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New Straits Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
TV3 advances to the Hawana Pantun Festival final
KUALA LUMPUR: TV3's Islamic Content Department reached the finals of the Pantun Festival Competition, held for the first time in conjunction with the 2025 National Journalists' Day (Hawana) celebration. The team, led by TV3 host and personality Ahmad Fedtri Yahya, alongside Mohammad Nor Affiq Norshamsudin, Azrin Md Isa, and Nurul Shazalina Zainudin, showcased their poetic prowess in a knockout-format verbal sparring battle and also won the Best Dressed category. The team competed against representatives from Astro Radio News. However, the winners and runners-up of the Pantun Festival will only be announced during the Hawana summit on June 14 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), in a ceremony officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Media Prima Bhd's News and Current Affairs unit team comprises Terengganu Media Prima bureau chief Mohd Ishak Abdillah Ngah, Berita Harian journalists Ilah Hafiz Aziz and Latifah Arifin, as well as Harian Metro journalist Muhamad Lokman Khairi. Additionally, this year's pantun competition also featured participants from the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim), Malaysia Gazette, Sinar Harian, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), and Bernama. The champion will receive a cash prize of RM3,000, while the runner-up will get RM2,000; both will also receive trophies and certificates. Third and fourth places will receive RM1,000 and RM500 respectively, along with trophies and certificates, as well as consolation prizes consisting of hampers and certificates of appreciation. A Best Pantun Performer category is also available, with a cash prize of RM500, a trophy, and a certificate. Meanwhile, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka will present special awards for the best male and female costumes. "This competition aims to reignite the passion for literary arts and strengthen the friendship among media practitioners," Bernama chief executive officer Datin Nur-Ul Afida Kamaludin said in her speech. DBP's Language and Literature Development Department director Abang Haliman Abang Julai said that pantun, as an art form, can also be incorporated into news and journalism to showcase mastery of language.
New Straits Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Alif Zafran wins KJH cosplay contest with homemade Satria suit
PIC BY NSTP/RAIHANA MANSOR KUALA LUMPUR: Eleven-year-old Alif Zafran Zairif stole the spotlight at the Ejen Ali cosplay competition during Karnival Jom Heboh at KL Base today, wearing a striking homemade replica of the animated hero's Satria suit. The Satria suit, short for System Advance Tactical Raid Intelligence Armor, is a signature upgrade from the animated series, characterised by its high-tech design, glowing blue LED lights, visor helmet, and reinforced combat-ready body plating. Alif's father, Zairif Affizal, 38, was the creative force behind the costume, completing the project in just two weeks after learning about the competition. "I only found out about the Ejen Ali cosplay contest two weeks ago, so I worked on it day and night," said Zairif, who used images and videos from Facebook and TikTok for reference. "This was my second time making a costume, and I wanted to go all out for my son." Rather than ordering a custom made suit which can cost up to RM1,000, Zairif built the ensemble from scratch himself for under RM300, using mainly EVA foam and recycled materials. He said the most challenging part was crafting the helmet. "To get it right, you really need skill. Without the proper technique, it ends up looking odd. "It took some trial and error to get the shape, proportions and finish just right." Alif took home RM500 and some goodies, followed by the runner-up and third place both cosplaying as Ejen Alicia winning RM400 and RM300. Judging the competition was Ejen Rizwan voice actor Azman Zulkiply, who praised the high level of creativity shown by all participants, especially the support shown by parents. "If I could, I'd make everyone the winner. "Every contestant had their own unique effort, and you could see how happy the kids were on stage," he told reporters. He admitted it was a tough decision but ultimately named Alif as his personal favourite. "I really liked Alicia, the last contestant with the action scene, very cool with the cut-outs and all. "But if I had to choose one, I'd go with the Satria suit. The glowing blue eyes and lights were next-level. You could see the effort." Azman also praised the Ejen Ali franchise for instilling positive values in children. "The series promotes friendship, loyalty and other strong values. "It's wonderful to see parents supporting their kids through local content like this. "It shows how much fun and pride there is in celebrating something made in Malaysia." The day's activities kicked off at 9am with Zumba with Ejen Ali, followed by a colouring contest at the mini stage at Studio Tonton Drama Sangat and the cosplay competition at 11am. Yesterday, Fans of Ejen Ali: The Movie 2 flocked to a special meet-and-greet session at Karnival Jom Heboh 2025 to catch a glimpse of the voice actors and mascots of the popular animation. Shafiq Isa and Noorhayati Maslini Omar, who voice Ejen Bakar and Ejen Alicia, charmed the crowd with an interactive session and prize giveaways.
Daily Express
15 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Express
5,000 youth entrepreneurs to benefit
Published on: Friday, May 30, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 30, 2025 By: Marutin Ansiung Text Size: Ghani (6th from right), Ikrar officials and local leaders pose for a photo with the young entrepreneurs. NABAWAN: The Chief Minister's Outreach Programme with non-governmental organisation (NGO) and young entrepreneurs is expected to benefit some 5,000 youth entrepreneurs by the end of June. Chief Minister's Department's Government and People Cooperation Institute (Ikrar) Director Azrul Ibrahim said since its launch in 2022, some 4,100 young entrepreneurs had received RM500 each in start-up capital to help kick-start or expand their small businesses. He said the programme was inspired by the Chief Minister's vision to ensure that the majority of young entrepreneurs operating small-scale businesses in rural and suburban areas receive support and assistance from the State Government. 'As of now 4,100 entrepreneurs, including in Nabawan, have received the aid, and we are targeting 5,000 recipients by the end of June,' he said when met during the Chief Minister's Outreach Programme with NGOs and Young Entrepreneurs at the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) on Monday. Also present were Nabawan Community Development Leader Deckson Andipai, Gagasan Rakyat Nabawan Youth Chief Ag Azuan Pg Hamzah and local community leaders. The programme was officiated by Nabawan Assemblyman Datuk Ghani Mohamad Yassin. Advertisement A total of 100 young entrepreneurs from the district received the aid during the event. Ghani, who is State Land Development Board (LKTNS) Chairman, hoped that such assistance would motivate young entrepreneurs in the area to become more creative and innovative in running their businesses. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Stark Cup Penang Press talent showcase returns with dazzling performances
TALENTS SHINE BRIGHT: The winners of the 'Stark Cup Penang Press Talent Showcase 2025' — champion Tan Kang Leng (centre), first runner-up Tan Hoon Cheng (fourth from left) and second runners-up Koh Huai Chen (fourth from right) and Koh Huai Jing (third from right) — posing with their mock cheques. Joining the winners on stage were representatives from the organising committee and sponsors, including (from left) Penang Press Club president Ang Tong Kai, Penang Hui Yin Seh Society chairperson Khiah Hock Leong, Stark Development Sdn Bhd deputy chairman Datuk Toh Chin Leong, Stark Development Sdn Bhd chief executive officer cum Zeon Properties Group founder Leon Lee and event organising chairperson Pek Bee Hong. AFTER a six-year hiatus, the 'Stark Cup Penang Press Talent Showcase 2025' made a highly anticipated return, with Penang Press Club life member Tan Kang Leng clinching the top spot. He took home RM1,000 cash prize with a soulful performance that blended his voice and guitar in perfect harmony. Coming in second was member Tan Hoon Cheng, who won over the judges with her emotive rendition of Michelle Pan's "Fu Sheng Qian Shan Lu" (Many Roads in Life). She received RM800. The third-place honours went to her children, Koh Huai Chen and Koh Huai Jing, who delivered a dynamic modern dance performance enhanced by rhythmic drumming. Their captivating act earned them a RM500 prize. Ten outstanding performers took home RM150 each while seven participants won consolation prizes worth RM80 each in the competition held at Penang Hui Yin Seh Buddhist Society in Air Itam. One of the outstanding performers Yeoh Yin Yin also won the Most Popular Award and the Best Costume Award. She received an additional RM200 for each category. Organised by Penang Press Club (PPC), with Stark Development Sdn Bhd as the primary sponsor and Penang Hui Yin Seh Buddhist Society as co-organiser, the showcase offered RM5,000 in cash prizes. Press members and their immediate family members showcased a wide range of talents in the competition, from singing, dancing and impersonation to instrumental and group performances. Event organising committee chairman Pek Bee Hong said this year's competition was opened to the family members of lifetime members, with the goal of encouraging the younger generation to showcase their talents. "The youngest participant is five-year-old Chua Lee Hong, who gave his all during the performance. His mother Tan Phaik Shan was there to encourage him. "This kind of parent-child interaction was one of the reasons for organising this event,' she said. Penang Hui Yin Seh Buddhist Society chairperson Khiah Hock Leong praised the participants, noting that media professionals, who are usually tasked with documenting reality through words and images, revealed a different side of themselves on stage. "Through this talent competition, we saw a vibrant, creative aspect of media professionals. Their performances and that of their family members were truly admirable," he said.
Barnama
a day ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Darul Makmur Stadium Grass Pitch Receives FIFA Nod
KUANTAN, May 30 (Bernama) -- The Darul Makmur Stadium here scored a landmark precedent when its natural grass pitch became the first in Malaysia to receive certification from world governing body FIFA through its Quality Programme for Natural Playing Surfaces. Pahang Communications and Multimedia, Youth, Sports and Non-Governmental Organisations Committee chairman Fadzli Mohamad Kamal said the certificate was issued after the pitch passed a comprehensive assessment by a FIFA-appointed consultancy company, Acousto-Scan Pty Ltd, on April 23 and 24. "The pitch received an excellent rating with a score of 93 per cent after the assessment was conducted covering three main components, namely climate testing, sports performance testing and agronomic testing," he said at a press conference here today. bootstrap slideshow Fadzli also said the assessment included aspects such as soil temperature, humidity, ball bounce, surface hardness, root system, weed content and soil health. "This recognition marks a major success in the technical and maintenance aspects of the national sports field. "I was informed that the 'Bermuda Tifgrand' grass on this field is the first to be planted outside Japan, besides this field having three layers and a water drainage system underneath to speed up the water absorption rate," he said. The field was built and upgraded according to strict FIFA specifications by local contractor, RS Greenmaster (M) Sdn Bhd, which played an important role in this success. The field upgrade project involved a cost of RM1.6 million, of which RM500,000 was contributed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports while RM1.1 million was borne by the state government. He said the contractor had already given them the green light to use the field but it would only be used in one or two months.
