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Borneo Post
06-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Utilise social media to expand products' reach, KRTs encouraged
Che Roslan tries his hands at beadwork embroidery, guided by one of the women artisans. KAPIT (May 6): Members of the Neighbourhood Committee (KRT) are encouraged to use social media market their products and services, especially handicrafts and agro-based products. In giving this advice, Department of National Unity and Integration (JPNIN) director-general Datuk Che Roslan Che Daud calls upon them to make full use of platforms such as Facebook and TikTok to expand their market reach. 'Instead of the conventional way of displaying products at the stall or a shop, use social media to reach out to potential customers from near and far. 'Social media can help communities to market their products more widely, without requiring high extra costs,' he said in his speech for the 'Santuni Madani' and 'Progressive RT' programme at KRT Sungai Banyau in Baleh last weekend. Earlier, Che Roslan said KRT Sungai Banyau received a grant of RM123,000 last year, and had since been actively carrying out various projects meant to benefit the community. 'Among the ongoing projects are the handicraft 'manik' (beads) works by the KRT womenfolk, and also the setting-up of a 'pondok' (patrol booth) for the Voluntary Patrol Scheme (SRS), made as the centre of operations, where the volunteers gather before conducting patrol around their neighbourhood at night. 'Any KRT interested in applying for a grant under the Progressive RT initiative, can contact the JPNIN Kapit Office on 084-798 522, or go to Che Roslan also said apart from physical assistance, JPNIN would also encourage residents to make full use of the nearby National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) to undergo training on digital marketing and also on social media technology. On a relevant matter, he also called upon all KRTs in the country to join in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of KRT by conducting various community programmes that could strengthen the spirit of unity and togetherness amongst the local community. Meanwhile, those interested in ordering the beadwork handicrafts can contact KRT KRT Sungai Banyau secretary Patricia Rendah on 011-2920 5436. Also present at the weekend event were JPNIN Sarawak director Dirwana Azool, JPNIN Kapit officer Lau Siew Yen, Sungai Banyau longhouse chieftain Jampong Meng, and KRT Sungai Banyau chairman Jawi Medan. Agro-based industry Che Roslan Che Daud Handicrafts KRT
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Govt to set up 300 progressive RT this year
SANDAKAN: The National Unity Ministry plans to establish 300 new Progressive Rukun Tetangga (RT) units this year to boost grassroots economic activity and strengthen community ties. Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the initiative, backed by a RM20 million government allocation, builds on the 169 Progressive RTs already operating out of 8,500 Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) nationwide. "We hope this funding will empower more KRTs to become active, particularly in improving the economic well-being of their communities," he told reporters after officiating the Arkib@Sekolah archival programme at St. Mary Secondary School today, which was also attended by National Archives director-general Datuk Jaafar Sidek Abdul Rahman. Launched last year, the Progressive RT programme focuses on eight areas, including sustainable livelihoods, community resilience, leadership, well-being, lifelong learning, environmental care, cultural heritage and innovation. Aaron said the move aims to prevent KRTs, or neighbourhood watch areas, from becoming inactive. "We don't want dormant KRTs. Through more programmes, we hope to foster unity, mutual respect and greater acceptance of diversity," he added.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Govt to set up 300 progressive RT this year
SANDAKAN: The National Unity Ministry plans to establish 300 new Progressive Rukun Tetangga (RT) units this year to boost grassroots economic activity and strengthen community ties. Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the initiative, backed by a RM20 million government allocation, builds on the 169 Progressive RTs already operating out of 8,500 Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) nationwide. 'We hope this funding will empower more KRTs to become active, particularly in improving the economic well-being of their communities,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after officiating the Arkib@Sekolah archival programme at St. Mary Secondary School today, which was also attended by National Archives director-general Datuk Jaafar Sidek Abdul Rahman. Launched last year, the Progressive RT programme focuses on eight areas, including sustainable livelihoods, community resilience, leadership, well-being, lifelong learning, environmental care, cultural heritage and innovation. Aaron said the move aims to prevent KRTs, or neighbourhood watch areas, from becoming inactive. 'We don't want dormant KRTs. Through more programmes, we hope to foster unity, mutual respect and greater acceptance of diversity,' he added.
