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Barnama
15-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Perak PMR 2025 Draws Over 200,000 Visitors
GENERAL LUMUT, June 15 (Bernama) -- The Perak edition of the MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025, held at the Lumut Waterfront, concluded today, drawing over 200,000 visitors throughout the three-day event. Led by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), the programme which carried the 'Pendidikan Tinggi Pemacu Negara MADANI' theme, surpassed its initial target of 100,000 visitors. In a statement, MOHE said the Perak PMR 2025 met its primary objective of bringing government initiatives and services closer to the people, in line with efforts to strengthen an inclusive, competitive, and high-impact higher education ecosystem. MOHE stated that the highlights of the programme included 230 public touchpoint services, the MADANI sales involving eight entrepreneurs, a career carnival featuring 12 employers, 75 on-stage engagement sessions, 16 satellite programmes and mobile services provided by eight agencies. It said MOHE also offered free basic motorcycle servicing, mangrove seedling planting, free health screenings, as well as initiatives such as a beach clean-up activity involving international students. A variety of interactive and engaging activities were also conducted to enliven the event, including an exhibition by the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM), which offered visitors the chance to cruise the waters of Lumut aboard the agency's Sealegs amphibious boat. This edition of PMR was also enlivened by the 'Battle Taranum Live' event, which involved students from the Darul Quran under the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). Visitors also took the opportunity to check the accuracy of their Al-Fatihah recitation at JAKIM's booth. Ramping up the excitement was the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), which performed a silent drill. The RMN band also captivated visitors with their performance at Dataran Lumut Waterfront on Saturday and Sunday. The Perak PMR 2025 also saw people thronging the Road Transport Department (JPJ) summons payment counters, which recorded collections totalling RM31,450.
Barnama
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Engage The Public To Bridge Policy Gaps, PM Urges Senior Officials
GENERAL LUMUT, June 15 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged all ministers, senior federal and state government officials, as well as policy and project implementers, to frequently engage with the public to better understand the issues faced by the people. The Prime Minister said members of parliament should also adopt this approach to ensure local concerns are addressed more effectively and comprehensively. 'Even senior civil servants are requested to go to the ground, which is why we have initiatives like Sejati MADANI and Kampung Angkat MADANI. These enable senior officials, including ministers, to identify any disconnect between policy statements and their implementation at the grassroots level. 'When we engage at the ground level, we discuss issues like education, unemployment, drug abuse, healthcare facilities and economic projects. All these must be addressed thoroughly because the challenges reported may differ between federal and state levels,' he said. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said this at the closing of the Perak-level MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 held at Lumut Waterfront here today. Anwar stressed the importance of directly listening to the people's grievances through initiatives like the MADANI Rakyat programme or dialogue sessions between leaders and the public to gather feedback on areas needing improvement in development projects. Citing examples, Anwar said he learned about issues such as damaged toilets in many schools and limited internet access in higher education institutions (IPT) through interactions with the public during community engagement programmes at eateries or Friday prayers. He said such grassroots engagement allows the government to act swiftly in addressing these problems. 'We talk about artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation, Microsoft and so on, but we still have broken toilets and no internet access. This is a major contradiction because while we want to prepare for an advanced future, basic infrastructure must be resolved first,' he said. Also present at the closing ceremony were Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, representing the lead ministry. Among others present were Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, and senior federal and state officials.
The Sun
15-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Anwar Urges Leaders to Engage Public, Address Local Issues
LUMUT: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged all ministers, senior federal and state government officials, as well as policy and project implementers, to frequently engage with the public to better understand the issues faced by the people. The Prime Minister said members of parliament should also adopt this approach to ensure local concerns are addressed more effectively and comprehensively. 'Even senior civil servants are requested to go to the ground, which is why we have initiatives like Sejati MADANI and Kampung Angkat MADANI. These enable senior officials, including ministers, to identify any disconnect between policy statements and their implementation at the grassroots level. 'When we engage at the ground level, we discuss issues like education, unemployment, drug abuse, healthcare facilities and economic projects. All these must be addressed thoroughly because the challenges reported may differ between federal and state levels,' he said. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said this at the closing of the Perak-level MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 held at Lumut Waterfront here today.
The Sun
15-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Engage the public to bridge policy gaps, PM urges senior officials
LUMUT: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged all ministers, senior federal and state government officials, as well as policy and project implementers, to frequently engage with the public to better understand the issues faced by the people. The Prime Minister said members of parliament should also adopt this approach to ensure local concerns are addressed more effectively and comprehensively. 'Even senior civil servants are requested to go to the ground, which is why we have initiatives like Sejati MADANI and Kampung Angkat MADANI. These enable senior officials, including ministers, to identify any disconnect between policy statements and their implementation at the grassroots level. 'When we engage at the ground level, we discuss issues like education, unemployment, drug abuse, healthcare facilities and economic projects. All these must be addressed thoroughly because the challenges reported may differ between federal and state levels,' he said. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said this at the closing of the Perak-level MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 held at Lumut Waterfront here today.
Barnama
06-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
PMR Perak Offers Various Services, Activities, Sales For Visitors
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- The MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 Perak, to be held at the Lumut Waterfront from June 13 to 15, will offer a wide range of services, activities, and sales suitable for all segments of society. The PMR 2025 Main Secretariat, in its frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the programme, said that a total of 36 booths involving federal ministries and agencies, as well as the Perak government, will offer over 200 services for the convenience of visitors. Similar to previous PMR events, a variety of services will be available, including helmet exchanges by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and summons counters provided by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Additionally, there will be a Career Carnival featuring 10 employers from various sectors offering a total of 1,000 job opportunities, as well as healthcare services. 'The programme encompasses the provision of various direct touchpoint services to the public, including social, healthcare, welfare, education, career opportunities, and economic support assistance,' it said. The FAQ added that the services align with the theme of PMR 2025 Perak, 'Pendidikan Tinggi Pemacu Negara MADANI', which focuses on the role of higher education institutions as catalysts for policy and development driven by disciplines such as research, innovation, and critical thinking. It said that 66 local entrepreneurs will take part, offering a variety of products alongside the MADANI Sale, which provides discounts and special offers ranging from 10 to 30 per cent on daily necessities and special promotions. Government-linked companies, non-governmental organisations, and private entities will also collaborate by providing services that the public needs, the FAQ said. PMR 2025 Perak will run from 9 am to 10 pm on the first and second days and from 9 am to 6 pm on the final day. Operating hours for ministry, agency, and state services will be from 9 am to 6 pm daily.
