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The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Six IPTs to receive RM20k each under Citra Negaraku 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Unity Ministry has announced that six higher education institutions (IPTs) will receive RM20,000 each as part of the Citra Negaraku 2025 programme. Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang revealed the initiative, themed 'Embodying Rukun Negara', during its official launch. The programme aims to reinforce national values and cultivate patriotism among students. 'This effort supports the deeper appreciation and practice of Rukun Negara principles in daily life, which are vital for national stability and harmony,' said Aaron. Citra Negaraku 2025 consists of four key components: Unity Talks, Unity Expressions, the Rukun Negara Secretariat (SRN) 'Prihatin' initiative, and the Rukun Negara Trail. These activities are designed to train students as key agents of national unity. The six selected IPTs are UCSI College, Institute of Teacher Education (IPG) Ipoh, Politeknik Tun Syed Nasir Syed Ismail, University College TATI (UC TATI), Geomatika College Keningau, and Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak. Aaron also shared plans to expand the programme to all 193 Rukun Negara Secretariats nationwide by next year. In a separate statement, the ministry highlighted the role of students in promoting national consciousness through dialogue, cross-cultural collaboration, and social engagement. 'This commitment must continue so that unity is more than a slogan—it becomes a way of life etched in the hearts of all Malaysians,' the statement read. - Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Six IPTs To Receive RM20k Each Under ‘Citra Negaraku 2025' Programme
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The National Unity Ministry will allocate RM20,000 each to six higher education institutions (IPTs) involved in the Citra Negaraku 2025 programme, said Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang today. The initiative, themed 'Embodying Rukun Negara', aims to strengthen national values and foster patriotism among students. 'This programme supports efforts to deepen appreciation and practice of the Rukun Negara's principles in daily life, which are essential for national stability and harmony,' he said at the programme launch.
The Sun
09-06-2025
- The Sun
GPMS proposes emergency fund, SOP reform after UPSI tragedy
GEORGE TOWN: The Federation of Peninsular Malay Students (GPMS) has proposed a National Student Emergency Fund for Higher Education Institutions (IPTs) students to provide immediate aid to families affected by tragedies. GPMS vice-president Muhammad Danial Alimin said the fund would support post-trauma needs, including psychological treatment and counselling, and ensure insurance coverage for students during official activities. He urged IPTs to strictly assess travel risks and not leave decisions to organisers or students, emphasising that students and the public must prioritise safety during off-campus activities. 'The tragedy which killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in a bus accident near Tasik Banding, Gerik, is a reminder to prioritise student safety in all plans,' he said in a statement today. The accident occurred on the East-West Highway, involving a bus carrying UPSI students and a multi-purpose vehicle early this morning. GPMS expressed deep sorrow over the incident, which shook the higher education sector and which it said underscored the need to prioritise student safety as future leaders. The federation extended condolences to the victims' families and prayed for the swift recovery of those receiving treatment. 'This tragedy must be taken as a turning point in the government's approach to developing standard operating procedures for student transportation safety,' the statement read. GPMS also called for the screening of bus companies and for an audit of drivers' health, licences and records to prevent future incidents. It also vowed to advocate for students, pressing stakeholders to address systemic safety failures to avoid recurring tragedies.
The Sun
09-06-2025
- The Sun
GPMS proposes emergency fund, SOP reform
GEORGE TOWN: The Federation of Peninsular Malay Students (GPMS) has proposed a National Student Emergency Fund for Higher Education Institutions (IPTs) students to provide immediate aid to families affected by tragedies. GPMS vice-president Muhammad Danial Alimin said the fund would support post-trauma needs, including psychological treatment and counselling, and ensure insurance coverage for students during official activities. He urged IPTs to strictly assess travel risks and not leave decisions to organisers or students, emphasising that students and the public must prioritise safety during off-campus activities. 'The tragedy which killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in a bus accident near Tasik Banding, Gerik, is a reminder to prioritise student safety in all plans,' he said in a statement today. The accident occurred on the East-West Highway, involving a bus carrying UPSI students and a multi-purpose vehicle early this morning. GPMS expressed deep sorrow over the incident, which shook the higher education sector and which it said underscored the need to prioritise student safety as future leaders. The federation extended condolences to the victims' families and prayed for the swift recovery of those receiving treatment. 'This tragedy must be taken as a turning point in the government's approach to developing standard operating procedures for student transportation safety,' the statement read. GPMS also called for the screening of bus companies and for an audit of drivers' health, licences and records to prevent future incidents. It also vowed to advocate for students, pressing stakeholders to address systemic safety failures to avoid recurring tragedies.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
No objection to Sarawak's FTES
PUTRAJAYA: The federal government has no objection to the Sarawak government's initiative to provide free higher education to its people through state-owned higher education institutions (IPTs), said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. He said the decision was within the rights and capacity of the state government to channel educational assistance to Sarawakian students and should not be questioned by any party. 'It is an initiative made by the state government. So we have no objection to the efforts being made because the Sarawak government has the ability,' he told reporters after attending the 'Karisma Pemimpin Muda Madani 2025' programme here today. Zambry said the federal government remains open to collaborating with any state government to enhance the quality of education in the country, including in the field of higher education. 'We are also aware that in the context of the federal government, we always work with any state in efforts to further improve the quality of education, whether at the primary education level or the higher education level,' he said. Commenting further, Zambry said it was a decision by the Sarawak government based on the state's strong financial position. He said the question for further studies on the policy does not arise as long as it did not involve constitutional issues or contravene existing laws. The Sarawak Cabinet on March 20 approved a proposal paper for the implementation of the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), which will be implemented starting next year.
