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Barnama
6 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Continue Support, Expand K2K Programme
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, wife of the Prime Minister, has called for continued support and expansion of the Kita-Untuk-Kita (K2K) Programme to benefit more communities in public housing areas. The Bandar Tun Razak MP said the programme, launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in April 2023, is part of efforts to empower communities in People's Housing Projects (PPR) in a comprehensive and inclusive manner. She said the programme comprises four key components, namely community empowerment, co-management of public housing, economic and income enhancement, as well as advocacy and policy reform. 'Through the implementation of this strategy, more than 50,000 residents in the Klang Valley are now part of a wave of transformation that is making their communities more resilient and sustainable,' she said in her speech at a ceremony to celebrate the academic excellence of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students from PPR Taman Mulia under the programme here today. Also present were political secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Azman Abidin and K2K Programme director Dr Shahridan Faiez. Dr Wan Azizah said the PPR Taman Mulia community had chosen to implement the Free SPM Tuition Project under the K2K Community Grant Programme, which not only had a direct impact on over 40 students there but also strengthened the spirit of solidarity and shared responsibility. She said the project had received RM17,052 in funding through the K2K Community Grant, managed by Think City. 'With this funding, a total of 48 classes for core subjects were successfully conducted. In addition, learning facilities such as tables, chairs, printers and projectors were also provided to create a conducive learning environment even after the grant period ends,' she said. She added that the K2K Community Grant not only supports PPR Taman Mulia but also targets 10 public housing areas in the Klang Valley, with a total of 39 community projects worth over RM1 million.
New Straits Times
6 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
South Korea praises Malaysia's Asean Chair role in Myanmar crisis
KUALA LUMPUR: South Korea has praised Malaysia's active leadership as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), highlighting its constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability. South Korea's Ambassador to Malaysia Yeo Seung Bae said that as Asean organises for peace and stability in Southeast Asia, Malaysia as the chair plays an important and active role, especially in addressing the ongoing crisis in Myanmar. "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited Bangkok a couple of months ago and met both the military leadership and the opposition leadership. "By doing this important role as Chair, Malaysia is making a positive contribution to regional peace and stability. "In that regard, Korea highly appreciates the role of Malaysia, and our government will continue to support Malaysia's active role as the Asean Chair," he told Bernama in an interview recently. In May 2025, Anwar initiated separate dialogues with Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing and the opposition National Unity Government (NUG), marking a significant step towards fostering direct engagement between the conflicting parties. Subsequently, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM 2025) held in May also agreed that Asean would undertake internal consultations on the proposal to appoint a permanent Asean Special Envoy on Myanmar for a three-year term, a move aimed at ensuring continuity and sustained engagement in addressing the protracted crisis. On June 22, Malaysia called for enhanced collaboration between Asean and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the deteriorating situation in Myanmar, with a focus on ending violence, alleviating the humanitarian crisis, and supporting long-term peace in the country. Meanwhile, for the upcoming 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) this July, Yeo reaffirmed South Korea's role as a responsible member of the international community and a strong supporter of Asean centrality, particularly in Malaysia's efforts to improve the security situation in the region. Korea is an active member of the East Asia Summit and the Asean Regional Forum, as well as being a key dialogue partner of Asean. "So definitely our new government places big importance on this July's Foreign Ministers' Meeting," he said. The 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) will be held from July 8 to 11, 2025, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and will bring together the foreign ministers of all Asean member countries to review Asean's progress and unity, as well as discuss key regional issues. – Bernama
The Sun
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Dr Wan Azizah urges expansion of K2K Programme for PPR communities
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kita-Untuk-Kita (K2K) Programme, a community empowerment initiative launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in April 2023, has been hailed as a transformative force for public housing residents. Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, wife of the Prime Minister, called for continued support and expansion of the programme to benefit more communities. Speaking at a ceremony celebrating the academic achievements of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students from PPR Taman Mulia, Dr Wan Azizah emphasised the programme's four key components: community empowerment, co-management of public housing, economic enhancement, and policy reform. 'Through this strategy, over 50,000 residents in the Klang Valley are part of a wave of transformation, making their communities more resilient and sustainable,' she said. The event was also attended by political secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Azman Abidin, and K2K Programme director Dr Shahridan Faiez. Under the K2K Community Grant Programme, PPR Taman Mulia implemented the Free SPM Tuition Project, directly benefiting more than 40 students. The project received RM17,052 in funding managed by Think City, enabling 48 classes for core subjects and providing learning facilities such as tables, chairs, printers, and projectors. Dr Wan Azizah highlighted that the K2K Community Grant supports 10 public housing areas in the Klang Valley, funding 39 community projects worth over RM1 million. These initiatives span education, health, safety, cleanliness, culture, and sports, significantly improving residents' quality of life. The Free SPM Tuition Project yielded impressive results, with five students scoring 8As and three achieving 5As. At the ceremony, top-performing students received awards, while educators and community mobilisers were also recognised for their contributions.
Barnama
6 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Ploughing And Harvesting Incentive Payments To Be Completed By July 31
PUTRAJAYA, June 28 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that all payments for the ploughing and harvesting incentives to farmers are completed by 31 July, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. In a statement today, he said the total amount of the incentive was RM210, comprising RM160 for ploughing and RM50 for harvesting. He added that the matter had been discussed at the Cabinet Committee on National Food Security Policy (FSCC) Meeting 1/2025, chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, on June 16. 'The meeting focused on strategic initiatives to strengthen the country's food security and boost the growth of the agriculture and agro-food sectors. 'Various other initiatives were also discussed, including strategies to increase the country's self-sufficiency rate (SSR) for beef and buffalo meat to ensure the sustainability of the national food supply,' he said. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM), on 11 June, announced an increase in the ploughing incentive rate and introduced a harvesting incentive, providing total cash assistance of RM210 per hectare to padi farmers each season, benefiting around 130,000 farmers across the peninsula. Mohamad also said the government welcomed the development of the Malaysian Food Composition Database (MyFCD) as a strategic component of the National Food Security Policy. He said the meeting had also agreed in principle to explore effective strategies to reduce dependence on grain corn imports to ensure the industry's sustainability and growth. 'In addition, the proposed amendment to the Protection of New Plant Varieties Act 2004 (Act 634) will be implemented to provide more comprehensive protection for new plant varieties,' he said.
New Straits Times
7 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Incentives for farmers to be disbursed by end of July
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will ensure that the disbursement of new and revised incentives for farmers is completed by July 31 to strengthen Malaysia's food security and agricultural sector. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said among the incentives were the ploughing incentive that was increased from RM100 to RM160 per hectare per season, and a new harvesting incentive of RM50 per hectare per season. He said the decision was made following a meeting with the Committee on National Food Security Policy (JKKMN), chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, on June 16. "These incentives reflect the government's commitment to supporting our farmers and ensuring food supply sustainability. All payments will be completed before the end of July," He said the meeting also focused on strategic initiatives to reduce import dependency, boost local food production and accelerate modernisation in agriculture. Among them was a proposal to improve the country's self-sufficiency rate in beef and buffalo meat, as well as support for the development of the Malaysian Food Composition Database (MyFCD) as part of the National Food Security Policy. Mohamad said the government had agreed in principle to explore strategies to reduce reliance on imported grain corn, a key input in livestock farming. "In addition, amendments will be made to the Protection of New Plant Varieties Act 2004 (Act 634) to provide more comprehensive protection for new plant varieties." He added that findings from the 2024 Interim Agriculture Census would guide future agricultural policies and development. To modernise farming practices, the ministry is working with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia to introduce a new syllabus for the Remote Pilot Certificate of Competency — Agriculture Light (RCoC-AL), targeting individual drone and unmanned aircraft system operators in the agriculture sector.
