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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
'I don't want our children to inherit the nation's debt'
MUAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim warned that unchecked national debt could burden future generations, stressing his government's duty to rein in borrowing before it spirals further. He said his persistent warnings about national debt were driven by a responsibility to prevent the burden from being inherited by future generations. Malaysia's debt level remains high, and managing it responsibly is crucial to restoring investor confidence and safeguarding the country's economic future. "People complain that I always talk about debt, but how can we not? If we don't pay, who will? "Who's going to invest in a country that doesn't honour its debts? We must pay what we owe. "In 2022, the government borrowed RM100 billion. "The following year, we brought it down to RM90 billion. This year, it's RM80 billion. "We are controlling it to prevent ballooning debt," he said in his speech at the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 launch at Dataran Tanjung Emas here today. Also present were Communications Minister and National Month Steering Committee chairman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, and Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. Anwar said he would not resort to populist spending at the expense of the country's financial stability. "I could easily spend more and look popular, but who will pay later? It will be our children. "That's not leadership, that's irresponsibility." He, however, said he had no objection to borrowing for meaningful development, especially for rural communities. "When the late Tun Abdul Razak was prime minister, he took World Bank loans to build rural projects, that I can accept. Our fathers borrowed to uplift the people. "But debt because of 'sakau' (embezzlement) – that is what we fight against. "We must act against it because money taken from the people must be returned to the people," he said.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Fahmi: Madani communities to receive clear info within 24 hours of govt announcements
MELAKA: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil says the Madani Community nationwide will be given further details on government announcements within 24 hours of their release. He said the initiative aims to ensure accurate information reaches the grassroots in each locality. "For technical matters, it may be difficult, but we want the Madani Community to get the simplest explanation," he said at the 2025 Peninsular Malaysia Madani Community Retreat, held in conjunction with the launch of the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 at Mini Stadium Bistari, Ayer Keroh here last night. The retreat, attended by around 2,300 participants from 1,406 Madani Communities, also saw the presence of Melaka Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communication Committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan. Also present were Senior Division Secretary (Management) of the Communications Ministry, Mazlan Abd Mutalib, and Information Department director-general Julina Johan. Meanwhile, Fahmi said one of the major announcements to be made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would be the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) on July 31. He said the tabling of a Malaysia Plan typically involves highly technical details concerning national development, including the construction of hospitals and schools. "But within 24 hours, the Madani Community will receive simplified explanations and breakdowns so that they can communicate the information in an easy-to-understand way to their respective communities. "So this will be a new thing, because I want the Madani Community to grasp and absorb any government announcement quickly," he said. Commenting on the rally held in the capital today, he said it would not affect Anwar's position as Prime Minister. According to Fahmi, to change a Prime Minister, a vote of no confidence must be tabled in Parliament or occur through a general election. "Previously, the Prime Minister had already told (the Opposition) to move a vote of no confidence, but to this day the motion has not been submitted," he said. - BERNAMA
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Fahmi engages over 2,300 Madani community members at Melaka gathering
MELAKA: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil engaged with over 2,300 members of the Madani Community from across Peninsular Malaysia during the Madani Community Gathering Programme held at the Mini Stadium Bistari in Ayer Keroh on Saturday (July 26) night. The Media and Publicity Committee for National Day and Malaysia Day 2025 said that the programme, organised by the Information Department (JaPen), involved 1,407 Madani Community members from all over Peninsular Malaysia as well as six specially invited groups from the Federal Territory of Labuan. "The gathering aims to strengthen understanding among Madani Community members regarding the government's policies, initiatives, direction, and strategies. "Participants were also briefed on current issues, smart and safe Internet usage, as well as effective strategic communication," the statement said. Among the invited panellists were Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) anti-scam ambassador ASP (R) Rahmat Fitri Abdullah and TV personality Ally Iskandar Mohd Mardzi. Also present were Communications Ministry senior division secretary (management) Mazlan Abd Mutalib, JaPen director-general Julina Johan, and senior federal and state government officials. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend the launch of the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 celebration, which will be held Sunday (July 27) at Dataran Tanjung Emas, Muar, Johor. – Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
National Month Launch: Bernama Booth Draws Crowd With Hands-on News Anchor Experience
MUAR, July 26 (Bernama) -- Visitors to the Kita MADANI Carnival at Dataran Tanjung Emas here had the opportunity to experience what it's like to be a newsreader, through an interactive activity conducted by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama). Carnival-goers got to experience reading independence-themed news on camera using a real teleprompter at the Ministry of Communications booth at the event held in conjunction with the launch of the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 campaign. Hana Fadiya Husni, 23, a final-year public relations student at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), said her first experience reading the news in public was more difficult than she had imagined. 'It looks easy on TV, but it's actually quite challenging and a bit nerve-wracking. I stumbled a few times because I was nervous, but overall, it was a fun experience. I'd love to try again if given the chance, perhaps in the sports segment,' she told Bernama when met at the programme today. Meanwhile, 11-year-old Alyssa Ooi Geok Seng, who had a keen interest in broadcasting, said she was thrilled to get the chance to try reading the news on camera. 'This is my first time reading the news with a prompter…I was a little nervous, but happy that I could try using proper intonation and presenting style, like a real newsreader. If given another chance, I want to improve,' said the Year Five student, who aspires to be a journalist in the future. The Kita MADANI Carnival is one of the side events held in conjunction with the launch of the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 campaign, which will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tomorrow. Also lined up is the Bakti Komuniti MADANI programme on July 26 at Taman Tun Sulaiman Ninam Shah, along with the Merdeka 6.8KM Fun Run & Walk and the flag-off of the 2025 Merdeka Jalur Gemilang Expedition Convoy at the same venue tomorrow. --BERNAMA
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Kita MADANI carnival in Muar offers summons discounts and free dental checks
JOHOR BAHRU: A 30 per cent discount on Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) traffic summonses is expected to be one of the main attractions at the Kita MADANI Carnival, held in conjunction with the launch of the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 campaign in Muar later this month. Information Department (JaPen) director-general Julina Johan said the payment counter will be set up specially at Dataran Tanjung Emas from 10 am on July 26 and 27, giving visitors the opportunity to settle their outstanding summonses at a reduced rate. 'This is a rare opportunity that is not often offered, although it is subject to terms and conditions. We hope the summons discount will encourage greater public participation while providing direct benefits to the community,' she told Bernama. She said a total of 12 federal and state government departments and agencies, as well as private entities, will offer service counters and interactive exhibitions to visitors during the carnival. Among them is the National Registration Department, which will provide identity card replacement and correction services, along with consultations on citizenship records. Also featured are briefing sessions on retirement savings, use of the i-Akaun portal and long-term financial planning by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to undergo free dental check-ups as well as basic cleaning and fillings, along with oral health education, provided by the Johor Bahru Dental Office. 'The Road Transport Department will also provide services such as driving licence renewal, summons checks and payments, and guidance on using the myJPJ application. The Muar Municipal Council will open counters for assessment tax payments, business licence applications and renewals, and general enquiries. 'The National Population and Family Development Board will offer free health screenings, including blood pressure, glucose, and cervical cancer tests for women,' she said. The launch of the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 campaign, expected to be launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on July 27, will also feature a variety of side events such as the carnival and the Merdeka 6.8KM Fun Run & Walk at Dataran Tanjung Emas, Muar. Other side programmes include the Bakti Komuniti MADANI at Taman Tun Sulaiman Ninam Shah, Muar, and the Permukiman Komuniti MADANI Semenanjung 2025 at Bistari Mini Stadium, Ayer Keroh, Melaka. - Bernama
