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Focus Malaysia
13-07-2025
- Business
- Focus Malaysia
RM10,000 a month from leaves: The lucrative side of a fading craft
AT THE Malaysian Handicraft booth during the MADANI Rakyat (PMR) Terengganu event, a woman of advancing years sat quietly yet intently at work, weaving vibrant strips of pandanus leaves into a beautiful mat. Though her face and hands reveal decades of life, her eyesight remains keen and her fingers swift — a quiet testament to a traditional craft that is slowly fading, especially among today's youth. Asmah Ismail, a 64-year-old artisan, shared that mengkuang weaving is now a dying skill. According to her, the younger generation sees little financial incentive in taking up the craft, causing its decline. 'There are hardly any full-time mengkuang weavers left. I believe it's just two of us still doing this seriously,' she explained during an interview at Pasar Payang, where the PMR event was held. 'The work takes a lot of patience and precision — perhaps that's why young people shy away from it as a profession.' Asmah, who has been in the trade for 44 years, said products like woven handbags, decorative items, mats and traditional wedding gifts are now enjoying a surge in popularity. The demand is strong enough that she earns between RM3,000 and RM10,000 monthly from sales. To manage the high volume of orders, particularly during festive seasons or large events, she has hired seven assistants to help with production. 'Back then, mengkuang weaving was mostly limited to fans, slippers, and baskets. But over time, I've expanded the product range to include handbags, document carriers, and various other items,' she said. The craft runs deep in Asmah's family. Passed down from her mother and grandmother, her weaving features more than 40 unique patterns — among them the Tapak Harimau, Bunga Cengkih, and Cik Kedah Bersila designs. She's thankful that there are still patrons who appreciate and value the artistry of handmade mengkuang products, often willing to pay a premium. A medium-sized mat, for example, can fetch RM250, while larger pieces have sold for up to RM800. 'True art lovers don't bargain,' she noted, adding that her workshop at her home in Kampung Rhu Rendang, Marang also doubles as a training centre for anyone eager to learn the craft. Asmah believes that platforms like PMR Terengganu are vital to reviving interest in traditional weaving, especially among young Malaysians. —July 13, 2025 Main image: Bernama
Barnama
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
PMR 2025 Heads To Terengganu With People-centered Offerings From July 10 To 12
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The MADANI Rakyat programme (PMR) 2025 will head to Terengganu from July 10 to 12, bringing a wide range of services and initiatives directly to the people. The event is spearheaded by the Ministry of Works (KKR) and the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister's Department, with support from the Performance Acceleration Coordination Unit, also under the Prime Minister's Department, as the lead secretariat. In a statement, KKR said the three-day programme at Pasar Kedai Payang and surrounding areas carries the theme 'Pembangunan MADANI, Rakyat Sejahtera', in line with the Malaysia MADANI vision and the government's aspiration for holistic development, both physical and spiritual. 'A balanced MADANI development model has the potential to drive national progress, boost the economy and most importantly, enhance the well-being of the people. 'In line with this theme, PMR 2025 Terengganu will feature more targeted initiatives tailored to the needs of the local community,' the statement read. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to officiate the closing ceremony of the programme on July 12, which is expected to be attended by Federal and state senior leaders. The public is encouraged to take advantage of a wide range of services, including Royal Malaysia Police traffic summons discounts, free health screenings, a job fair, free motorcycle oil changes, as well as haircuts. Also available are helmet exchange services by the Road Transport Department, government service booths and exhibitions, community wellness initiatives and MADANI sales. Headline events include the Tautan Hati Ganu Bersama Rabbani' nasyid performance, a Selawat recitation and thanksgiving feast, a squid jigging carnival, tech and innovation showcases, virtual reality experiences and lucky draws.
Barnama
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
Johor PMR: JPJ Booth Draws Crowds With 3,000 Free Helmets Offered
JOHOR BAHRU, May 23 (Bernama) -- The free helmet exchange counter, a regular hit at the MADANI Rakyat (PMR) Programme, continues to attract crowds as the three-day Johor edition kicks off today at Toppen Shopping Centre here. A Bernama check found that people began queuing as early as 9 am at the helmet exchange counter set up at the Road Transport Department (JPJ) booth on the shopping centre grounds. M. Laksminarayanan, 30, said he and his brother, M. Tarmesvaran, 26, were happy to have the opportunity to exchange their old helmets for new ones at no cost through the programme. 'I found out about this programme on TikTok yesterday and it usually draws quite a crowd. 'So early this morning, my brother and I left home in Masai and braved the traffic just to be here,' he said. Affendi Mohd Shah, 57, from Taman Universiti in Skudai, said he had travelled nearly an hour to be here, fulfilling his 18-year-old son Mohd Amir Danish's wish to exchange his old helmet. He also expressed satisfaction with the efficiency of the JPJ officers at the counter, describing the helmet exchange process as quick and hassle-free. 'All the JPJ officers are friendly and helpful, which makes things easier. I can also check traffic summonses and settle other matters while I'm here,' he said. JPJ Corporate and Strategic Planning Division director Nor Azhar Manap said a total of 3,000 helmets were made available during the three-day programme.
Malay Mail
23-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
In Johor, Anwar leads special state meeting ahead of PKR congress and Madani tour launch
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today attended the Johor Special State Development Meeting at Bangunan Dato' Jaafar Muhammad, Kota Iskandar here. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, arrived at 10.15 am and was greeted by Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar Also present were Economy Ministry secretary-general Datuk Nor Azmie Diron, Finance Ministry deputy secretary-general Datuk Zamzuri Abdul Aziz, Johor State Secretary Tan Sri Azmi Rohani and other state government leaders. The meeting lasted for about an hour. Anwar, who is also the PKR president, is scheduled to attend the 2024-2025 Keadilan National Congress at Berjaya Waterfront Hotel, Johor Bahru at noon before performing Friday prayers at Masjid Jamek Ar-Raudhah Kampung Dato' Onn, Johor Bahru. In the evening, the Prime Minister is slated to officiate the 2025 Johor MADANI Rakyat Programme at Toppen Shopping Centre, Johor Bahru before presenting the keynote address and launching the 2024/2025 Keadilan National Congress at the Persada International Convention Centre in Johor Baru tonight. — Bernama
Barnama
22-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Direct Line To 100 Govt Agencies At Madani Rakyat Johor 2025 Carnival
JOHOR BAHRU, May 22 (Bernama) -- The MADANI Rakyat (PMR) 2025 Johor Programme to be held at the Toppen Shopping Centre (14 kilometres from city centre) for three days from May 23-25 will make available more than 100 current services provided by Federal and Johor state agencies. 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.
