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Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Warriors Fund 2024/2025 Campaign Records Increased Collection
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The 2024/2025 Warriors Fund (KTP) Campaign successfully raised over RM2.19 million, surpassing the RM1.3 million collected in the previous edition. Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Veterans Affairs Department (JHEV) Director-General Major General Datuk Semaon Marjuki said the funds collected through the KTP campaign were channelled to the MAF veterans in the form of general welfare and disaster aid, medical assistance, and educational support for their children. He said the assistance was extended to 2,067 veterans in 2023, 1,627 veterans in 2024, and 5,357 veterans this year. 'For all those who have contributed, I extend my appreciation and encourage continued support as a gesture of gratitude for the sacrifices of our heroes who risked their lives and well-being to safeguard the nation's security and sovereignty. 'Each contribution is also eligible for a 10 per cent income tax rebate from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB),' he told Bernama today. Semaon said that, similar to previous editions, the 2025/2026 KTP campaign, which began on Aug 1 and will run until July 2026, has maintained its collection target of RM3 million. He added that one of the new initiatives for this edition is the One People One Ringgit programme (2R'DP), which enables the public to contribute more conveniently by scanning a QR code linked to the KTP account. 'The official launch of the 2025/2026 KTP is scheduled for this October, in conjunction with the MAF JHEV Silver Jubilee celebration in Melaka, and is expected to be officiated by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin,' he said. According to him, donations can be made through several channels, including online transfers to the official KTP account, physical donation boxes at strategic locations such as selected BHP petrol stations, corporate contributions, charity sales, participation fees from the MAF JHEV activities, as well as collections by veterans' associations.
Barnama
27-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Tabung Pahlawan Campaign Has Raises RM2.18 Mln
ALOR GAJAH, July 27 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Tabung Pahlawan Campaign, launched in conjunction with Warriors' Day, has raised RM2.186 million as of July 24, reflecting the people's continued support towards the welfare of Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said to widen outreach and simplify contributions, the ministry had also introduced a QR code donation campaign as an alternative, targeting a minimum of RM1 from every Malaysian. 'Malaysia has more than 34 million people, imagine if every person contributes at least RM1, the impact would be tremendous. 'That's why we've launched the QR code campaign, which is now widely circulated via social media and official government channels. We hope this will encourage more people to contribute,' he told Bernama after attending a high tea event with Melaka MAF veterans, in conjunction with the 2025 Warriors' Day celebration at Dataran Gangsa, here today. Also present were Veterans' Affairs Department (JHEV) director-general Maj Gen Datuk Semaon Marjuki and JHEV Melaka and Negeri Sembilan director, Major Muhammad Zarifi Tumin. Earlier at the event, 120 MAF veterans from Melaka, representing 22 associations, were celebrated. They were presented with contributions, including Cost of Living Aid, Higher Education Aid, Home Repair Assistance, and 'Bakul Rahmah' food baskets. At the same time, Adly said 151,000 MAF veterans had registered and were now using the Veteran Digital Card, which was introduced in September last year. 'With the digital card, veterans no longer need to carry a physical card as all their information is now accessible on their smartphones. So for those who haven't made the switch, we strongly encourage them to do so and to update their information. 'Although the physical card is still in use, the digital version offers easier access for members, especially to information on health, welfare, and other services,' he said.
