SHAH ALAM Malaysia should replace the current Employees Provident Fund (EPF) model with a national pension system to ensure no elderly citizen falls into poverty after retirement, says lawyer Khoo Kay Ping.The Demi Rakyat writer said the existing EPF structure was no longer sufficient to guarantee long-term financial security for retirees, especially after many depleted their savings within a few years of retirement.Khoo said the proposed pension system would provide every Malaysian aged 65 and above with a fixed monthly income for the rest of their lives.The problem with EPF is that it does not ensure senior citizens have enough money for the rest of their lives.After a few years, many finish their savings and are forced to work again or struggle just to survive, he told Sinar Harian during an interview at Kompleks Karangkraf on Friday.He said under the proposed model, contributions collected from working adults over a 30-year period would be channelled directly into a national pension fund instead of being invested for profit in financial markets.The money collected would be continuously distributed back to senior citizens every month.It would not go into the share market or be exposed to external economic risks, he said.Khoo argued that such a system would inject large amounts of spending power back into the domestic economy while simultaneously solving elderly poverty.Imagine if nobody had to worry about financial problems in old age

SHAH ALAM Malaysias current separation of powers framework is no longer sufficient to shield law enforcement agencies from political influence, lawyer Khoo Kay Ping said, proposing the establishment of a fourth branch of government known as the Legal Council.The Demi Rakyat writer said the proposed body would operate independently from the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary to safeguard key legal institutions from political interference.Khoo said separating the roles of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor alone would not fully resolve the issue if appointments continued to remain under the Prime Ministers authority.Even after the separation, the Public Prosecutor would still be appointed by the Prime Minister.So despite being different offices, both remain exposed to political pressure, he told Sinar Harian when met at Kompleks Karangkraf on Friday.Also present were Yayasan Sinar Untuk Malaysia (#RasuahBusters) chief executive officer Nurhayati Nordin and #RasuahBusters strategic relations manager Wan Normi Hasan.Khoo proposed that the Legal Council be established as a constitutional fourth branch of government specifically tasked with overseeing appointments involving legal enforcement institutions.He said the council should comprise nine members, with the majority made up of legal experts.The proposed members would include representatives from the Malaysian Bar, Advocates Association of Sarawak, Sabah Law Society, as well as public and private university law faculties.The remaining members, he said, would consist of representatives from the ruling coalition, opposition bloc and Judiciary, while the ninth seat would be held by a representative from the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia.Khoo said the councils responsibilities should also extend to appointments involving enforcement agencies, judges and the Election Commission to ensure institutional independence and fair democratic processes.The purpose is to save enforcement agencies from political pressure.If they want to prosecute someone, there should be no political interference

PETALING JAYA - Bisnes Sinar Awards (BISA) 2026 melabuhkan tirai dengan menyaksikan lebih 30 usahawan menerima pengiktirafan atas kejayaan membina perniagaan mampan serta memberi nilai tambah kepada ekonomi serta masyarakat secara keseluruhan.Pengiktirafan tersebut merangkumi pelbagai bidang termasuk hospitaliti, fesyen, kesihatan, pendidikan, teknologi, peruncitan dan logistik yang dilihat menjadi pemacu utama pertumbuhan Perusahaan Mikro, Kecil dan Sederhana (PMKS).Antara penerima BISA 2026 adalah Batik Air, menerima Anugerah Pengalaman Perjalanan Premium dan Christy Ng bagi Anugerah Inovasi Fesyen Digital.Perasmian BISA 2026 disempurnakan Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi, Steven Sim Chee Keong di Royale Chulan Damansara, di sini pada Rabu.Hadir sama, Pengerusi Karangkraf, Firdaus Hussamuddin; Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Grup Sinar Karangkraf, Farah Hussamuddin dan Ketua Pengarang Kumpulan Sinar Harian, Zamri Rambli.Berikut antara reaksi penerima BISA 2026 :"Rasa amat bersyukur kerana Christy Ng menerima pengiktirafan di BISA Awards 2026

SHAH ALAM Siti Khadijah did not build its name solely on telekung (prayer garment for Muslim women), but on turning prayer wear into a lifestyle experience centred on comfort, innovation and emotional connection.Now, 16 years later, the brand is expanding beyond womens prayer wear into a broader family-focused Muslim lifestyle business after receiving the Muslimah Lifestyle Leadership Award at Bisnes Sinar Harian Awards (BISA) 2026.Siti Khadijah Holding Sdn Berhad chief executive officer Mohammad Munzir Aminuddin said the companys growth was driven by a mission that went beyond selling products.Maybe many people think we are only selling telekung, but actually, we are selling solutions.We are selling technology, innovation and experiences that suit the needs and lifestyles of women today, and now men as well, he said.It may sound cliche, but that is what we have focused on consistently for the past 16 years, he said in a sideline interview after the awards ceremony yesterday.Munzir said staying consistent with the companys original vision had been key to building trust and long-term brand recognition.He said Siti Khadijah founder, Padzilah Enda Sulaiman had made the brand direction clear from the beginning, making it easier for the team to stay aligned in terms of communication, product development and customer experience.Sixteen years ago, she wanted to elevate the telekung to another level. We already knew how the brand should look, how we should communicate and even how the stores should feel.We just needed to stay true to that vision, he said.Today, Siti Khadijah operates 63 stores nationwide and has expanded into Singapore and Indonesia.Munzir said the company was now focusing on diversifying its offerings to cater to a broader customer base, including men and families.Its mens line under the Teman brand has shown promising growth, with products such as kurtas and jubah receiving encouraging response from customers.Our focus now is on expanding our stores and offering more products to serve a wider range of customers, not just women.We now cater to the whole family, he said.Munzir also reflected on the companys toughest period during the Covid-19 pandemic, when all of its outlets were forced to close.At the time, he said the company had around 400 staff members, many of whom relied on retail operations for income.Closing down and doing nothing was never an option.Looking at them and the families depending on them gave us a strong sense of responsibility to overcome the challenge, he said.He added that the companys people-first values remained central to its identity, with women making up the majority of its workforce, including single mothers and those eligible for zakat assistance.That has always been part of the companys DNA, and we continue to stay true to it, he said.Munzir said the company welcomed the growth of other businesses within the Muslimah fashion and prayer wear industry, viewing it as a positive sign for the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.Siti Khadijah received the Muslimah Lifestyle Leadership Award at the BISA 2026, a national initiative by Sinar Harian under the Karangkraf Group that recognises the achievements of Malaysias micro, small and medium enterprises across various sectors.For its 2026 edition, BISA introduced expanded categories covering areas such as education, property, insurance and fashion, with nearly 40 awards presented in total, including jury-selected honours and a continued entrepreneur icon recognition.The gala night was supported by partners including Royale Chulan, Boustead Holdings, Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON), PLUS Malaysia Berhad, Lexis Hotel Group, Jasmine Food and Yayasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam Malaysia (YAPEIM), and featured performances by Malaysian singer Ella, Monocort Band and comedian Mad Sabah.

PETALING JAYA - Pengiktirafan diterima Casalwa Holding Sdn Bhd sebagai penerima Anugerah Ikon Pereka Fesyen Moden Bisnes Sinar Awards (BISA) 2026 dan Anugerah Pilihan Juri bukan sekadar membuktikan kejayaan jenama tersebut dalam industri fesyen Muslimah moden, malah menjadi pemangkin untuk membuka lebih banyak peluang pekerjaan kepada golongan muda.Pengarah Urusan dan Pengasasnya, Datin Sharifah Salwa Syed Shafie berkata, anugerah tersebut memberi suntikan semangat buat beliau dan pasukan untuk terus memperbaiki perniagaan yang dibina sejak sekian lama.Menurutnya, kejayaan tersebut hasil usaha seluruh pasukan yang sentiasa bekerja keras memberikan yang terbaik buat jenama Casalwa."Anugerah ini memberi semangat untuk saya sendiri bersama dengan pasukan untuk berusaha ke arah yang lebih baik."Sejujurnya saya pun tidak sangka menerima anugerah juri dan saya sangat bersyukur kerana pengiktirafan ini mungkin menjadi pemangkin untuk kami terus melangkah lebih jauh," katanya ditemui Sinar Harian ketika Malam BISA 2026, di Royale Chulan Damansara, di sini, pada Rabu.Terdahulu, Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi, Steven Sim menyampaikan Anugerah Pilihan Juri kepada lima penerima BISA 2026 terpilih.Turut hadir, Pengerusi Karangkraf, Firdaus Hussamuddin; Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Grup Sinar Karangkraf, Farah Hussamuddin; Ketua Pengarang Kumpulan Sinar Harian, Zamri Rambli; Pengarah Eksekutif (Korporat, Kewangan & Pengurusan Risiko) Karangkraf, Akmal Eirfan Mohamed Fauzi; Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Ideaktiv Sdn Bhd, Syamil Fahim Mohamed Fahim dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Karangkraf Mall Sdn Bhd, Izzat Izhar Muhammad Nasir.Mengulas lanjut, Sharifah Salwa berkata, misi utama membina perniagaan adalah untuk memberi peluang pekerjaan kepada seramai mungkin khususnya golongan muda yang mahu membina kerjaya dalam bidang fesyen.Justeru katanya, pengiktirafan yang diterima memberi motivasi untuk beliau terus bergerak ke hadapan."Sebenarnya kalau ikut big why saya, tujuan utama saya membuka perniagaan ini adalah untuk memberi peluang pekerjaan kepada seramai mungkin."Sekarang ini kami juga aktif mengambil pelajar latihan industri daripada pelbagai kolej untuk mengasah dan mengetengahkan bakat mereka dalam bidang fesyen."Sebab kadang-kadang pelajar ini kalau kita tidak beri peluang, mungkin mereka sendiri tidak tahu kemampuan yang ada pada diri mereka," ujarnya.Mengulas perancangan akan datang, beliau berkata, syarikat kini memberi fokus terhadap penambahbaikan teknologi termasuk memperkukuhkan penggunaan media sosial dan platform digital dalam memperluaskan jenama Casalwa.BISA 2026 merupakan platform pengiktirafan perniagaan nasional bagi meraikan Perusahaan Mikro, Kecil dan Sederhana (PMKS) yang menjadi tulang belakang ekonomi negara.Lebih 30 usahawan dalam pelbagai sektor dan industri menerima pengiktirafan BISA 2026 selaku peneraju dalam bidang masing-masing.Dengan pengalaman lebih 20 tahun dalam industri media tempatan, Sinar Harian terus berperanan sebagai platform kewartawanan yang dipercayai, konsisten mengangkat kisah rakyat termasuk perjuangan dan sumbangan usahawan PMKS.Penganjuran BISA 2026 turut mencerminkan komitmen dalam meraikan pemain industri dan usahawan yang bukan sahaja berjaya membina perniagaan mampan, malah memberi nilai tambah kepada ekonomi serta masyarakat secara keseluruhan

PETALING JAYA - Penganjuran Bisnes Sinar Awards (BISA) 2026 disifatkan sebagai gilang-gemilang selepas acara membabitkan lebih 30 usahawan daripada pelbagai sektor itu melabuhkan tirainya pada Rabu.Ketua Pengarang Kumpulan Sinar Harian, Zamri Rambli berkata, pihaknya berpuas hati dan amat gembira kerana penganjuran kali kedua itu berjalan lancar sepertimana dirancang sejak tahun lalu, ditambah pula kehadiran Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi, Steven Sim Chee Keong memeriahkan lagi malam berprestij tersebut.Menurut beliau, kelainan dibawa tahun ini cukup mengejutkan penerima anugerah iaitu pengumuman kategori Anugerah Pilihan Juri buat lima usahawan berjaya dan pihaknya menjanjikan sesuatu yang lebih istimewa pada penganjuran BISA seterusnya kelak."Berbeza dengan BISA 2023, kami adakan Anugerah Pilihan Juri dalam BISA 2026 sebagai kejutan buat penerima kerana semuanya tidak tahu pada mulanya."Saya semeja dengan Pengarah Urusan Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad (Mydin), Datuk Dr Ameer Ali Mydin dan beliau amat terkejut dan teruja apabila diumumkan salah seorang penerima Anugerah Pilihan Juri."Alhamdulillah, Sinar Harian sangat gembira, berterima kasih dan saya mengambil kesempatan ini untuk mengucapkan tahniah buat penerima BISA 2026. Malam ini adalah untuk meraikan kejayaan anda semua," katanya.Beliau berkata demikian ketika ditemui pemberita selepas BISA Awards 2026 di Hotel Royale Chulan Damansara, di sini pada Rabu.Hadir sama, Pengerusi Karangkraf, Firdaus Hussamuddin; Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Grup Sinar Karangkraf, Farah Hussamuddin; Pengarah Eksekutif (Korporat, Kewangan dan Pengurusan Risiko) Karangkraf, Akmal Eirfan Mohamed Fauzi; Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Nu Ideaktiv Sdn Bhd, Syamil Fahim Mohamed Fahim; Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Karangkraf Mall Sdn Bhd, Izzat Izhar Muhammad Nasir serta Pengarah Eksekutif dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Percetakan Ultimate, Azizi Fickry.Lebih 30 usahawan dan organisasi daripada pelbagai sektor menerima pengiktirafan dalam BISA 2026 menerusi 37 kategori anugerah secara keseluruhannya.Pengiktirafan itu meliputi bidang hospitaliti, fesyen, kesihatan, pendidikan, teknologi, peruncitan dan logistik yang dilihat menjadi pemacu utama pertumbuhan Perusahaan Mikro, Kecil dan Sederhana (PMKS).Sementara itu, Zamri memasang harapan agar penganjuran BISA dua tahun lagi dapat melahirkan lebih ramai usahawan berdaya saing."Kalau boleh kita nak libatkan lebih ramai usahawan termasuk agensi kerana seperti yang kita lihat tahun ini, BISA 2026 bukan sahaja meraikan usahawan tetapi juga agensi selaku tulang belakang sistem keusahawanan di negara ini."Contohnya Bahagian Pembangunan Usahawan PKNS (PKNS BizPoint) dan Bank Rakyat, agensi yang menyokong ekosistem perniagaan Malaysia," ujarnya lagi.

PETALING JAYA Pengiktirafan diterima Bahagian Pembangunan Usahawan Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (BPU PKNS) menerusi Anugerah Pilihan Juri pada Malam Bisnes Sinar Harian Awards (BISA) 2026 menjadi pemangkin semangat kepada agensi itu untuk terus memperkukuhkan program pembangunan usahawan.Pengurus BPU PKNS, Yuzawati Yusof berkata, anugerah tersebut memberi motivasi kepada pihaknya untuk menyediakan program-program keusahawanan yang lebih berkualiti demi manfaat usahawan di luar sana."Ini adalah anugerah pertama seumpama ini yang kami terima, sebab itu kami sangat berbesar hati menerima pengiktirafan daripada Sinar Harian ini."Sebagai agensi membimbing, anugerah bukanlah sasaran utama sebab apa yang kami mahu adalah kejayaan usahawan-usahawan yang kami bimbing itu tetapi bila diiktiraf, ia memberikan satu bonus ataupun menjadi satu lagi pemangkin semangat kepada kami," katanya pada Malam BISA 2026 yang berlangsung di Hotel Royale Chulan Damansara di sini pada Rabu.Secara keseluruhannya seramai 32 usahawan dan organisasi merangkul 37 anugerah dalam BISA 2026 anjuran Sinar Harian di bawah Karangkraf untuk mengangkat Perusahaan Mikro, Kecil dan Sederhana (PMKS) yang menjadi tulang belakang ekonomi negara.Dengan pengalaman lebih 20 tahun dalam industri media tempatan, Sinar Harian terus berperanan sebagai platform kewartawanan yang dipercayai, konsisten mengangkat kisah rakyat termasuk perjuangan dan sumbangan usahawan PMKS.Lebih bermakna, BPU PKNS turut dinobatkan sebagai penerima Anugerah Pemangkin Ekosistem Usahawan.Yuzawati menegaskan, kejayaan yang dicapai usahawan bimbingan BPU PKNS turut mendorong pasukannya untuk terus komited membantu golongan berkenaan terus melebarkan sayap dalam dunia perniagaan."Apabila melihat usahawan-usahawan yang kami bimbing berjaya, ia juga memberi kami motivasi

Kedua, kedudukan geografi yang mana lokasi sama ada fizikal, geopolitik mahupun geoekonomi memang strategik."Ketiga, faktor manusia. Malaysia memiliki masyarakat pelbagai kaum, bahasa, agama bahkan memahami variasi budaya dunia," katanya.Beliau berkata demikian ketika menyampaikan ucapan alu-aluan sekali gus merasmikan Bisnes Sinar Awards (BISA) 2026 di Hotel Royale Chulan Damansara di sini pada Rabu.Hadir sama, Pengerusi Karangkraf, Firdaus Hussamuddin; Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Grup Sinar Karangkraf, Farah Hussamuddin; Pengarah Eksekutif (Korporat, Kewangan dan Pengurusan Risiko) Karangkraf, Akmal Eirfan Mohamed Fauzi; Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Nu Ideaktiv Sdn Bhd, Syamil Fahim Mohamed Fahim; Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Karangkraf Mall Sdn Bhd, Izzat Izhar Muhammad Nasir serta Pengarah Eksekutif dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Percetakan Ultimate, Azizi Fickry.Steven menambah, kestabilan politik dan kepimpinan negara yang mantap menjadi tunjang kepada keyakinan pelabur serta pertumbuhan ekonomi.Selain itu, kata beliau, kedudukan strategik Malaysia dari sudut geopolitik dan geoekonomi turut memberi kelebihan dalam usaha memperkukuh hubungan perdagangan serta pelaburan antarabangsa.Mengulas tentang penganjuran BISA Awards 2026, Steven akui berbangga apabila ada akhbar berbahasa Melayu yang mengambil inisiatif mengiktiraf kemampuan dan kebolehan usahawan tempatan, khususnya dalam kalangan kaum Melayu.Menurut beliau, Sinar Harian bukan sahaja berkembang sebagai sebuah organisasi media, tetapi juga memainkan peranan dalam membentuk wacana awam."Sinar Harian memberi ruang kepada suara rakyat dan membantu kita memahami isu-isu yang memberi kesan kepada kehidupan seharian."Saya hadir anugerah bisnes anjuran media berbahasa Cina, ada usahawan Melayu yang menang anugerah

PETALING JAYA Lebih 30 usahawan dan organisasi daripada pelbagai sektor menerima pengiktirafan dalam Bisnes Sinar Harian Awards BISA 2026 yang berlangsung di Royale Chulan Hotel di sini pada Rabu.Pengiktirafan itu merangkumi pelbagai bidang termasuk hospitaliti, fesyen, kesihatan, pendidikan, teknologi, peruncitan dan logistik yang dilihat menjadi pemacu utama pertumbuhan Perusahaan Mikro, Kecil dan Sederhana (PMKS).Anugerah Pilihan Juri menjadi antara segmen paling mencuri tumpuan apabila lima entiti berpengaruh dipilih berdasarkan pencapaian luar biasa serta impak besar dalam industri masing-masing.Antara penerima bagi kategori tersebut ialah Mydin Mohamad Holdings Bhd (Mydin), Casalwa Holdings, PKNS Bizz Point, Bank Rakyat serta Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-Kanak ANDORRA yang disifatkan sebagai peneraju dalam bidang masing-masing.Penerima lain ialah Boustead Hotels & Resorts yang meraih pengiktirafan dalam kategori hospitaliti, selain Nurrifa bagi inovasi herba serta jenama Christy Ng sebagai peneraju jenama fesyen tempatan.KDEB Waste Management pula diiktiraf dalam inovasi pengurusan sisa, manakala pereka fesyen Kashfi Zulkufli dan Casalwa Holdings masing-masing menerima pengiktirafan sebagai ikon dalam industri fesyen.Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-Kanak ANDORRA serta jenama Cuura pula masing-masing menerima Anugerah Hospitaliti Premium Wanita dan Anugerah Peneraju Jenama Kecantikan Tempatan selain SuperLife World pula dinobat sebagai penerima Anugerah Peneraju Inovasi Kesihatan Global.Ratu rock negara, Ella atau nama sebenarnya, Norzila Aminuddin turut menerima Anugerah Inspirasi Usahawan Selebriti sekali gus membuktikan peranan selebriti dalam dunia keusahawanan semakin berkembang.Selain itu, Mydin diiktiraf sebagai peneraju peruncitan, manakala Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (Angkasa) dan Bank Rakyat masing-masing menerima anugerah berkaitan kelestarian korporat serta pembangunan usahawan.Anugerah Pencapaian Sepanjang Hayat pula dianugerahkan kepada Pengarah & Penasihat Undang-Undang Andalusia Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd, Ida Riswana Idris sebagai penghargaan terhadap sumbangan berterusan dalam industri pelancongan.Perasmian BISA 2026 disempurnakan Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi, Steven Sim Chee Keong.Hadir sama, Pengerusi Karangkraf, Firdaus Hussamuddin; Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Grup Sinar Karangkraf, Farah Hussamuddin dan Ketua Pengarang Kumpulan Sinar Harian, Zamri Rambli.BISA 2026 merupakan platform pengiktirafan perniagaan nasional bagi meraikan Perusahaan Mikro, Kecil dan Sederhana (PMKS) yang menjadi tulang belakang ekonomi negara.Dengan pengalaman lebih 20 tahun dalam industri media tempatan, Sinar Harian terus berperanan sebagai platform kewartawanan yang dipercayai, konsisten mengangkat kisah rakyat termasuk perjuangan dan sumbangan usahawan PMKS.Penganjuran BISA 2026 turut mencerminkan komitmen dalam meraikan pemain industri dan usahawan yang bukan sahaja berjaya membina perniagaan mampan, malah memberi nilai tambah kepada ekonomi serta masyarakat secara keseluruhan.

It is truly meaningful for me and for KRU, he said when met.Meanwhile, Ella, whose real name is Nor Zila Aminuddin, was selected for the Celebrity Entrepreneur Inspiration award in recognition of her active involvement in business and agropreneurship, as well as her role as an inspiration to many women entrepreneurs.Ella, a co-founder of Ben Jawi Plantation, has been involved in chilli fertigation farming since 2017. She later ventured into fashion through her brand Rockqueen.The awards were presented by Sinar Harian Group Editor-in-Chief Zambri Rambli and Sinar Karangkraf chief executive officer Farah Hussamuddin.The prestigious ceremony was officiated by Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong at Royale Chulan Damansara here on Wednesday.BISA 2026 is a national business recognition platform celebrating micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which form the backbone of the national economy.With over 20 years of experience in the local media industry, Sinar Harian continues to serve as a trusted journalism platform, consistently highlighting the stories of the people, including the struggles and contributions of MSME entrepreneurs.The organisation of BISA 2026 also reflects a commitment to recognising industry players and entrepreneurs who not only build sustainable businesses but also contribute added value to the economy and society as a whole.

PETALING JAYA - Kumpulan rap legenda KRU dianugerahkan sebagai Peneraju Industri Kreatif, manakala Ratu Rock, Ella menerima Anugerah Inspirasi Usahawan Selebriti sempena Bisnes Sinar Awards (BISA) 2026, anjuran Sinar Harian di bawah Karangkraf.BISA 2026 disempurnakan oleh Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi, Steven Sim Chee Keong, di Royale Chulan Damansara di sini pada Rabu.Pengiktirafan tersebut diberikan sebagai penghargaan terhadap sumbangan serta pengaruh mereka dalam dunia keusahawanan dan industri kreatif tanah air.KRU menjadi antara nama besar dalam industri kreatif tempatan menerusi kejayaan mereka membina jenama serta memperluas pengaruh dalam pelbagai cabang perniagaan kreatif dan hiburan.Anggota KRU, Datuk Norman Abdul Halim menzahirkan penghargaan atas pengiktirafan yang diterima."Walaupun pernah menang anugerah dalam kategori-kategori lain yang mengajuran pihak ketiga dan lain-lain, tapi ini adalah yang kali pertama pihak media memberikan anugerah kepada kami sebagai usahawan."Jadi ini satu pengalaman yang besar kerana mengiktiraf kejayaan kumpulan syarikat KRU dan sumbangan saya, Yusri dan Edri kepada industri, ini satu penghargaan yang begitu bermakna bagi saya dan bagi KRU," katanya ketika ditemui Sinar Harian.Sementara itu, pemilihan Ella atau nama sebenar Nor Zila Aminuddin, sebagai penerima Anugerah Inspirasi Usahawan Selebriti sejajar dengan penglibatan aktif beliau dalam bidang perniagaan dan agropreneur selain menjadi inspirasi kepada ramai usahawan wanita.Ella yang merupakan pengasas bersama Ben Jawi Plantation mengusahakan tanaman fertigasi cili sejak 2017.Kemudiannya, beliau menceburi bidang fesyen menerusi jenama Rockqueen.Anugerah disampaikan Ketua Pengarang Kumpulan Sinar Harian, Zambri Rambli dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Sinar Karangkraf, Farah Hussamuddin.BISA 2026 merupakan platform pengiktirafan perniagaan nasional bagi meraikan Perusahaan Mikro, Kecil dan Sederhana (PMKS) yang menjadi tulang belakang ekonomi negara.Dengan pengalaman lebih 20 tahun dalam industri media tempatan, Sinar Harian terus berperanan sebagai platform kewartawanan yang dipercayai, konsisten mengangkat kisah rakyat termasuk perjuangan dan sumbangan usahawan PMKS.Penganjuran BISA 2026 turut mencerminkan komitmen dalam meraikan pemain industri dan usahawan yang bukan sahaja berjaya membina perniagaan mampan, malah memberi nilai tambah kepada ekonomi serta masyarakat secara keseluruhan.

PETALING JAYA - Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) which form the backbone of the national economy were celebrated at the Bisnes Sinar Harian Awards (BISA) 2026, a national business recognition platform organised by Sinar Harian under Karangkraf.With over 20 years of experience in the local media industry, Sinar Harian continues to serve as a trusted journalism platform, consistently highlighting the stories of the people, including the struggles and contributions of MSME entrepreneurs.Held in the presence of ministers and industry players, BISA 2026 is not merely an awards ceremony but a national initiative to recognise the resilience, integrity and significant contributions of local entrepreneurs to the economy, job creation and community development.MSMEs contribute more than 35 per cent to Malaysias Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provide employment to millions, yet their stories of perseverance are often underrepresented.Karangkraf chairman Firdaus Hussamuddin said BISA was created to bridge this gap by placing real entrepreneurial stories at the centre of national discourse.She said this approach aligns with Sinar Harians long-standing role in ensuring that the voices and economic realities of the people are given due space in mainstream coverage.BISA reflects the role of media as a catalyst for national development, not merely a channel of information

PETALING JAYA - Perusahaan Mikro, Kecil dan Sederhana (PMKS) yang menjadi tulang belakang ekonomi negara diraikan di Bisnes Sinar Harian Awards (BISA) 2026, platform pengiktirafan perniagaan nasional anjuran Sinar Harian di bawah Karangkraf.Dengan pengalaman lebih 20 tahun dalam industri media tempatan, Sinar Harian terus berperanan sebagai platform kewartawanan yang dipercayai, konsisten mengangkat kisah rakyat termasuk perjuangan dan sumbangan usahawan PMKS.Berlangsung dengan kehadiran pemimpin negara dan pemain industri, BISA 2026 bukan sekadar majlis penyampaian anugerah, sebaliknya satu inisiatif berkepentingan nasional untuk mengiktiraf ketahanan, integriti serta sumbangan signifikan usahawan tempatan kepada ekonomi, peluang pekerjaan dan pembangunan komuniti.PMKS menyumbang lebih 35 peratus kepada Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) Malaysia serta menyediakan peluang pekerjaan kepada jutaan rakyat, namun kisah perjuangan dan kecekalan mereka jarang diketengahkan.Pengerusi Karangkraf, Firdaus Hussamuddin berkata, BISA diwujudkan untuk merapatkan jurang tersebut dengan meletakkan kisah sebenar keusahawanan di tengah wacana nasional.Menurutnya, pendekatan itu selari dengan peranan Sinar Harian yang sejak sekian lama memastikan suara dan realiti ekonomi rakyat diberi ruang yang sewajarnya dalam liputan arus perdana."BISA mencerminkan peranan media sebagai pemangkin pembangunan negara, bukan sekadar penyampai maklumat

He was 69.His daughter, Afiqah Jalil, confirmed that her father breathed his last at about 12.30pm.She said that the actor, who had a history of heart complications, had woken up for Subuh prayers earlier in the morning before returning to bed.Family members found him unresponsive when they attempted to wake him at noon.Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil described the late Abdul Jalil Abdul Hamid as a unique entertainer whose distinct style and talent made him a "jewel" of the national arts scene."Everything he contributed through his service and dedication will always be remembered," Fahmi said in a tribute on Monday, extending his condolences to the family of the artist whose career spanned over four decades.Born in 1957, Jalil was a multi-faceted talent who established himself as an actor, singer, comedian, director, producer and host after entering the industry in 1984.Throughout his career, he contributed to more than 30 films, 70 telefilms and 25 songs, including the iconic satirical singles Ayam and Raya.His screen prowess earned him critical acclaim, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the 13th Malaysia Film Festival for Baginda (1997).He later won Best Actor at the 2018 Telenovela Awards for his poignant performance in Bisik Pada Langit.Fellow veteran actress Seniwati Fauziah Ahmad Daud, popularly known as Ogy, remembered him as a versatile performer who "educated in silence" through his honesty and commitment to the craft."He was very professional and disliked troubling others. The industry has lost someone who was not only great on screen but also a person of noble character," she said.Beyond his professional life, Jalil was known for his quiet philanthropy.Karangkraf Special Tasks Senior Manager Hashim Anang recalled how the actor frequently visited the Karangkraf Mall to purchase dozens of copies of the al-Quran to be gifted to villagers in Masai, Johor.

Bila berlakon dengannya, kita perlu seimbang dengan tenaga dan kejujuran yang dibawa dalam setiap babak," katanya kepada Sinar Harian pada Isnin.Abdul Jalil Abdul Hamid, 69, meninggal dunia dalam tidur di kediamannya di Taman Alam Megah, Seksyen 28, Shah Alam, pada jam 12.30 tengah hari Isnin.Allahyarham merupakan seorang pelakon, penyanyi, pelawak, pengarah, penerbit dan pengacara yang menceburi bidang seni sejak 1984.Jalil yang popular dengan single berjudul Ayam dan Raya juga terlibat dalam penghasilan lebih 30 filem, 25 lagu dan 70 telefilem serta drama tempatan sepanjang pembabitannya.Mengulas lanjut, Fauziah berkata, antara perkara yang paling dikaguminya ialah sifat arwah yang merendah diri dan tidak pernah menunjukkan sikap sombong meskipun memiliki pengalaman serta ilmu yang besar dalam dunia seni.Beliau turut mendedahkan arwah tetap meneruskan kerja di lokasi penggambaran walaupun berdepan masalah kesihatan, demi memastikan amanah yang dipikul dapat disempurnakan sebaiknya."Dia sangat profesional dan tidak suka menyusahkan orang, sebab itu pemergiannya amat memberi kesan. Industri kehilangan seorang yang bukan sahaja hebat di layar, tetapi juga insan yang sangat baik peribadinya," ujarnya.Sementara itu, Pengurus Kanan Tugas-Tugas Khas Karangkraf, Hashim Anang berkata, beliau mengenali arwah Jalil Hamid sejak lebih 30 tahun lalu dan hubungan persahabatan itu berterusan sehingga ke hari ini.Menurutnya, sepanjang tempoh Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) dan selepas pandemik Covid-19, arwah bersama isteri sering hadir ke Karangkraf Mall untuk membeli naskhah al-Quran dalam jumlah yang agak banyak."Kadang-kadang beliau beli sekitar 10 hingga 20 naskhah al-Quran dalam satu masa dan katanya untuk dihadiahkan kepada orang kampung di Masai, Johor," katanya.Hashim berkata, sikap arwah yang gemar membeli al-Quran untuk diedarkan kepada orang lain menggambarkan peribadinya yang sentiasa menjaga hubungan dengan masyarakat dan mengamalkan nilai-nilai murni."Pemergian beliau satu kehilangan besar, bukan sahaja kepada industri seni tetapi juga kepada mereka yang mengenali beliau secara peribadi," ujarnya.

SHAH ALAM Kotler Impact Inc and Sinar Karangkraf held strategic talks on a potential media partnership ahead of the World Marketing Summit 2026 during a meeting at the Karangkraf headquarters here on Thursday.The discussion focused on positioning Sinar Karangkraf as a media partner for the global summit, with both parties exploring editorial collaboration, content direction and audience engagement across platforms.They also exchanged views on raising awareness of the summits key focus areas, including panel sessions and forums, while identifying effective ways to reach wider audiences.The session further explored knowledge-sharing initiatives such as thought leadership articles, expert interviews and special features aligned with the summits themes.Discussions also touched on potential long-term collaboration beyond the event, aimed at strengthening engagement between industry players, policymakers and the public through strategic media involvement.The visit included a plaque presentation ceremony, where Kotler Impact Inc presented a token of appreciation to Sinar Karangkraf following the meeting with its leadership team led by Sinar Karangkraf chief executive officer (CEO) Farah Hussamuddin and Kotler Impact Inc chief marketing officer Dr Fahim Kibria.The delegation later toured the Karangkraf headquarters and was given an overview of Sinar Karangkrafs operations and newsroom environment.The World Marketing Summit was founded by Philip Kotler as a global platform bringing together leaders from business, government, academia and communities to address socioeconomic challenges through marketing-driven solutions.Established in 2012 in Dhaka, the summit aimed to position marketing as a driver of societal impact under its mission of creating a better world through marketing.Malaysia previously hosted the summit in 2013 and was set to host it again in 2026, reinforcing its role as a regional hub for thought leadership and innovation.The summit will be organised by Kotler Impact Asia with the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (Might) as co-organiser, in collaboration with the Madani Research Centre.The 2026 edition will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from Nov 4 to Nov 5, with the Kotler Award and Appreciation Gala Dinner scheduled on Nov 3.Held under the theme New Age Technology, the summit will explore how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain and automation are reshaping marketing strategies, business models and societal development.The programme is expected to feature forums, research presentations, masterclasses and networking sessions, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, academics and entrepreneurs.Among the speakers expected are global artificial intelligence expert Denis Rothman, ByteDance regional director Clarence Dong, Alibaba Group vice president of strategic development Elaine Wu, Grab co-founder and chief executive officer Anthony Tan, Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology president and CEO Ts Rushdi Abdul Rahim and global marketing thought leader as well as distinguished professor of marketing Dominique M

SHAH ALAM Behind every successful business is a story of risk, resilience and relentless hustle and Bisnes Sinar Harian Awards (BISA) 2026 is bringing those stories to the forefront.More than just an awards night, BISA returns with a bigger vision to spotlight real entrepreneurial journeys, celebrate impact and build a community where Malaysias business players can grow, connect and inspire the next wave of changemakers.The awards ceremony will take place on May 6 at Royale Chulan Damansara, bringing together industry players, entrepreneurs and business leaders to celebrate achievements that have contributed to the nations economic growth and sustainability.Sinar Karangkraf chief executive officer Farah Hussamuddin said the initiative reflects the groups long journey and deep understanding of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs.For more than 48 years, Karangkraf Group has gone through many ups and downs

SHAH ALAM UMNO masih kekal relevan dalam landskap politik negara meskipun berdepan kekalahan pada Pilihan Raya Umum ke-14 (PRU14), didorong oleh tiga faktor utama yang menjadi kekuatan teras parti itu.Ketua Pemuda UMNO Kedah, Mohd Raqib Abu Hassan berkata, kekuatan akar umbi, pengalaman mentadbir serta keutuhan jentera parti menjadi sebab utama UMNO terus kekal relevan hingga ke hari ini.Menurutnya, kekuatan akar umbi menjadi tunjang utama yang membezakan UMNO dengan parti lain."UMNO mempunyai akar umbi yang kuat. Di peringkat cawangan, kita ada Pemuda, Puteri, Wanita dan ketua cawangan yang menjadi tulang belakang parti."Akar umbi ini cukup kuat daripada UMNO kalau kita nak lihat kepada relevannya UMNO ini," katanya.Beliau berkata demikian ketika program Interviu bertajuk Lapan Dekad UMNO: Bertahan atau Berubah? yang dihoskan oleh Haizir Othman di Studio F Karangkraf di sini pada Selasa.Selain itu, beliau menjelaskan pengalaman luas UMNO dalam mentadbir negara turut menyumbang kepada tahap keyakinan rakyat."Rakyat hari ini boleh melihat sendiri bagaimana kerajaan Barisan Nasional (BN) mentadbir negara sebelum ini, berbanding kerajaan lain yang turut diberi peluang memerintah

While the world is caught in a cycle of doomscrolling and the relentless pressure of social comparison, we chose a different path: a place of information designed for comfort reading, even on a bad day, she said.Tasnim added that the app removes common stressors found on traditional platforms.By stripping away the noise of toxic comments and the weight of public metrics, weve created a space where news isnt just consumed, its understood."Our platform harnesses the familiar, rhythmic ease of the scroll to offer a look at Malaysia and the world through a lens of aesthetic calm, she said.She noted that the recognition affirms the teams vision of redefining how audiences engage with news.This award validates our belief that staying informed should feel like self-care, not a chore. We are proud to prove that technology can enlighten us without exhausting us, she added.Launched in 2021, Sinar Daily is an English-language digital news portal under the Sinar Karangkraf media group, created to expand into the English digital media space and reach a younger, digitally savvy audience

KUALA LUMPUR The 3rd Family Business Sustainability & Entrepreneurship Conference (FBSEC) 2026 saw Karangkraf emerge as one of the award recipients, taking home the Family Business Excellence Award (Mid-Tier & Large Enterprise Category).The award was presented by Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri to Karangkraf, represented by Sinar Karangkraf's chief executive officer (CEO) Farah Hussamuddin, who is also the daughter of Karangkraf Group founder Datuk Hussamuddin Yaacub.Farah said the award reflects recognition of Karangkrafs legacy as a family business that has preserved its core values while adapting to changing times.She said it acknowledges Karangkrafs nearly five-decade journey, from a knowledge-based publishing enterprise to a multi-platform media group that remains relevant and principled.As we go through rebranding and a new corporate direction, our focus is on clarity of purpose and the courage to transform without compromising our identity.This award affirms that such an approach is both sustainable and resilient across generations, she said.At the same time, she noted that Karangkrafs success as a family business is rooted in consistent values, professional governance and continuity of vision across generations.She said that although it is family-owned, the company is managed professionally with a clear separation between ownership and operations.Our key strength also lies in our ability to adapt from print to digital as well as our willingness to listen to societal changes.Legacy is not automatically inherited, but carried as a responsibility to be strengthened.Moving forward, Karangkraf will focus on ongoing digital transformation, impactful content development and long-term sustainability, she said.Farah added that the group aims to continue building a multi-platform media ecosystem grounded in credibility, trust and critical thinking.At the same time, we are investing in talent development and next-generation leadership to ensure Karangkraf not only endures, but remains relevant and meaningful to society.This award is not an endpoint, but a catalyst for greater responsibility, she said.The conference, themed From Legacy to Longevity: Sustaining Family Businesses Across Generations, brought together more than 200 policymakers, industry leaders and regional participants.In addition to Karangkraf, five other recipients were honoured: the Visionary Founder Excellence Award was presented to Padzilah Enda Sulaiman (Siti Khadijah Apparel Sdn Bhd); the Aspiring Next Generation Leadership Award to Siti Khawa Jannah Nasuha (Mak Siti Products (M) Sdn Bhd); the Outstanding Family Business Award (SME Category) to Structural Repairs (M) Sdn Bhd and IANA Corporations Sdn Bhd; while Marrybrown received the Family Business Excellence Award (Mid-Tier & Large Enterprise Category).Meanwhile, FBSEC 2026 organising chairperson Saliza Abdullah said family businesses make up a significant portion of Malaysias small and medium enterprise (SME) sector and play a vital role in the countrys economic resilience.She said a key milestone of this years conference was the inaugural launch of the Family Business Sustainability Awards, aimed at recognising family business leaders and next-generation successors who demonstrate excellence in leadership, innovation and long-term sustainability.She added that FBSEC is an annual conference advocating for the sustainability of family businesses and the empowerment of women, and will return in April 2027.

KUALA LUMPUR - Persidangan Ke-3 Kelestarian Perniagaan Keluarga & Keusahawanan (FBSEC) 2026 menyaksikan Karangkraf muncul sebagai antara penerima anugerah apabila merangkul Anugerah Family Business Excellence Award (Category Mid-Tier & Large Enterprise).Anugerah tersebut disampaikan Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri kepada Karangkraf yang diwakili oleh Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Grup Sinar Karangkraf, Farah Hussamuddin, yang juga anak kepada Pengasas Karangkraf Sdn Bhd, Datuk Hussamuddin Yaacub.Farah berkata, anugerah tersebut melambangkan pengiktirafan terhadap legasi Karangkraf sebagai perniagaan keluarga yang berjaya mengekalkan nilai teras sambil berani berubah mengikut zaman.Beliau berkata, ia menghargai perjalanan hampir lima dekad Karangkraf, daripada sebuah perusahaan penerbitan ilmu kepada kumpulan media pelbagai platform yang kekal relevan dan berprinsip."Ketika kami melalui penjenamaan semula dan hala tuju korporat baharu, fokus kami adalah kejelasan misi dan keberanian transformasi tanpa mengorbankan identiti."Anugerah ini mengesahkan bahawa pendekatan tersebut adalah tepat dan berdaya tahan merentasi generasi," katanya.Dalam pada itu beliau berkata, faktor utama kejayaan Karangkraf sebagai perniagaan keluarga adalah berpaksikan nilai yang konsisten, tadbir urus profesional dan kesinambungan visi antara generasi.Menurutnya, walaupun berteraskan perniagaan keluarga, pengurusan dijalankan secara profesional dengan pemisahan jelas antara pemilikan dan operasi."Selain itu, kekuatan utama kami ialah keupayaan untuk menyesuaikan diri, daripada media cetak ke digital serta keberanian untuk mendengar perubahan masyarakat."Legasi tidak diwarisi secara automatik, tetapi dipikul sebagai amanah untuk terus diperkasakan."Perancangan ke hadapan, Karangkraf akan memberi fokus kepada transformasi digital berterusan, pembangunan kandungan berimpak dan kelestarian jangka panjang," katanya.Farah berkata, pihaknya mahu terus membina ekosistem media berbilang platform yang berlandaskan kredibiliti, kepercayaan dan pemikiran kritikal."Pada masa sama, kami melabur dalam pembangunan bakat dan kepimpinan generasi baharu bagi memastikan Karangkraf bukan sahaja bertahan, tetapi terus relevan dan bermakna kepada masyarakat."Anugerah ini bukan titik akhir, tetapi pemangkin untuk tanggungjawab yang lebih besar," katanya.Persidangan bertemakan "From Legacy to Longevity: Sustaining Family Businesses Across Generations" itu menghimpunkan lebih 200 pembuat dasar, pemimpin industri serta peserta serantau.Selain Karangkraf, lima lagi penerima ialah Visionary Founder Excellence Award yang dianugerahkan kepada Padzilah Enda Sulaiman (Siti Khadijah Apparel Sdn Bhd); Aspiring Next Generation Leadership Award, Siti Khawa Jannah Nasuha (Mak Siti Products (M) Sdn Bhd); Outstanding Family Business Award (Category SME), Structural Repairs (M) Sdn Bhd dan IANA Corporations Sdn Bhd, manakala Marrybrown menerima Family Business Excellence Award (Category Mid-Tier & Large Enterprise).Sementara itu, Pengerusi Penganjur FBSEC 2026, Saliza Abdullah berkata, perniagaan keluarga merangkumi sebahagian besar sektor perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS) di Malaysia serta memainkan peranan penting dalam ketahanan ekonomi negara.Katanya, pencapaian penting dalam persidangan itu ialah pelancaran Anugerah Kelestarian Perniagaan Keluarga julung kali diadakan, bagi mengiktiraf pemimpin perniagaan keluarga serta generasi pelapis yang menunjukkan kecemerlangan dalam kepimpinan, inovasi dan kelestarian jangka panjang.Beliau berkata, FBSEC merupakan persidangan tahunan yang memperjuangkan kelestarian perniagaan keluarga serta pemerkasaan wanita dan akan kembali dianjurkan pada April 2027.

SHAH ALAM - Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) mengambil pendekatan fleksibel dalam pelaksanaan pengajaran dan pembelajaran (PdP) termasuk secara dalam talian serta bekerja dari rumah (BDR) bagi penuntut dan pensyarah susulan ketidaktentuan geopolitik dunia ketika ini.Timbalan Naib Canselor (Hal Ehwal Pelajar), Profesor Dr Mohd Sazili Shahibi berkata, pelaksanaan itu dibuat mengikut kesesuaian fakulti dan keperluan kursus masing-masing tanpa menjejaskan kualiti pembelajaran pelajar.Menurutnya, kursus yang memerlukan komponen praktikal seperti perubatan masih dilaksanakan secara fizikal, manakala program lain boleh dijalankan secara hibrid atau sepenuhnya dalam talian."Pendekatan PdP kini lebih anjal dan fakulti diberi kuasa menentukan kaedah terbaik sama ada secara fizikal atau dalam talian bergantung kepada nature of studies."Dalam masa sama, pensyarah juga melaksanakan tugasan secara bekerja dari rumah berdasarkan garis panduan ditetapkan," katanya ketika ditemui selepas Majlis Perasmian Pembukaan Hakim Cafe di Pusat Sukan UiTM Shah Alam di sini pada Khamis.Hadir sama, Timbalan Ketua Polis Negara, Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay; Penasihat Karangkraf, Datuk Hussamuddin Yaacub dan Pengarah Urusan Restoran Hakim Sdn Bhd, Hakimsa Abdul Karim.Mengulas mengenai capaian internet di UiTM, Mohd Sazili memberitahu, kemudahan itu berada pada tahap baik bagi menyokong pembelajaran dalam talian, malah penuntut digalakkan kekal berada di kampus sekiranya berdepan kekangan capaian internet di rumah."Di kampus kita jamin capaian internet stabil

SHAH ALAM - Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) memberi jaminan akan terus memperketat pemantauan harga dan tahap kebersihan makanan di semua premis melibatkan lebih 300 kampusnya di seluruh negara terutama dengan ketidaktentuan geopolitik dunia akibat konflik di Asia Barat.Timbalan Naib Canselor (Hal Ehwal Pelajar), Profesor Dr Mohd Sazili Shahibi berkata, langkah itu diambil bagi memastikan harga makanan kekal berpatutan tanpa menjejaskan kualiti serta kebersihan yang menjadi keutamaan di semua kampus UiTM.Menurutnya, pemantauan menyeluruh itu melibatkan pelbagai lokasi termasuk kafeteria fakulti, dewan makan, kompleks sukan serta premis makanan di kampus-kampus cawangan di seluruh negara."Kita akan memantau keseluruhan premis makanan di semua kampus UiTM. Fokus kita adalah memastikan harga yang dikenakan berpatutan untuk pelajar dan pada masa sama kebersihan serta kualiti makanan tidak dikompromi," katanyaBeliau berkata demikian ketika ditemui pada sidang media selepas Majlis Perasmian Pembukaan Hakim Cafe di Pusat Sukan UiTM Shah Alam di sini pada Khamis.Hadir sama, Timbalan Ketua Polis Negara, Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay; Penasihat Karangkraf, Datuk Hussamuddin Yaacub dan Pengarah Urusan Restoran Hakim Sdn Bhd, Hakimsa Abdul Karim.Mohd Sazili memberitahu, UiTM tidak mahu berlaku situasi pelajar terbeban dengan harga makanan yang tinggi, manakala pengusaha pula terjejas akibat ketidakseimbangan permintaan dan jualan."Kita mahu ada keseimbangan lebih-lebih lagi pelajar perlu dijaga, tetapi pada masa sama pengusaha juga tidak boleh menanggung kerugian," jelasnya.Dalam masa sama, beliau berkata, universiti turut meneliti mekanisme lebih sistematik bagi mengelakkan pembaziran serta memastikan pengusaha dapat merancang penyediaan makanan dengan lebih efisien."Kadang-kadang makanan disediakan tetapi tidak habis dijual

PETALING JAYA - Reading habits among Malaysians appear to be declining as digital content increasingly dominates everyday life.With the rise of social media, short-form videos and constant screen use, many are spending less time engaging with books and long-form reading materials.While access to information has grown, concerns are mounting that the depth of understanding and critical thinking traditionally associated with reading may be diminishing.Observers say that although Malaysians are still reading, much of it is limited to quick, fragmented content that offers little long-term value.This shift, they warn, could have wider implications on how individuals process information, make decisions and engage with complex issues in the long run.Family Reading Community Movement Chairman Nik Mohd Hasyudeen Yusoff said reading plays a key role in building a knowledgeable and competitive society, but new approaches are needed to suit todays digital lifestyle.He said people must start seeing reading as a practical way to solve problems and improve their lives.Reading is important, but we must find better ways to make it relevant today. We want people to see reading as a solution to their daily challenges, he said when met at the Reading Community Gathering programme today.The inaugural event brought together industry players, including well-known writers such as Roslan Ab Hamid, Sri Diah Shahruddin and Fatini Yaacob to plan a shared direction in strengthening reading habits.Meanwhile, Karangkraf advisor Datuk Hussamuddin Yaacub said efforts to revive reading require strong commitment from all parties.He said the focus now should not be on downstream aspects like publishing or book sales, but on building a reading culture itself.This approach was proven through the success of the QuranHour campaign, which gained international recognition.If a reading culture is successfully built, other ecosystems such as writers, publishers, printers and booksellers will grow naturally, he said.Hussamuddin added that the need to revive awareness about reading is in line with Islams first command, Iqra (read).He said people today are still reading, but not focusing on beneficial materials that provide long-term value.The benefits of reading are huge, but many have forgotten