committed to enhancing the capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health emergencies, as well as expanding universal health coverage through strengthening health systems and cooperation on healthy lifestyles, digital health, and health security. "Asean calls for continued international community support to strengthen collective efforts in building a healthier and more resilient Asean Community for the welfare of its people and global humanity," he said.
