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Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Serian's Chinese community backs proposal for Siniawan-inspired night market in Baki
File photo of the Siniawan Night Market in Bau. KUCHING (July 26): The Chinese community in Serian have voiced their support for a proposed night market at Baki Bazaar that is inspired by the popular Siniawan Night Market in Bau. Serian District Council chairman Dato Peter Minos said the proposal generated strong interest after it was discussed and agreed upon during a meeting between the council and Chinese community leaders. He said the Baki Bazaar – located just 15 minutes from Serian town along the Pan Borneo Highway – has a rich history spanning over a century. 'Baki is known to serve the district's tastiest home-cooked meals with residents from nearby Kampung Taee and Kampung Bunga known as regulars at the bazaar. 'Everyone was excited and enthusiastic about the night market idea. It will bring extra business opportunities for food vendors and inject new energy into the bazaar,' he said. He said he plans to work closely with State Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Dato Sri Roland Sagah, to ensure the Baki Night Market becomes a reality. 'We want to make it a success, just like the night market in Siniawan,' Minos added. He said further details, including the launch timeline and market activities, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Baki Bazaar Peter Minos Serian Siniawan Night Market
Barnama
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Perak Sports Carnival 2025 Perfect For Unearthing New Talent For SUKMA
IPOH, July 13 (Bernama) -- The Perak Sports Carnival (SUPER) 2025 is the perfect platform to unearth new talent for the Perak contingent for the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2026 in Selangor. State Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah said the choice of sports contested in SUPER 2025 - table tennis, volley ball, basket ball, hockey, archery and sepak takraw - was made based on several factors, including the lack of participants from Perak in SUKMA 2024. 'Through SUPER, we have the chance to assess directly the potential of athletes at the grassroots level who may have yet to be exposed to competitive competitions.
New Straits Times
13-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
'Perak Sports Carnival 2025 perfect for unearthing new talent for Sukma'
IPOH: The Perak Sports Carnival (Super) 2025 is the perfect platform to unearth new talent for the Perak contingent for the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2026 in Selangor. State Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah said the choice of sports contested in Super 2025 - table tennis, volley ball, basket ball, hockey, archery and sepak takraw - was made based on several factors, including the lack of participants from Perak in Sukma 2024. "Through Super, we have the chance to assess directly the potential of athletes at the grassroots level who may have yet to be exposed to competitive competitions. "Those identified have the potential to be absorbed into the Sukma trainee programme and coached as our preparations for Sukma 2026," he said when met by Bernama after the close of Super 2025 at the Ipoh City Council Sports Complex Badminton Arena near here today. He added that Super was vital in ensuring the continuity of athlete development and talent scouting, and assisted in the nurturing of quality athletes to represent the state at the national level. Mualim district emerged overall champion with a tally of 10 gold, seven silver and eight bronze, followed by Kinta with seven gold, six silver and a bronze, while Manjung finished third with three gold and six bronze in SUPER 2025, which began on July 10 ended today with the participation of over 1,200 athletes from 12 districts in the state. – BERNAMA
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
JAKIM ready to assist Melaka in verifying calligraphy in mosques, surau
KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) is ready to work with the Islamic religious authorities in Melaka to assist in reviewing and verifying calligraphy in mosques and surau in the state, following claims of spelling errors in the Kufic script for the word 'Allah'. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said the move was aimed at ensuring that every calligraphy bearing the holy word displayed in mosques and surau was accurate and in line with Islamic teachings. 'I was made to understand that State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman has instructed all mosques and surau in the state to review their existing calligraphy. 'We are ready to cooperate with the Melaka Islamic Religious Department and the Melaka Islamic Religious Council in this matter,' he told reporters after officiating the Layar Dakwah programme organised by Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (YADIM) here today. At the same time, he advised all mosque and surau committees nationwide to carefully review any calligraphy intended for decoration to ensure it complies with syariah requirements. Mohd Na'im also welcomed the community's concern regarding the issue but hoped that any reprimand would be made in a prudent and constructive manner. 'Do not use words that insult or belittle others. I would like to thank the community for their concern in pointing out the matter. If the khat or calligraphy is inaccurate, we will rectify it,' he said. Yesterday, Rahmad was reported to have said that the Melaka government was investigating allegations of errors in the Kufic script for the word 'Allah' at a mosque in the state. Earlier, a social media influencer had claimed there was an error in the Kufic script at a mosque in Melaka, sparking various reactions from netizens.
The Sun
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Melaka increases food aid for asnaf, Muslim converts to RM300 monthly
MELAKA: The Melaka government has announced an increase in monthly food assistance for asnaf (those eligible for zakat) and Muslim converts, raising the amount from RM250 to RM300 starting tomorrow. The decision aims to address the rising cost of essential goods and ensure better support for recipients. State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman clarified that hardcore poor recipients under the Melaka Islamic Religious Council (MAIM) will continue receiving RM400 per month. The food aid scheme, known as 'daruriyah,' allows beneficiaries to collect essential items from 74 designated MAIM suppliers using their identity cards. As of June 24, 7,810 individuals are enrolled in the programme, including 112 from the hardcore poor category and 7,698 from the poor group. Rahmad noted that the aid rate had not been revised in years, prompting the adjustment. Additional assistance schemes have also been enhanced. One-time primary school fee aid for asnaf children has increased from RM70 to RM100, while cash assistance for Muslim converts has risen from RM200 to RM300. New converts will now automatically receive the higher amount. On zakat distribution, Rahmad shared that Melaka collected RM141.37 million last year, with RM151.22 million distributed to asnaf. This year's zakat allocation is projected at RM33.68 million, a 15 per cent increase from RM29.3 million in 2023. 'MAIM remains committed to safeguarding the welfare of the asnaf community and improving the zakat distribution system,' he said, urging contributors to continue supporting MAIM's efforts.
