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KUCHING, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has expressed her hope that the excellent achievement of para athletes at the 2024 Para Malaysia Games (Para SUKMA) will spur parents with children with disabilities to register them. Based on Women, Family and Community Development Ministry records, only 7,000 disability cards have been issued, meaning that over 4 million people with disabilities have yet to register themselves, she said. ‘With the achievements of the para athletes at Para SUKMA, I feel interest (to register children with disabilities) might exist after this. ‘Make those who excelled here as inspiration to families out there

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has presented special financial assistance to 18 individuals in need. Anwar said his political secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, presented the contribution on his behalf yesterday. “May the contribution ease their burden and may Allah SWT ease all affairs. “My friends in the MADANI Government and I will continue to strive to assist every Malaysian who is in need, Insya-Allah,’ he posted on Facebook today. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

MIRI, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended a dinner hosted by the state government at a leading hotel here tonight as part of his two-day working visit to Sarawak which began today. Accompanying him at the dinner were Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar and several Federal and State ministers. Earlier this afternoon, the prime minister officiated the 2024 MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR): Sarawakku Sayang at

KUALA LUMPUR, A total of RM18.85 billion has been deposited in the National Education Savings Scheme (Simpan SSPN), comprising 6.54 million accounts as of Aug 31, 2024, according to the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN). PTPTN chairman Datuk Seri Norliza Abdul Rahim highlighted the continuous growth of Simpan SSPN deposits, emphasising that this achievement solidifies its status as the premier savings product in the country. “This year commemorates two decades of Simpan SSPN, a remarkable milestone. “PTPTN has successfully navigated various challenges to ensure that Simpan SSPN remains relevant and competitive in the savings market,” she said in a

SHAH ALAM, The Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) launched the Rakan Affiliate Dakwah Kutipan Zakat (Radiuz) today to encourage more individuals to pay zakat. Head of the Collection Division, Muhd Fikri Naim Harun said about one million residents in Selangor aged 25 and above have yet to fulfill their zakat obligations to LZS. He said starting in October, registered Radiuz partners will earn a one per cent commission on each zakat payment processed through their platform. ‘With only 650 staff members, it’s impossible for us to reach one million zakat payers directly, so we need Radiuz to help promote zakat awareness