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The Sun
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Umno needs comprehensive strategy to attract younger voters
BUTTERWORTH: A unified approach is crucial for Umno to connect with voters under 40, who will form the majority in the next general election, according to Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah. He stressed that engaging this demographic should not fall solely on Umno Youth but must involve the entire party machinery. 'This is a significant group. They are educated and think critically. Without the right strategy, we risk losing their support further,' he told reporters after officiating the Batu Kawan Umno Division delegates meeting here today. Shamsul Anuar, who is also Deputy Home Minister, highlighted the need for Umno to prove that its current struggles still reflect the party's original principles to win the trust of younger Malaysians. While some youths may not be drawn to Umno's historical narrative, he noted that the party must modernise its messaging to align with evolving interests. 'The survival of the party depends on how we engage this key demographic,' he added.
Barnama
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Comprehensive Strategy Needed To Attract Younger Generation To Join UMNO
BUTTERWORTH, June 29 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive strategy is needed to ensure UMNO remains relevant to young voters under 40, who will constitute the majority group in the upcoming General Election, said UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah. He said the initiative to engage with this group should not be the sole responsibility of UMNO Youth but instead, should be a collective effort involving the entire party machinery. 'This is a large group. They are critical thinkers and educated. If we don't craft the right strategy to engage them, we will continue to lose support.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia boosts civil registration with digital transformation
BANGKOK: Malaysia is accelerating the digital transformation of its civil registration system to deliver faster, more secure, and citizen-focused public services. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah highlighted the country's progress in improving its civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) system during the Third Ministerial Conference on CRVS in Asia and the Pacific. Speaking at the United Nations Conference Centre, Shamsul Anuar emphasised the government's commitment to refining legislation, expanding registration coverage, and integrating digital solutions. These efforts align with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring every individual is accounted for. 'An accurate, comprehensive, and timely civil registration system is essential for effective national policymaking, governance, and sustainable development through reliable vital statistics,' he said. Malaysia has made notable strides in making its CRVS system more universal and responsive. The frequency of vital statistics reporting has improved from annual to quarterly releases, enhancing data accessibility for policymaking. The system now also includes more detailed recording of marriages and divorces, improving data completeness and reliability. Key initiatives include the adoption of MyDigital ID, which allows secure access to online services, reducing reliance on physical documents. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) further automates registration processes, data verification, and fraud detection. 'The integration of AI supports the automation of registration processes, data verification, and fraud detection, while enterprise architecture ensures interoperability across government agencies and systems,' Shamsul Anuar added. These digital advancements aim to enhance data accuracy, operational efficiency, and real-time access to reliable civil registration records.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Malaysia strengthens civil registration at Asia-Pacific ministerial conference
BANGKOK: Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah is representing Malaysia at the Third Ministerial Conference on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Asia and the Pacific. The event, which runs until June 26, aims to enhance the region's civil registration systems for more accurate policy planning. Shamsul Anuar highlighted Malaysia's commitment to refining its registration processes for births, deaths, and marriages. 'All recorded information is used to generate statistics that serve as crucial input for policy formulation and programme planning in areas such as population development, health, education, and employment,' he said during a meeting with Malaysians in Thailand. The conference provides a platform for participating nations to exchange best practices and improve data accuracy. Sarinah Apisah, Deputy Director-General (Operations) of the National Registration Department, joined the delegation alongside officials from the Ministry of Health and the Department of Statistics. Beyond registration reforms, Shamsul Anuar reaffirmed the government's dedication to protecting Malaysians overseas. 'Through close cooperation between the Ministry of Home Affairs, Wisma Putra, and relevant agencies, the government is committed to ensuring the protection of Malaysian citizens, their access to identification documents, and strengthened consular support for the Malaysian diaspora,' he added.
The Sun
21-06-2025
- The Sun
Over 500 graduates among Q1 drug offenders, says AADK
BUTTERWORTH: A total of 559 individuals, or 0.5 per cent, of those arrested for drug abuse in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, held bachelor's, master's or doctoral (PhD) degrees, while 2,323 others, or 2.1 per cent, were diploma holders, according to data from the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK). Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said that these individuals were involved in abusing various substances, including synthetic drugs and traditional drugs, such as marijuana and heroin. Most of them were young adults, aged between 19 and 40. The data also showed that 503 drug addicts held the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM), 41,743 were Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) holders, while 30,016 had attained secondary-level education, such as the Lower Secondary Assessment (PMR) or its equivalent. 'A total of 9,736 addicts had only primary school education, while 21,057 had no formal education. Youths aged 15 to 40 continued to make up the largest group of drug users nationwide, with 65,264 individuals, or 60.2 per cent, recorded between January and March 2025. 'These individuals are supposed to be the nation's future, but they are caught in the grip of drug addiction. This is very alarming, especially as we are also seeing involvement among schoolchildren. For the same period, 23 students aged 14 were found to be involved in drug abuse. He said this after attending the joint engagement session between AADK and the Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (Pemadam), here, today. Also present was Penang Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman, Daniel Gooi Zi Sen, who is also the state Pemadam chairman. He said that AADK is now focusing on the prevention of drug addiction activities, because it not only damages the country's future generations, but also requires high expenses to treat it, and the agency spends RM51 per day for each PUSPEN trainee. Meanwhile, in another development, Shamsul Anuar, who is also the national PEMADAM president, said that AADK is conducting an internal investigation into the incident in which six male trainees from the PUSPEN in Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan, escaped from the centre early Tuesday morning. He said that AADK headquarters, together with its Negeri Sembilan branch, has launched an internal investigation to examine all aspects of the incident, including identifying its cause. 'I was informed that six trainees at PUSPEN Jempol escaped, and so far, five have been successfully recaptured, while one remains at large and efforts are ongoing to track him down,' he said. 'Once the investigation is complete, appropriate corrective actions will be taken, based on the findings,' he said.
