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New Straits Times
14 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Rukun Tetangga turns 50, govt rolls out initiatives to booth youth involvement
CHUKAI: The National Unity Ministry is implementing various initiatives to boost youth participation in Rukun Tetangga (RT) activities, said Deputy Minister K. Saraswathy. She said this includes introducing the Progressive Rukun Tetangga Area (KRT) concept, which involves community-based economic projects aimed at increasing household income, particularly among young people. "This year marks the 50th anniversary of RT. "What started as a community safety team has now grown to include initiatives such as the Unity Squad and patrol units, among others. "Therefore, we are encouraging more young people to join RT so they can play an active role within their communities," she told reporters after launching the Terengganu-level Unity Week celebration at Arena Square here today. Also present was state Welfare, Women's Development, Family and National Unity Committee chairman Maliaman Kassim. Saraswathy said there are currently 8,565 KRT nationwide, including more than 500 in Terengganu, serving as the backbone of the government's efforts to foster community unity. She said this reflects the growing spirit of volunteerism and consensus among Malaysians. "RTs also play an important role in addressing issues or tensions within communities, including incidents that go viral on social media. "They consistently work together with authorities such as the police to help defuse such situations," she said. – Bernama
The Sun
15 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Unity ministry rolls out initiatives to boost youth involvement in Rukun Tetangga
CHUKAI: The National Unity Ministry is implementing various initiatives to boost youth participation in Rukun Tetangga (RT) activities, said Deputy Minister K. Saraswathy. She said this includes introducing the Progressive Rukun Tetangga Area (KRT) concept, which involves community-based economic projects aimed at increasing household income, particularly among young people. 'This year marks the 50th anniversary of RT. What started as a community safety team has now grown to include initiatives such as the Unity Squad and patrol units, among others. 'Therefore, we are encouraging more young people to join RT so they can play an active role within their communities,' she told reporters after officiating the Terengganu-level Unity Week celebration at Arena Square here today. Also present was state Welfare, Women's Development, Family and National Unity Committee chairman Maliaman Kassim. Saraswathy said there are currently 8,565 KRT nationwide, including more than 500 in Terengganu, serving as the backbone of the government's efforts to foster community unity. She said this reflects the growing spirit of volunteerism and consensus among Malaysians. 'RTs also play an important role in addressing issues or tensions within communities, including incidents that go viral on social media. They consistently work together with authorities such as the Royal Malaysia Police to help defuse such situations,' she said.
The Sun
15 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Unity ministry boosts youth role in Rukun Tetangga
CHUKAI: The National Unity Ministry is implementing various initiatives to boost youth participation in Rukun Tetangga (RT) activities, said Deputy Minister K. Saraswathy. She said this includes introducing the Progressive Rukun Tetangga Area (KRT) concept, which involves community-based economic projects aimed at increasing household income, particularly among young people. 'This year marks the 50th anniversary of RT. What started as a community safety team has now grown to include initiatives such as the Unity Squad and patrol units, among others. 'Therefore, we are encouraging more young people to join RT so they can play an active role within their communities,' she told reporters after officiating the Terengganu-level Unity Week celebration at Arena Square here today. Also present was state Welfare, Women's Development, Family and National Unity Committee chairman Maliaman Kassim. Saraswathy said there are currently 8,565 KRT nationwide, including more than 500 in Terengganu, serving as the backbone of the government's efforts to foster community unity. She said this reflects the growing spirit of volunteerism and consensus among Malaysians. 'RTs also play an important role in addressing issues or tensions within communities, including incidents that go viral on social media. They consistently work together with authorities such as the Royal Malaysia Police to help defuse such situations,' she said.
Barnama
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Unity Ministry Rolls Out Initiatives To Boost Youth Involvement In Rukun Tetangga
CHUKAI, June 21 (Bernama) -- The National Unity Ministry is implementing various initiatives to boost youth participation in Rukun Tetangga (RT) activities, said Deputy Minister K. Saraswathy. She said this includes introducing the Progressive Rukun Tetangga Area (KRT) concept, which involves community-based economic projects aimed at increasing household income, particularly among young people. 'This year marks the 50th anniversary of RT. What started as a community safety team has now grown to include initiatives such as the Unity Squad and patrol units, among others. 'Therefore, we are encouraging more young people to join RT so they can play an active role within their communities,' she told reporters after officiating the Terengganu-level Unity Week celebration at Arena Square here today. Also present was state Welfare, Women's Development, Family and National Unity Committee chairman Maliaman Kassim. Saraswathy said there are currently 8,565 KRT nationwide, including more than 500 in Terengganu, serving as the backbone of the government's efforts to foster community unity. She said this reflects the growing spirit of volunteerism and consensus among Malaysians. 'RTs also play an important role in addressing issues or tensions within communities, including incidents that go viral on social media. They consistently work together with authorities such as the Royal Malaysia Police to help defuse such situations,' she said. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
JPNIN to focus on community safety at border areas in four states
TUMPAT: The Department of National Unity and Integration (JPNIN) is to focus on enhancing community safety in border towns in four states, namely Kelantan, Kedah, Perlis and Perak to combat the drug menace. JPNIN director-general Datuk Che Roslan Che Daud said earlier Ministry of National Unity secretary-general , Datuk Ruji Ubi, had attended the Cabinet Committee on Combating Drug Abuse (MPJKMD) Coordinating Council Meeting. 'In the meeting, he recommended that the Rukun Tetangga Area (KRT) and Voluntary Patrol Scheme (SRS) be activated at the community level, especially those near the national border to combat drug abuse. 'This is because the existence of active KRTs and SRSs has proven to be able to play an effective role in maintaining community safety and security,' he told Bernama today. Che Roslan said there were two KRTs, namely Sungai Kantan Kajang KRT, Selangor and Chenulang KRT, Kuala Krai, Kelantan, which have been conducting patrols and controls every day to ensure neighbourhood safety in residential areas. 'The effectiveness of SRS will be further enhanced through the MySRS application which allows the department to monitor the implementation of SRS in real time. 'In addition, the role of SRS in the community and further intensifying the implementation of the '1 Family 1 SRS Member' Campaign at all levels, especially at the KRT level, to assist the government in addressing social ills and security issues in neighbourhoods, thus increasing the level of security among the community,' he said.
