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TAIPING, The Ministry of Housing and Local Government’s (KPKT) Program Sentuhan Kasih 2.0 tour series began today in Taiping, the first location, and saw the approval of a RM17.48 million allocation for the development of infrastructure development projects in the district for this year. Its minister, Nga Kor Ming said the allocation included a RM5.2 million allocation for a project to upgrade the Taiping Market as a heritage market; projects under the Taiping Municipal Council (RM5.014 million); and the construction of the Kamunting Public Park (RM3.3 million). “Also included (in the allocation) is the construction of a new Simpang Fire

PUTRAJAYA, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek shared the Issues regarding education and challenges of building a nation, especially in defending values, morals and religion as well as obstacles as a national leader with the Indonesian Islamic Propagation Council (DDII). The matter was touched upon at a meeting between Fadhlina Sidek and DDII chairman, Dr Adian Husaini, last night. “The initial relationship was built when my father was an ABIM (Islamic Youth Organisation of Malaysia) da’wah activist and this da’wah family relationship continues to this day. “May the relationship between the two countries continue to be close and provide great benefits to

KUALA LUMPUR, Kampung Sungai Baru, Kampung Baru has been chosen as the adopted village of the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, in line with the MADANI Government’s commitment to fostering community unity and harmony. Mohd Na’im said that he will ensure that Kampung Sungai Baru, with a particular focus on Kampung Baru, receives increased attention to address issues such as poverty, educational dropouts, health, unemployment, security, drug abuse, and infrastructure. ‘As someone from Kampung Baru, I feel a strong sense of responsibility to address the needs of the people in Kampung Sungai

KUALA LUMPUR, The late Tan Sri Dr Siti Zaharah Sulaiman, former National Unity and Community Development Minister, was one of the respected female leaders in national administration and politics. Born in Mentakab, Pahang on April 24, 1949, the mother of four won the Mentakab parliamentary seat during the seventh general election (GE) in 1986 and successfully defended it in the next GE (1990). She later served as the Paya Besar Member of Parliament for three consecutive terms after winning in GE9 (1995), GE10 (1999) and GE11 (2004). Siti Zaharah, who held a PhD in Educational Administration and Organisation Studies from

GEORGE TOWN, Penang is set to launch a new initiative, ‘Penang Silicon Design @5km+’, in line with efforts to make the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) a success and boost the electrical and electronics (EandE) industry ecosystem in the state. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the initiative is expected to be launched in the third quarter of this year. ‘On May 28, Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) launched the NSS to enhance Malaysia’s position in the global EandE value chain while expanding the semiconductor value chain from Outsourced Assembly and Test (OSAT) to higher-value activities. ‘In response to this