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Barnama
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
NAFAS Strengthens Agro-food Industry Networking In Sabah Via HPPNK 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The National Farmers' Organisation (NAFAS) continues to reinforce its commitment to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security's (KPKM) initiatives through its participation in the National Farmers, Breeders and Fishermen's Day (HPPNK) 2025 celebration in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. In a statement today, NAFAS said the 50th edition of HPPNK, which will be held from Aug 1 to 3 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), is expected to draw over 500,000 visitors. HPPNK 2025 will feature four strategic focus areas, namely Agro Millenia, Sufficient and Guaranteed, Sejahtera Madani, and Agro MADANI Sales. As one of the sponsors of HPPNK 2025, NAFAS continues to play a key role in supporting the development of the country's agro-food sector, particularly in Sabah, through a comprehensive approach involving youth participation, industry advancement, and the strengthening of strategic cooperation networks. 'NAFAS is once again collaborating with the National Fishermen's Association (NEKMAT) to organise the second edition of the e-sports series under the Agro Millenia segment. A total of 32 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) teams will compete for a prize pool of RM10,000. "Entry is free, with winners set to take home cash prizes, plaques, participation certificates and exclusive T-shirts,' according to the statement. The event will also be enlivened by meet-and-greet sessions with local gaming and e-sports influencers, including Ikuto, Kuro Sensei and Sunfrost, who will provide live commentary throughout the Mobile Legends tournament. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of interactive activities, such as Kahoot games, arcade machines, PlayStation 5 games, and virtual reality (VR) experiences. The statement said that NAFAS would also be involved in the HPPNK Pavilion segment, where it will showcase the padi industry chain -- covering technical aspects, types of fertilisers and support services for farmers -- in addition to setting up a counter offering information on investment and financing opportunities in the agriculture sector.
The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
RM120mil pledge for well-being
Anwar (third from left) receiving a contribution from YTL Power managing director Datuk Yeoh Seok Hong (second from right). PM says it exceeds target for mission to tackle poverty THE corporate sector has pledged RM120mil to the 'Sejahtera Madani' initiative, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says. He said this figure was more than double the original target of RM50mil. 'The Sejahtera Madani initiative marks a new chapter in the government's approach to tackling poverty and hardcore poverty. 'The programme brings together private sector and government efforts through targeted interventions in education, income generation, housing and welfare,' he said in a social media post. Anwar said the initiative was part of the Madani government's mission to eradicate hardcore poverty. 'Since 2023, nearly 150,000 households have moved out of the hardcore poor category. 'My hope is that through Sejahtera Madani, we can fully lift them out of the cycle of poverty.' He said the Government would continue to coordinate efforts under the initiative. 'Whether large or small, what matters is the sincerity and willingness to go to the ground and contribute time, energy and expertise for our shared well-being. 'Malaysia is a great nation with big-hearted people. 'With the spirit of Sejahtera Madani, let us work together to build a fairer, more inclusive and prosperous future, without leaving behind anyone,' the Prime Minister added.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
PM Anwar thanks private establishments for over RM127m Sejahtera Madani contributions
PUTRAJAYA, July 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed gratitude to all private establishments for their contributions of over RM127 million towards realising the Sejahtera Madani 2025 initiative. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the contributions would help fulfil the aims of the initiative, launched yesterday, which seeks to improve the wellbeing of poor and hardcore poor households across the country in areas such as wages, healthcare and education. 'As mentioned before, the prime minister in his earlier speech said he did not expect a large amount, but it turned out to be more than two and a half times (what was anticipated). 'The prime minister also told the Cabinet that there are some private establishments that have identified around 1,000 schools that could benefit from this programme, while the Education Ministry has also received applications from schools to be enrolled in this initiative. 'This will be sorted by the Education Ministry accordingly,' Fahmi told a press conference at the ministry building here today. The Sejahtera Madani programme is coordinated by the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) under the Prime Minister's Department and targets beneficiaries registered in the national eKasih database. According to the ICU, Sejahtera Madani consolidates various forms of government, private sector and civil society aid into a single, focused approach for poverty reduction. As of July 15, 306,403 heads of households are registered under eKasih nationwide, comprising 1,017 hardcore poor and 305,386 poor households. The government aims to reduce the national poverty rate by 33 per cent this year as part of its ongoing commitment to eradicate hardcore poverty.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
PM Anwar thanks private establishments for over RM127 million Sejahtera Madani contributions
PUTRAJAYA, July 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed gratitude to all private establishments for their contributions of over RM127 million towards realising the Sejahtera Madani 2025 initiative. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the contributions would help fulfil the aims of the initiative, launched yesterday, which seeks to improve the wellbeing of poor and hardcore poor households across the country in areas such as wages, healthcare and education. 'As mentioned before, the prime minister in his earlier speech said he did not expect a large amount, but it turned out to be more than two and a half times (what was anticipated). 'The prime minister also told the Cabinet that there are some private establishments that have identified around 1,000 schools that could benefit from this programme, while the Education Ministry has also received applications from schools to be enrolled in this initiative. 'This will be sorted by the Education Ministry accordingly,' Fahmi told a press conference at the ministry building here today. The Sejahtera Madani programme is coordinated by the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) under the Prime Minister's Department and targets beneficiaries registered in the national eKasih database. According to the ICU, Sejahtera Madani consolidates various forms of government, private sector and civil society aid into a single, focused approach for poverty reduction. As of July 15, 306,403 heads of households are registered under eKasih nationwide, comprising 1,017 hardcore poor and 305,386 poor households. The government aims to reduce the national poverty rate by 33 per cent this year as part of its ongoing commitment to eradicate hardcore poverty.
The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Poverty eradication drive pushes stronger actions
Mega initiative: Ahmad Zahid speaking at the Karnival Mega 3 Dimensi (MK3D) press conference at the Parliament Building, Kuala Lumpur. MK3D is an initiative to unite entrepreneurship programmes under one holistic platform. — Bernama PUTRAJAYA: The People's Well-being Initiative (Sejahtera Madani) needs strong follow-through to ensure its success in eradicating urban poverty, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. While the initiative is a positive development, he said it must be followed through with comprehensive actions to ensure lasting impact for those in need. 'As often said, we cannot just give a man a fish – we must give him a fishing rod so that he can catch fish on his own. 'In other words, the programme must be long-term and include joint monitoring by the private sector, government-linked companies, government-linked investment companies and other bodies. This is a good approach,' he told the media after the launch of the initiative by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim here yesterday as reported by Bernama. Ahmad Zahid said the Sejahtera Madani Fund, which has raised nearly RM120mil, covers not only financial aid but also goods, services and training. He said the initiative is a commendable effort coordinated by the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister's Department. Sejahtera Madani is a national initiative aimed at assisting poor and hardcore poor households registered under the National Poverty Database (eKasih system). The initiative brings together various forms of aid interventions across ministries, agencies and the private sector to eradicate poverty in a focused and integrated manner. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said Sejahtera Madani is a national initiative specifically designed to assist poor and hardcore poor households. He said such programmes are in line with the Fifth Core of the Public Service Reform Agenda, which is to strengthen synergy between the public and private sectors, particularly involving corporate bodies such as government-linked companies, government-linked investment companies, companies limited by guarantee and statutory bodies. 'The implementation chain of such programmes must continue to be strengthened, in line with the whole-of-nation approach that emphasises the spirit of unity and consensus, in accordance with the principle of ihsan, which underpins the Madani values,' he said.
