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Barnama
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Batu Kawan Stadium Becomes Focal Point As PM Anwar Set To Launch Unity Week
BATU KAWAN, July 19 (Bernama) -- Now in its third day, the National-Level 2025 Unity Week (SMP) celebration at the Batu Kawan Stadium grounds continued in a lively and festive atmosphere, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim scheduled to attend the launch ceremony today, marking the highlight of the event. Themed 'Harmony in Diversity', the ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10.30 am, and will also be attended by National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. This marks the third edition of the national-level celebration, following previous instalments in Kuching, Sarawak (2023) and Johor (2024). The event will also feature the presentation of the Progressive Rukun Tetangga (Neighbourhood Watch or RT) grant and the presentation of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation scholarships to deserving recipients. Adding colour to today's programme are a variety of cultural and community-centric activities that reflect Malaysia's rich diversity, including the 'Roti Canai Terbang ' contest and the all-ethnicities bridal show. The day will culminate in the 'Malam Irama Unity Sama-Sama Kita' concert, featuring performances by a star-studded line-up of Malaysian artists such as Datuk Awie, Stacy, Jaclyn Victor, Black Hanifah, Shila Zikir, and Suki Low. A total of 35 exciting activities await visitors throughout SMP 2025, taking place from Thursday to Sunday. Highlights include the Rumah KAMI exhibition, the Kadazan Dusun and Orang Asli villages, the Malaysia Tanah Airku exhibition, the 'Susur Masa' exhibition by the Department of Museums Malaysia, and the National Library Pavilion. In conjunction with Unity Week, various public services are also being offered directly to the people. These include discounts on summonses from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Road Transport Department (JPJ), as well as reductions in compounds issued by local authorities such as the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP). During his one-day working visit to Penang, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to attend several other programmes, including the launch of the MADANI Bumiputera Tunas Master Plan and the JKPSB Housing Project at the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Campus in Permatang Pauh, near here, before officiating SMP 2025. After that, he will attend the groundbreaking ceremony and launch of Rumah Bakat MADANI SkyWorld Pearlmont in Seberang Jaya, before concluding his visit by officiating the groundbreaking ceremony of the Teluk Kumbar MADANI Complex in Bayan Lepas at 4 pm.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
SMP 2025 Celebrates 27 Strategic Partners Including Bernama In Recognition Of Support, Commitment
BATU KAWAN, July 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) was among 27 strategic partners honoured at the 2025 National Unity Week (SMP) celebration tonight. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang presented certificates of appreciation to the 27 strategic partners in recognition of their support and commitment in promoting and enlivening this year's edition of SMP. Bernama's Penang bureau chief R. Ratcharathan accepted the certificate on behalf of the agency during the Strategic Partner Appreciation certificate presentation session held at the Batu Kawan Stadium grounds here. According to the Ministry of National Unity (KPN), various forms of collaboration and support were provided by the strategic partners, including the display of programme posters at their premises, on highways, billboards and social media, as well as offering ticket discounts to tourist hotspots, lucky draw prizes, public transport facilities and fare discounts. KPN said the appreciation ceremony represented another proactive step by the ministry to promote unity values by recognising strategic partners from various sectors, including private companies, government agencies, non-governmental organisations and business operators. Besides Bernama, other recipients of the appreciation certificate tonight included the Information Department; Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM); Penang Island City Council (MBPP); Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP); Works Ministry (KKR); Langkawi Development Authority (LADA); PLUS Malaysia Berhad; AirAsia Aviation Group; and Kelab Media Mutiara Pulau Pinang. SMP 2025 features 35 exciting activities from Thursday to Sunday, including the Rumah KAMI (ethnic house) exhibition, the Kadazan Dusun and Orang Asli ethnic village, the 'Malaysia Tanah Airku' exhibition, the 'Susur Masa' exhibition by the Department of Museums Malaysia and the Malaysia Library Pavilion. Held under the theme 'Harmony in Diversity,' SMP 2025 also includes programmes such as Food Unites, MADANI Sales, handicraft and local entrepreneur product bazaars, a durian festival, Unity Run, traditional sports, e-sports tournaments, Kembara Ilmu, the Penang Book Festival, 'Wayang Pacak' (open-air movie screenings), an Boria competition, traditional costume showcases, and a traditional dance competition for primary schools. The celebration will be officially launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at 10.30 am tomorrow.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Barnama
PDRM Special Branch Showcases Anti-Terrorism Exhibition At National Unity Week In Batu Kawan
BATU KAWAN, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has brought an anti-terrorism exhibition to the National Unity Week (SMP) at the Batu Kawan Stadium grounds, aimed at raising public awareness of the dangers of involvement in terrorist activities. Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division (E8) staff officer ACP Ridzuan Abdul Aziz said the exhibition is also intended to enhance public understanding of terrorism threats and the importance of community cooperation in countering such activities. 'We at Bukit Aman Special Branch E8 are bringing the exhibition closer to the public to clearly explain what terrorism and extremism are, so people can understand and avoid involvement in such activities, which not only harm individuals but also the nation,' he told Bernama at the event. He added that while the exhibition is rarely held, it was featured at the Batu Kawan SMP this time to showcase various items to the public, including homemade bombs made by terrorist groups, terrorism-related books and terrorist passports. The SMP 2025, held at Batu Kawan Stadium, Penang, will run from July 17 to 20 and feature 35 engaging activities for visitors. Among the highlights of the exhibition, Ridzuan said, are displays of seized items used in terrorist activities, visual presentations of high-profile arrest operations and interactive sessions with E8 officers who explain the processes of detecting and monitoring extremist elements. Through the exhibition, police aim to educate the public on the early signs of involvement in terrorism, while stressing the vital role of public awareness in curbing the spread of extremism and radical ideologies. 'Previously, some Malaysians were influenced by foreign terrorist groups, such as those operating in Syria. However, in recent times, we have observed a shift towards domestic terrorism,' he said. 'That is why we are presenting this exhibition, to prevent, especially young people, from falling prey to terrorist groups, as they are highly exposed to such content through social media. These groups actively recruit through platforms like Telegram,' he added.
Malay Mail
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
From Chetti weddings to 50pc traffic discounts, Unity Week 2025 in Batu Kawan blends culture, cuisine and community; PM to attend July 19
NIBONG TEBAL, July 13 — The 2025 National Unity Week (SMP) celebration, set to take place over four days starting next Thursday at Batu Kawan Stadium here, promises a variety of exciting and interactive activities for visitors. Penang National Unity and Integration Department director Rozai Zahar Nedi said among the main attractions will be traffic summons discounts of between 30 and 50 percent offered by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Penang Island City Council (MBPP). He said this third edition, following previous ones in Kuching (2023) and Johor (2024), will feature the Rumah Kami exhibition, showcasing 24 ethnic groups from across the country, including the Siamese, Chetti, Kerinci, Melayu Brunei, Baba Nyonya, Kedayan and Bisaya. 'Visitors will be able to step inside these traditional houses and experience their culture, food, weddings and attire firsthand. 'There will also be live cooking demonstrations, giving visitors a chance to sample their unique cuisines throughout the four-day event,' he told Bernama in an exclusive interview at the Seberang Perai Selatan Unity Complex. 'It's more than just displaying the architecture of each ethnic group, we're filling these houses with traditional attire, cultural performances, dances and music specially curated for visitors,' he said. Police and the Penang Island City Council will be setting up counters offering discounts on traffic summonses between 30 and 50 per cent. — Bernama pic Rozai Zahar said SMP 2025 will also feature exhibitions by 43 government departments and agencies, entrepreneur showcases under the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, displays and product sales by Progressive Rukun Tetangga Areas, a book fair, foodunites and food trucks, e-sports and traditional games, as well as performances by popular artists. For security and defence enthusiasts, he said there will be a display of assets by the Malaysian Armed Forces, PDRM, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and Civil Defence Force. The highlight of the event will be the official launch by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at 10.30 am on July 19, where he is expected to join visitors at the foodunites area, which will offer over 130 traditional dishes at affordable prices. With a target of 200,000 visitors, Rozai Zahar said this year's northern zone edition of SMP is themed 'Perpaduan Dalam Kepelbagaian Bagi Memupuk Keharmonian Masyarakat Melalui Detik-Detik Perpaduan' (Unity in Diversity: Fostering Social Harmony Through Shared Moments of Unity). Rozai Zahar said the objective of SMP is to raise public awareness on the importance of preserving national unity and integration as the foundation for a harmonious, prosperous and stable added that the event aims to ignite patriotic spirit and love for the country, while fostering a society where unity is reflected in daily interactions, guided by mutual respect, cooperation, and tolerance, ultimately encouraging greater community engagement. He said free Rapid Penang bus services will run between Sungai Nibong, Seberang Jaya, and Batu Kawan Stadium, while AirAsia Ride will offer discounted fares to the venue. With just three days to go, Rozai Zahar said preparations are 80 percent complete and now in the final phase, with teams working to ensure all plans proceed smoothly. 'SMP isn't just a programme by the Ministry of National Unity, it also involves other ministries, such as the Ministry of Education. This is not merely a festival, but an informative platform designed to directly engage and educate the public,' he emphasised. — Bernama
