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Barnama
7 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Kelantan, N. Sembilan Editions Of MADANI Rakyat Programme 2025 Next Month
PUTRAJAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- The Prime Minister's Office (PMO), through the Performance Acceleration and Coordination Unit (PACU), will organise the MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 in Kelantan and Negeri Sembilan next month. According to a statement from the PMR 2025 Secretariat, PMR 2025 Kelantan will take place from Aug 7 to 9 at the grounds of Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, while PMR 2025 Negeri Sembilan will be held from Aug 22 to 24 at Dataran Nilai in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. The statement said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to officiate the Closing Ceremony of PMR 2025 Kelantan on Saturday, Aug 9, 2025, while PMR 2025 Negeri Sembilan will be launched on Saturday, Aug 23, 2025, in the presence of senior leaders from both the Federal and state governments. 'PMR 2025 is an initiative of the PMO through PACU as the main secretariat, with the close collaboration of various ministries, government departments and state governments acting as co-organisers,' it said. The statement added that the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and the Implementation Coordination Unit under the Prime Minister's Department (ICU JPM) will act as co-organisers for PMR 2025 Kelantan. 'For the organisation of PMR 2025 Negeri Sembilan, the Ministry of Digital and the Negeri Sembilan State Government will serve as co-organisers,' it added. PMR 2025 Kelantan will carry the theme 'Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for the People's Wellbeing', reflecting the MADANI Government's commitment to move forward with inclusive STI development and ensure that no one is left behind in the nation's progress. Meanwhile, 'Digital Across Generations, Empowering Communities' has been adopted as the theme for PMR 2025 Negeri Sembilan, in line with the government's ongoing commitment to digitalising the nation to enhance quality of life and drive a high-tech future rooted in human values and social justice. The statement noted that both editions of PMR 2025 will feature activities and programmes tailored to local community needs, including booths offering federal and state government services, community wellbeing initiatives, and MADANI sales.
Focus Malaysia
13-07-2025
- Business
- Focus Malaysia
RM10,000 a month from leaves: The lucrative side of a fading craft
AT THE Malaysian Handicraft booth during the MADANI Rakyat (PMR) Terengganu event, a woman of advancing years sat quietly yet intently at work, weaving vibrant strips of pandanus leaves into a beautiful mat. Though her face and hands reveal decades of life, her eyesight remains keen and her fingers swift — a quiet testament to a traditional craft that is slowly fading, especially among today's youth. Asmah Ismail, a 64-year-old artisan, shared that mengkuang weaving is now a dying skill. According to her, the younger generation sees little financial incentive in taking up the craft, causing its decline. 'There are hardly any full-time mengkuang weavers left. I believe it's just two of us still doing this seriously,' she explained during an interview at Pasar Payang, where the PMR event was held. 'The work takes a lot of patience and precision — perhaps that's why young people shy away from it as a profession.' Asmah, who has been in the trade for 44 years, said products like woven handbags, decorative items, mats and traditional wedding gifts are now enjoying a surge in popularity. The demand is strong enough that she earns between RM3,000 and RM10,000 monthly from sales. To manage the high volume of orders, particularly during festive seasons or large events, she has hired seven assistants to help with production. 'Back then, mengkuang weaving was mostly limited to fans, slippers, and baskets. But over time, I've expanded the product range to include handbags, document carriers, and various other items,' she said. The craft runs deep in Asmah's family. Passed down from her mother and grandmother, her weaving features more than 40 unique patterns — among them the Tapak Harimau, Bunga Cengkih, and Cik Kedah Bersila designs. She's thankful that there are still patrons who appreciate and value the artistry of handmade mengkuang products, often willing to pay a premium. A medium-sized mat, for example, can fetch RM250, while larger pieces have sold for up to RM800. 'True art lovers don't bargain,' she noted, adding that her workshop at her home in Kampung Rhu Rendang, Marang also doubles as a training centre for anyone eager to learn the craft. Asmah believes that platforms like PMR Terengganu are vital to reviving interest in traditional weaving, especially among young Malaysians. —July 13, 2025 Main image: Bernama
The Sun
12-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Over 70,000 visitors attend MADANI Rakyat Programme in Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU: The MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 in Terengganu, held at Pasar Kedai Payang here since Thursday, recorded an overwhelming turnout of over 70,000 visitors, far surpassing the initial target of 25,000. The Ministry of Works (KKR) in a statement today said the programme successfully achieved its objective of bringing government services and initiatives closer to the grassroots. 'All the feedback and suggestions received throughout the programme are highly valuable in enhancing the quality of government service delivery towards a progressive Malaysia grounded in MADANI values. 'As the lead ministry, KKR extends its appreciation to all parties across federal and state ministries and agencies, private companies, entrepreneurs and the people of Terengganu for their participation and support in making the event a success,' the statement read. Organised in collaboration with the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister's Department (ICU JPM) and the Performance Acceleration and Coordination Unit (PACU), the programme, themed 'MADANI Development, Prosperous People', reflected the Government's effort to build inclusive physical development through roads, bridges and public facilities. At the same time, it strengthened the human values that underpin the MADANI ethos, promoting an ethical, caring and responsible citizenry in advancing shared national development. Among the key activities held throughout the event were exhibitions by federal and state government agencies, the MADANI Sales programme, Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) traffic payment counters, health screenings, job matching opportunities, and a free helmet exchange initiative by the Road Transport Department (JPJ). - Bernama
The Sun
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Terengganu launches MADANI Tuition to boost student excellence
KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for choosing Terengganu as the first state to implement the MADANI Tuition initiative, with an allocation of RM5.27 million. He said that his side hopes the assistance can further enhance the excellence of students in this state, but at the same time wants teachers to be able to identify the groups that need that assistance. 'We hope that the students can fully benefit from this. I believe that the school and the education department should also prioritise identifying the groups of excellent students, the middle group, or the left-behind group so that no student is left behind in Terengganu,' he said. He said this when met by reporters after the closing ceremony of the MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 in Terengganu at Pasar Kedai Payang here today. Prior to that, Anwar, during his speech at the closing ceremony announced that Terengganu was chosen as the first state to implement the tuition programme, which is expected to benefit 9,408 students with the involvement of 614 school teachers. Anwar said the selection of Terengganu as the pioneer of the programme was based on the excellent performance of students in public examinations in the state. - Bernama
Borneo Post
12-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Visits abroad no for leisure, says Anwar
Anwar says every official visit he undertook was aimed at generating economic returns for the country, and not for leisure as alleged by certain quarters. – Bernama photo KUALA TERENGGANU (July 12): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has denied that his official visits abroad, including to Brazil to attend the recent BRICS Summit, were merely for 'leisure', but rather as an important effort to establish global economic cooperation. He said every official visit he undertook was aimed at generating economic returns for the country, and not for leisure as alleged by certain quarters. 'We do not travel just for sightseeing. During meetings and engagements, we use every opportunity to meet (with leaders and stakeholders to strengthen relationships and cooperation),' he said when officiating the closing ceremony of the Madani Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 in Terengganu today. The Finance Minister said Malaysia's strategic cooperation with Brazil had greatly benefited the country, including Petronas being granted access to the largest oil platform in Brazil. As for the frequency of his and several ministers' attendance at various Asean meetings and negotiations recently, Anwar said these were not merely symbolic but had led to concrete results, including Terengganu being selected as the hub for a new green hydrogen energy initiative. He said the project in Tasik Kenyir was highly significant as it aligned with the region's major agenda to implement the Asean Power Grid, which would connect cross-border electricity supply from Vietnam to Malaysia and Singapore through undersea cables. 'This energy production can only be realised through the cooperation of Asean, the Federal Government, and state governments. It will certainly position Malaysia as a major energy producer in the region,' he said. Anwar added that with the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technology centres, which demand significantly higher energy and water capacities than typical industries, it was crucial for Malaysia to support and help realise the Asean Power Grid initiative. He also said Malaysia was increasingly respected on the global stage, as demonstrated by the extraordinary participation of major powers in recent Asean meetings, indicating confidence in the country's stability and economic potential. Anwar noted that while Asean meetings involved 10 member countries as well as Timor Leste, the attendance of major powers such as Japan, the United States, Russia, and Turkiye was a remarkable show of support for the platform. 'This is because they see Malaysia as a peaceful, united nation with great potential for trade cooperation,' he said. – Bernama anwar ibrahim asean brics criticism meetings visit
