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New Straits Times
10 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
29-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Terengganu DVS to deploy 110 officers to monitor ‘ibadah korban'
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) will deploy 110 officers to monitor the implementation of 'ibadah korban' (animal sacrificial rituals) in conjunction with Aidiladha on July 7. Its director Dr Anun Man said that the deployment aims to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and to prevent the spread of potential diseases. She added that monitoring will be conducted at slaughter locations such as mosques, public fields, surau, and community halls where 40 or more livestock are involved. 'Every year, we issue permits for between 6,000 and 7,000 animals. With the number of officers available, it's impossible to cover all locations - we can only monitor about 30 per cent. 'Therefore, we are focusing on sites where more than 40 animals are slaughtered. Our staff will ensure that the entire slaughtering process complies with the SOPs. We have also issued a workflow chart to guide the process,' she told reporters after the Terengganu-level public awareness campaign on economically impacting and zoonotic ruminant livestock diseases. The campaign was officiated by state Agriculture, Agro-Based Industry, Food Security and Commodities Committee deputy chairman Hilmi Harun. Meanwhile, Dr Anun said that her department has also intensified enforcement activities to curb cattle smuggling ahead of Aidiladha. She noted that 20 veterinary enforcement personnel and officers have been deployed through Ops Mega, which runs from May 9 to June 8. 'The identified hotspot areas include state borders, particularly in the Besut, Setiu, and Kemaman districts,' she added. 'The purpose of Ops Mega is to combat illegal transfer and slaughter activities conducted without the department's permission,' she said.
