Direct Line To 100 Govt Agencies At Madani Rakyat Johor 2025 Carnival
Final preparations are underway and 24 booths will be operating to facilitate visitors who have unfinished government business.
Themed 'Belia MADANI, Yakin Boleh!', the programme is scheduled to be opened by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at 3 pm tomorrow.
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