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The Star
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Six Perak new villages receive RM185,000 for revitalisation projects
Perak government has allocated some RM185,000 to revitalise six Chinese new villages in the state. Perak domestic trade, cooperatives, consumer affairs and Chinese new village committee chairman Woo Kah Leong said the works would be implemented under the Chinese New Village Empowerment Programme 2025. 'We opened applications from April 14 to May 16 and received 20 proposals, from which six were selected,' he said in a press conference. 'These projects are aimed at protecting the heritage of the village, boosting the local economy, promoting community participation, enhancing tourism and preserving cultural diversity,' he added. The six projects are the revitalisation of the charcoal industry in Kuala Sepetang by Persatuan Rimba Kuala Sepetang with an allocation of RM30,000, as well as Pangkor Island Festival by Pertubuhan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Timur with a RM50,000 grant. Other projects are the village mural initiative by Liman Kati new village development and security committee (JPKK) which received RM15,000, Old Street Revival Initiative by Matang JPKK which was allocated RM30,000, Bercham Run by Bercham JPKK which was given RM30,000 and a mid-autumn festival event by Menglembu JPKK which was awarded RM30,000. Woo said Chinese new villages in Perak faced challenges such as declining birth rates, ageing population and migration of residents to urban areas. 'These issues have disrupted the cultural, economic and social development of these villages. 'The empowerment programme was introduced to address these challenges and aims to shift policy implementation from a top-down to a bottom-up approach by encouraging active participation from village residents in local development,' he said. Woo said funding for the six projects came from his office and was aimed at livening up new villages while preserving its unique identity. He urged the younger generation to return and serve their communities through initiatives like these. 'This way, Chinese new villages can once again become vibrant centres of cultural, economic and social activity, while also attracting younger generations to contribute to village development rather than migrating to the cities,' he added.
Malaysiakini
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
PAS rally shift shows lack of clear policy direction
Pakatan Harapan Youth has criticised PAS Youth for changing the theme of its upcoming rally - initially aimed at opposing the Urban Renewal Act (URA) - into a demonstration calling for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's resignation. Harapan Youth chief Woo Kah Leong said the shift proves that PAS and Perikatan Nasional are opposing simply for the sake of doing so, without any clear stance or direction on public policy.
Free Malaysia Today
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Sort PM pick first before calling for Anwar to quit, PH Youth tells PAS
PH Youth chief Woo Kah Leong claimed that PAS is using the rally to show its dominance over Bersatu and to strengthen its position within PN. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Pakatan Harapan Youth has mocked PAS Youth for turning a planned protest against the Urban Renewal Act (URA) into one calling for the prime minister's resignation. PH Youth chief Woo Kah Leong said such a protest was 'laughable' when Perikatan Nasional (PN) cannot even agree on who's their own candidate for the top job. He added that the Islamic party and its coalition partners, Bersatu and Gerakan, remain divided on who should succeed Anwar, should PN win the next general election (GE16). 'Has PN officially decided on whether (PAS president) Abdul Hadi Awang, (Bersatu president) Muhyiddin Yassin, or (Bersatu deputy president) Hamzah Zainudin is their pick for prime minister?' he asked in a statement today. Woo claimed the rebranded July 27 rally – initially announced as a protest against the URA – is nothing more than political theatre by PAS to demonstrate its dominance within PN while keeping Bersatu in check. 'In reality, PN is fragmented and lacks comprehensive administrative policies, be it at the federal level or in the four states it governs,' he said, referring to Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Perlis, where all the menteris besar are from PAS. 'It can't even decide on a prime minister candidate. Instead of chanting 'Turun Anwar', PN should focus on having an internal meeting to make that decision.' PAS Youth first announced the rally in February, warning that the proposed URA could lead to the displacement of certain communities. The bill is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next month. However, PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden yesterday announced that the wing decided to 'rebrand' the rally to one demanding that Anwar step down, called 'Turun Anwar'. The issue of PN's prime ministerial candidate is still subject to ongoing discussions within the coalition. PAS has not officially acknowledged Muhyiddin as the candidate, suggesting that it might prefer one of its leaders, as the party is the largest bloc in PN with 43 parliamentary seats. However, Bersatu vice-president Ahmad Faizal Azumu was reported to have said Muhyiddin remains PN's sole candidate for the prime minister's position at GE16.
Malaysiakini
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
PAS Youth rally shift shows lack of clear policy direction
Pakatan Harapan Youth has criticised PAS Youth for changing the theme of its upcoming rally - initially aimed at opposing the Urban Renewal Act (URA) - into a demonstration calling for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's resignation. Harapan Youth chief Woo Kah Leong said the shift proves that PAS and Perikatan Nasional are opposing simply for the sake of doing so, without any clear stance or direction on public policy.
The Sun
06-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Teluk Intan MP allocates over RM1 million for school students since 2023
TELUK INTAN: Teluk Intan Member of Parliament Nga Kor Ming has disbursed over RM1 million for primary and secondary school students in the constituency since 2023. The Minister of Housing and Local Government said the allocation was not only given to students who obtained excellent results in their examinations, but also to assist students from less-affordable families. 'The MADANI government always protect all groups and races, whether Malay, Chinese, Indian or other races, all are given equal attention. 'The cash contributions are allocations from the Teluk Intan Member of Parliament Service Centre,' he told a press conference after the bursary handover programme to students in the Teluk Intan parliamentary constituency at the Hilir Perak District Education Office here today. Also present was the Perak Domestic Trade, Cooperatives, Consumer Affairs and Kampung Baru Cina Committee chairman, Woo Kah Leong, who is also Pasir Bedamar Assemblyman. Regarding today's programme, Nga said a total of RM82,000 was allocated to students who obtained excellent results, namely those who scored 11As, 10As and 9As in last year's Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination.
