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Eight-year-old awarded Hang Tuah Medal for saving siblings trapped in fire

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) — An eight-year-old student, Muhammad Danish Rayqal Mohd Firdaus from Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Kampung Melayu Kluang, Johor, was awarded the Hang Tuah medal for bravery after saving his siblings who were trapped in a fire on June 29.

 

The award was presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail at 2022 National Children’s Day celebration organised by the Social Welfare Department (JKM), today.

 

The award is presented in recognition of children involved in outstanding acts of bravery, especially during incidents like saving the lifes of people, property during cases of emergency, disaster and accidents.

 

 

 

According to JKM, during a fire on June 29, Muhammad Danish Rayqal, 8, saved his two siblings – Muhamad Darish Rizqe, 6, and Nurdiya Delisha, 4, – by dragging them to the kitchen before calling out for help.

 

All three were later rescued by neighbours.

 

Muhammad Danish when met said he could not recollect the exact incident but was happy to have saved his siblings from the fire.

 

 

 

“Initially I did not know what to do during the fire but gathered myself and took my siblings to the kitchen before seeking help,” said a beaming Muhammad Danish after receiving the award.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

 

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Malaysia reaffirm commitment to uphold Palestine agenda on global stage

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) — Malaysia remain committed and reaffirmed its unwavering support and profound solidarity to the Palestine people and their long-standing struggle said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

 

The Prime Minister in his Twitter message said he had reaffirmed Malaysia’s commiment to Hamas leader Khaled Mesh’al when the latter called him last night.

 

Before receiving a call from Khaled, former Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority, Ismail Haniyeh had also made a video call, said Anwar.

 

 

 

“Apart from congratulating me on my appointment as the country’s 10th Prime Minister, he also praised the dedication and commitment of the Malaysian people to ensure a smooth, democratic and peaceful transition of the leadership,” he said.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

 

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KTMB Union hopes Loke will be appointed as transport minister

 

The Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) Employees Union has expressed the hope that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will consider appointing DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke as transport minister.

 

Its president Abdul Razak Md Hassan said the support for Loke was based on his track record as transport minister from May 2018 to February 2020.

 

“The union believes that the appointment would benefit the public transport, especially in making it more efficient,” he said in a statement today.

 

 

 

Meanwhile, Malay Businessmen and Industrialists Association of Malaysia (Perdasama) president Abdull Rahim Saad said he hoped that Anwar would focus on bringing entrepreneurs from the micro and small and medium enterprises (SME) to a higher level.

 

“Perdasama members pray that the new government under the leadership of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim can further develop the country’s economy,” he said.

 

Anwar, 75, took the oath of office as the 10th Prime Minister before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at the Istana Negara here on Thursday.

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

 

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Apply fifth principle of Rukun Negara when communicating, Selangor Sultan tells graduates

SERDANG, Nov 26 (Bernama) — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has urged graduates to apply the fifth principle of the Rukun Negara – courtesy and morality when communicating on social media.

 

His Royal Highness also reminded the graduates not to make excessive comments that are slanderous, libellous, overtly offensive or insulting.

 

“Because if it happens, it can damage the thinking of the community, especially the young generation,” he said when officiating at Universiti Putra Malaysia’s (UPM) 46th convocation here today.

 

 

 

 

Sultan Sharafuddin, who is UPM Chancellor, also urged the graduates and prospective alumni to continue the synergy with UPM’s alma mater as a sign of gratitude for the sacrifices made by the university’s staff in realising their success.

 

“In addition to contributing to the development of UPM students, graduates can also help the university in any form of role and contribution.

 

“This is in line with the desire to involve alumni in the university’s survival,” he said.

 

 

 

 

Expressing his confidence in the quality of UPM’s education, Sultan Sharafuddin said he was confident that the graduates had been well guided by lecturers through a transformative academic system.

 

“Before this, the graduates went through online learning, I believe it does not reduce their quality to become knowledgeable and highly skilled people,” he said.

 

On UPM’s reputation as a green campus which is one of the main attractions for international students, His Royal Highness said efforts to empower UPM would be intensified through the construction of the largest solar system in a public university.

 

He said UPM would have a solar photovoltaic (PV) system that can save RM114 million on the university’s electricity bill over a period of 25 years.

 

Sultan Sharafuddin said UPM needed to focus on 11 aspirations, including producing students who are good citizens, becoming a smart campus and maintaining UPM’s reputation as the most sustainable university.

 

A total of 6,092 graduates will receive their scrolls at the convocation being held at the Dewan Besar, Pusat Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, UPM here from today until Dec 2.

 

Of the total, 520 of them will receive their doctorate; 1,508 their Masters; 3,705 their bachelor’s degree and 359 their diplomas.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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Budget 2023: Finas hopes govt focuses on creative industry too

The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) is hoping that the government will also focus on the creative industry in Budget 2023 to elevate the local film industry to the international level.

 

Finas chairman, Senator Datuk Seri Zurainah Musa said an allocation from the government would not only boost the country’s film industry but also help create a healthy bond with other countries.

 

“It is through films that we make friends, it is through films that we create relationships and the whole ecosystem wins as (films) play an important role in the economy.

 

 

 

“If the creative industry is developed, it can help boost the economy and revenue,” she said to reporters at the second press conference of the 32nd Malaysian Film Festival (FFM32) here today.

 

FFM32 hopes to generate strategic networking and cooperation between the government and creative industry players with the implementation of programmes that promote professionalism as well as provide a platform for cinema culture through quality work.

 

On the proposal to introduce a Malaysian Film Festival at a smaller scale to promote local films to the world, she said it can be considered since local films have the potential to do well at the international level.

 

 

 

“Not only can the films be shown at local cinemas but also overseas by providing English and Chinese subtitles. This is important. I will discuss this matter further,” she said.

 

FFM32 will be held at Encore Melaka Theatre and broadcast live on Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)’s TV2 at 9 pm on Dec 2.

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

 

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Renowned educationist Prof Dr Sidek Baba dies

Renowned educationist Prof Datuk Dr Sidek Baba has died at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre tonight.

 

His death was confirmed by his son, Izzudin through a Facebook post, in which he shared that his father’s body was still at the medical centre pending the results of a COVID-19 confirmation test.

 

“May my father’s soul be blessed and may he be placed among the righteous,” he posted.

 

 

 

Sidek, 76, was born in Kampung Pulau, Masjid Tanah, Melaka.

 

He was a recipient of the National Maulidur Rasul Perdana Award 2009 and was appointed as a member of the National Education Advisors’ Council in 2010 and International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) Deputy Rector (Student Development Affairs) from 1994 and 2002.

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

 

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Coca-Cola, McDonald’s invite the public to coke Football Fiesta Tour 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) — Coca-Cola and McDonald’s are inviting Malaysians to showcase their shooting skills and score a goal against their Football Fiesta Robot Keeper at the Coke Football Fiesta Tour, happening from now till Dec 4 in front of Lot 10, Bukit Bintang, here.

 

In a joint statement, the parties said the public can participate in the activity by showing a receipt with a Coca-Cola purchased from McDonald’s to stand a chance to win prizes such as Coca-Cola jerseys, caps, and many more.

 

“Participants will have chances to score a goal against the Football Fiesta Robot Keeper with three levels of difficulty. The harder the level, the better the prizes. They will need to score at least one goal to win a prize,” the statement said.

 

 

 

There is the Header Challenge where participants can challenge themselves to jump as high as football star Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous leap of 2.56m to head the ball and stand a chance to win even more prizes besides playing football on PlayStation 5 (PS5) for free and having some fun with the Coke foosball.

 

According to the statement, the public can take photos with fun props at a photo booth before posting them on social media and tag @cocacolamy along with the hashtag #myCokeFiestaTour to receive a free Coke Zero can drink.

 

The Coke Football Fiesta Tour 2022 will also be touring around Malaysia with two Coke Trucks from Nov 18 to Dec 11 which are parked at selected McDonald’s Drive-Thru restaurants from Fridays to Sundays to play games and score some goals at the penalty shoot-out to win prizes.

 

 

 

“Social media users can stand a chance to win a unit of PS5 in their “Juggle for Glory” Instagram filter challenge. In order to be in the running to win the PS5, participants need to get the Instagram filter.

 

“Then, with the filter, the participants must record a video of themselves juggling or heading the items that appear above their heads, upload the video on their feed along with the hashtag #myCokeFiestaTour and tag @cocacolamy,” the statement read.

 

Prizes for this challenge include one unit of PS5, Coke Jerseys and official FIFA jerseys. The contest runs from Nov 18 to Dec 19.

 

Besides that, people can receive a free can of coke when they recycle three empty cans or pet bottles in conjunction with the recycling campaign, which is happening at the roadshow and selected McDonald’s outlets with Coke Trucks.

 

Check https://cokefiestatour.com/ for more updates about the social media contest and meanwhile, follow McDonald’s https://www.facebook.com/My.McDonalds/ to find out about Coke Truck locations.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency