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Barnama
4 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Launch Of 2025 National Month: All Eyes On Bandar Maharani This Weekend
GENERAL MUAR, July 26 (Bernama) -- Bandar Maharani is set to be enlivened this weekend with the numerous programmes and activities lined up in conjunction with the launch of the 2025 National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang Campaign at Dataran Tanjung Emas here this Sunday. Many people-focused programmes such as the Kita MADANI Carnival, the Rahmah MADANI Sale, and the MADANI Community exhibition are being held at the launch site starting today, thus opening up a space for interaction between the people and government agencies and at the same time fostering a spirit of togetherness and patriotism. Among the offers that also await visitors are discounts on summonses up to 30 per cent by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), free health examinations, driving license renewals, and other services from government agencies such as the National Registration Department, the Road Transport Department and the Employees Provident Fund. Also not to be missed, 16 MADANI Community booths showcasing traditional food products and clothing from each state. Tonight, the MADANI Arts Fiesta featuring local artistes, such as AC Mizal, Ayai Ilusi and Asmidar, will take the centre stage. Other side events involving direct participation by the people include the MADANI Community Service at Taman Tun Sulaiman Ninam Shah and the Peninsular MADANI Community Retreat in Melaka today, as well as the Merdeka 6.8KM Fun Run & Walk and the launch of the Merdeka Jalur Gemilang Convoy 2025 on Sunday. The launch ceremony, which is expected to be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the morning of the event (July 27), is not just a symbolic event but a major platform to boost the spirit of patriotism among the people from all walks of life. According to the Information Department (JaPen) director-general Julina Johan, the selection of Muar as the venue for the event is significant because of the district's rich cultural heritage, such as zapin, ghazal and kuda kepang, which also reflect the Johor identity and reinforce a patriotic atmosphere that is friendly to the people. 'The theme of the 2025 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni, is translated comprehensively through a people-based programme approach throughout this event," she told Bernama.
Barnama
28-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Durian Frenzy: Over 3 Tonnes Sold In 12 Hours At KPDN 2025 Southern Zone Carnival
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 28 (Bernama) -- More than three tonnes of durian, equivalent to about 2,000 fruits were sold out in 12 hours on the first day of the Rahmah MADANI Sale in conjunction with the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) 2025 Southern Zone Carnival held at Puteri Harbour yesterday. Durian trader Mohd Hairul Mohd Aziz, 43, from Batu Pahat, said the affordable promotional prices ranging from RM25 to RM35 per kilogramme for the premium Musang King variety, compared to the market price of RM40 to RM60 was the main reason for the overwhelming response from visitors. 'From 10 am to 10 pm yesterday alone, we managed to sell almost three tonnes of durian. Today, we're targeting to sell another four tonnes, insya‑Allah,' he told Bernama when met at his sales tent at the carnival today. Commenting on the Eat Local Fruits campaign launched yesterday by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, he described the initiative as a timely move to bring Malaysia's agricultural produce into the spotlight. 'Malaysian durians are among the best in the world. If events like this are organised more often, locals can enjoy premium durians that are usually exported,' he said. Mohd Hairul also expressed his support for the expansion of the Rahmah MADANI Sale and campaigns to promote local fruits, especially now that some imported fruits are subject to Sales and Services Tax (SST). 'This is the best time for us to aggressively promote local fruits. The quality is excellent and should be the rakyat's first choice,' he said. Visitors also welcomed the campaign which offers affordable prices while boosting demand for local agricultural produce. Siti Rubiah Manshor, 51, said local fruits should be the people's top pick, especially in the current economic climate.
