Latest news with #DoulosHope
Borneo Post
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) 2025: Volunteers successfully sow seeds of beauty in Labuan
Datuk Seri Noridah Abdul Rahim, KP JWP (third right) with the flower distribution volunteers. LABUAN (July 13): The much-anticipated Borneo Flora Festival @ Labuan (BFF) 2025 is nearing its climax, thanks to the unwavering dedication of nearly 2,000 volunteers, who have formed the backbone of the festival's success. Since last May, three series of volunteer program organised by Department of Federal Territories have been successfully implemented, not just to sow flower seeds, but to display a spirit of togetherness and love for nature in Labuan. The first series saw volunteers working alongside BFF's official ambassador, Nadeera, to sow seeds and prepare planting mediums. A cheerful atmosphere filled the air as participants diligently ensured each seed received the best start. In the second series, volunteers transferred the sprouted seedlings to Padang Membedai, where they were carefully transplanted into polybags in preparation for their next journey. BFF volunteers work together to transplant the flower trees. The culmination of this effort was achieved in the third series which brought together more than 800 volunteers from 43 government agencies including TUDM, Labuan Fire Department, Labuan PDRM, Labuan Navy, private companies and the community of villagers to move 250,000 polybags of seasonal flower plants from Padang Membedai to the BFF Site at the Labuan International Sea Sports Complex. This effort not only highlights the commitment of volunteers, but also ensures that Labuan is ready with colorful and stunning flowers for visitors to BFF 2025. 'BFF 2025 is not just a flower festival, but also a celebration of the spirit of togetherness and responsibility towards the environment. We call on everyone to participate in this special event,' said Datuk Seri Noridah Abdul Rahim, Director General of the Federal Territories Department at the BFF site. Volunteers from Brunei Darul Salam. With only a few days left before BFF 2025 begins, various interesting attractions await visitors. Among the highlights include interesting photo spots such as the highlight BFF mural, Tombiruo statue, stunning night lighting, concerts by pop artists, coloring competition, and DJ Corner that will definitely add to the excitement. As a complement, the Doulos Hope ship, famous for its diverse collection of reading materials, will dock in Labuan until 28 July 2025, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy the world of knowledge alongside the beauty of flowers. Various members of associations, communities, and government agencies join hands to make the BFF 2025 program a success. For domestic and foreign tourists planning to join BFF 2025, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a 15% discount from official airline partners, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly, by using the promo codes MYBFF15 (Malaysia Airlines) and FYBFF15 (Firefly). In addition, various hotels in Labuan are also offering attractive promotions throughout BFF 2025, making your travel experience more meaningful. Borneo Flora Festival community flowers Labuan
Free Malaysia Today
10-07-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
No Christian proselytisation on Doulos Hope in Labuan, says Jawi
The Doulos Hope arrived in Labuan on July 2 as part of a Southeast Asian tour. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The Islamic religious affairs department (Jawi) has confirmed no Christian proselytisation activities were conducted aboard the Doulos Hope currently docked at Megah Port in Labuan, following public concerns over its book exhibition. Labuan Jawi said its enforcement team had conducted thorough monitoring and inspections throughout the exhibition. 'Based on our observation and findings, no efforts or activities linked to the dissemination of Christian teachings were detected, contrary to what has been alleged on various social media platforms. 'All book exhibition activities proceeded in an orderly manner and adhered strictly to the procedures and regulations set by the authorities,' Bernama quoted the department as saying. The department also urged the public not to speculate or spread misinformation that could cause confusion or unrest. The vessel, known for its international floating book fairs, is hosting a public exhibition on the upper deck of the ship featuring a diverse collection of over 120,000 books across various genres. The event has drawn hundreds of visitors daily since its opening on July 3. The ship is open to visitors daily from 1pm to 9pm, except Mondays, and will remain in Labuan until July 28. The Doulos Hope arrived in Labuan on July 2 as part of a Southeast Asian tour.
Daily Express
10-07-2025
- General
- Daily Express
No Christian proselytisation on Doulos Hope in Labuan, says Jawi
Published on: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 10, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: The Doulos Hope arrived in Labuan on July 2 as part of a Southeast Asian tour. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The Islamic religious affairs department (Jawi) has confirmed no Christian proselytisation activities were conducted aboard the Doulos Hope currently docked at Megah Port in Labuan, following public concerns over its book exhibition. Labuan Jawi said its enforcement team had conducted thorough monitoring and inspections throughout the exhibition. 'Based on our observation and findings, no efforts or activities linked to the dissemination of Christian teachings were detected, contrary to what has been alleged on various social media platforms. 'All book exhibition activities proceeded in an orderly manner and adhered strictly to the procedures and regulations set by the authorities,' Bernama quoted the department as saying. The department also urged the public not to speculate or spread misinformation that could cause confusion or unrest. The vessel, known for its international floating book fairs, is hosting a public exhibition on the upper deck of the ship featuring a diverse collection of over 120,000 books across various genres. The event has drawn hundreds of visitors daily since its opening on July 3. The ship is open to visitors daily from 1pm to 9pm, except Mondays, and will remain in Labuan until July 28. The Doulos Hope arrived in Labuan on July 2 as part of a Southeast Asian tour. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
10-07-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Jawi confirms no Christian proselytisation aboard floating book fair Doulos Hope docked in Labuan
The vessel, known for its international floating book fairs, is hosting a public exhibition on the upper deck of the ship featuring a diverse collection of over 120,000 books across various genres. — Photo from Facebook/Doulos Hope LABUAN (July 10): The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Affairs Department (Jawi) has confirmed that no Christian proselytisation activities were conducted aboard the Doulos Hope currently docked at Megah Port Labuan, following public concerns over its book exhibition. In a statement to Bernama today, Labuan Jawi said its enforcement team had conducted thorough monitoring and inspections throughout the exhibition. 'Based on our observation and findings, no effort or activity linked to the dissemination of Christian teachings was detected, contrary to what has been alleged on various social media platforms. 'All book exhibition activities proceeded in an orderly manner and adhered strictly to the procedures and regulations set by the authorities,' the statement said. The department also urged the public not to speculate or spread misinformation that could cause confusion or unrest. The vessel, known for its international floating book fairs, is hosting a public exhibition on the upper deck of the ship featuring a diverse collection of over 120,000 books across various genres. The event has drawn hundreds of visitors daily since its opening on July 3. The ship is open to visitors daily from 1pm to 9pm, except Mondays, and will remain in Labuan until July 28. The Doulos Hope arrived at Labuan port on July 2, as part of a Southeast Asian tour. — Bernama Doulos Hope floating book fair Labuan Jawi lead
Malay Mail
10-07-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Jawi: No Christian proselytisation aboard German floating library ship Doulos Hope docked in Labuan
LABUAN, July 10 — The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Affairs Department (Jawi) has confirmed that no Christian proselytisation activities were conducted aboard the Doulos Hope currently docked at Megah Port Labuan, following public concerns over its book exhibition. In a statement to Bernama today, Labuan Jawi said its enforcement team had conducted thorough monitoring and inspections throughout the exhibition. 'Based on our observation and findings, no effort or activity linked to the dissemination of Christian teachings was detected, contrary to what has been alleged on various social media platforms. 'All book exhibition activities proceeded in an orderly manner and adhered strictly to the procedures and regulations set by the authorities,' the statement said. The department also urged the public not to speculate or spread misinformation that could cause confusion or unrest. The vessel, known for its international floating book fairs, is hosting a public exhibition on the upper deck of the ship featuring a diverse collection of over 120,000 books across various genres. The event has drawn hundreds of visitors daily since its opening on July 3. The ship is open to visitors daily from 1 pm to 9 pm, except Mondays, and will remain in Labuan until July 28. The Doulos Hope arrived at Labuan port on July 2, as part of a South-east Asian tour. — Bernama
