Sukses News

14/06/2026

KUALA LUMPUR — Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with Dorsett Hotels Malaysia, today officially launched the “Jom Cuti! Bersama Wira & Manja” domestic tourism campaign. This strategic partnership aims to elevate domestic travel and instil national pride in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) agenda. The initiative has been revitalised under the Cuti-Cuti Malaysia (CCM) campaign theme: "Destinasi Indah, Harga Rahmah."

Seeking to inspire Malaysians to rediscover the beauty of local travel, the joint promotion combines family-friendly accommodation, themed activities, across the extensive network of 13 Dorsett hotels nationwide, from 9 June until 31 December 2026.

To directly incentivise local travellers and make luxury domestic destinations accessible without imposing excessive costs, the campaign introduces highly attractive, value-driven stay benefits. Guests will enjoy a generous 30 per cent discount on room rates, a flexible 26-hour stay experience with a late check-out facility subject to availability, and a RM50 dining voucher. Furthermore, families can look forward to exclusive Sun Bear-themed family experiences throughout the stay.

Mr. Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, stated: "Domestic tourism remains the absolute backbone of the industry, stimulating travel demand, driving local economies, and reinforcing the entire tourism ecosystem nationwide. This timely collaboration arrives at a defining moment as the mid-year mark of Visit Malaysia 2026 is crossed, ensuring the maintenance of powerful momentum and keeping domestic numbers soaring.

“By positioning the official national mascots, Wira and Manja, at the forefront, the partnership is not only creating a recognisable visual anchor to connect with families but also highlighting the biodiversity of Malaysia and promoting wildlife conservation, particularly the plight of the sun bear," he added.

Datin Jasmine Heng, Vice Chairman of Dorsett Malaysia, said: "The group is honoured to collaborate with Tourism Malaysia on this meaningful initiative that celebrates local exploration and family togetherness. Through 'Jom Cuti! Bersama Wira and Manja', the hope is to inspire Malaysians to create lasting memories while discovering destinations across the country.

“The unique hospitality footprint of the brand, paired with exclusive campaign mechanics like flexible stay timelines, ensures the properties offer an unparalleled experience for local holidaymakers," she added.

As part of this public-private alliance, the commitment of Tourism Malaysia to driving maximum market pe*******on includes comprehensive campaign amplification across official channels, joint branding initiatives, active collaboration at domestic travel fairs, and coordination of media and press launch activities.

To secure a powerful digital footprint, the nationwide campaign is supported by a robust, digital-first marketing strategy. This encompasses targeted social media campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, alongside strategic influencer collaborations, public relations outreach, search engine optimisation (SEO), and co-branded promotional activities designed to accelerate both intra- and inter-state travel movements.

This milestone framework aligns with the stellar tourism performance trajectory of Malaysia. Following a highly successful 2025, which welcomed 42.2 million visitors representing an 11.2 per cent increase over 2024, the first quarter of 2026 alone has recorded 10.6 million arrivals marking a 5.4 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025.

To complement this growth, Tourism Malaysia has also deployed the "2026 Malaysia Surreal Experiences" at www.malaysia.travel offering over 1,300 special-interest packages nationwide to enrich the domestic landscape and secure long-term hospitality sector recovery. Malaysia continues to foster a robust culture of domestic travel by inspiring citizens to discover local hidden gems, thereby ensuring the sustained resilience and vitality of the homegrown tourism economy.
Sukses News

15/01/2026

By Dr Mahathir Mohd Rais

Nearly a week after the United States military operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, the region is still absorbing the consequences. What initially appeared as a decisive intervention has quickly evolved into a wider regional concern, with neighbouring countries tightening security, diplomatic tensions rising, and questions growing over sovereignty, legality and long-term stability in Latin America.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro responded by deploying troops to the Venezuelan border as a precautionary measure. This was not a show of aggression, but a defensive signal. When a neighbouring country is bombed and its leadership disrupted, the risks multiply quickly. Refugee flows, armed groups, cross-border smuggling, and criminal activity rise almost automatically. Petro’s decision reflects a hard reality. Geography does not allow indifference.

What is striking is Petro’s clear divergence from Washington’s position. He described the US action as an assault on Latin American sovereignty and warned of an impending humanitarian crisis. At the same time, he called for dialogue, adherence to international law, and intervention by the Organisation of American States and the United Nations. This captures the dilemma facing regional governments. They do not support the attack, yet they cannot afford to appear relaxed when conflict ignites at their doorstep.

The Colombian reaction underlines a critical point. An attack on Venezuela is no longer a domestic matter. It has become a regional problem. When troops mobilise, borders tighten and emergency diplomacy is triggered, it signals fragility. One misstep and Latin America risks sliding into a new phase of instability, where, as always, ordinary people on both sides of the border will pay the highest price.

Malaysia has also voiced serious concern over the developments in Venezuela. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has made it clear that the reported seizure of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife through a foreign military operation represents a grave violation of international law and an unlawful use of force against a sovereign state. Such actions, regardless of justification, undermine the basic principles that govern relations between nations and weaken the already fragile framework of global order.

Anwar’s position reflects a consistent Malaysian stance that leadership change must come from the will of the people, not external coercion. He has stressed that Venezuelans themselves must determine Venezuela’s political future, and that forced intervention will only deepen suffering in a country already burdened by prolonged economic hardship and social strain. Malaysia’s call for immediate release, de-escalation, and constructive dialogue reinforces the principle that stability cannot be built through shock tactics.

The situation in Iran mirrors a different but equally dangerous pressure point. Years of economic strain have finally erupted into open anger. The collapse of the rial, runaway inflation, and the rising cost of living have pushed ordinary Iranians to the breaking point. When wages lose value and essentials become unaffordable, protest is no longer about politics. It is about survival.

This is why the current demonstrations are among the largest since the Mahsa Amini protests of 2022 and 2023. President Masoud Pezeshkian has attempted a softer tone, promising economic reform and insisting that the government is listening. This approach is notably different from the hard responses of the past. Yet at the same time, the state continues to frame unrest through the familiar lens of foreign interference, distinguishing between “peaceful protesters” and “agitators” or “terrorists”. It reveals an internal contradiction. One hand extends dialogue, the other still grips the security baton.

Externally, the situation is quickly becoming another geopolitical contest. Accusations against the United States, coupled with Trump’s suggestive statements, have only sharpened tensions. From Tehran’s perspective, foreign pressure validates the claim that domestic unrest is being exploited. From the street, however, global blame games change nothing. People still struggle to afford food, fuel, and basic dignity.

Iran’s protests are not a passing episode. As long as sanctions, weak fiscal management, leakages, and inequality persist, reform promises will ring hollow. Pezeshkian now stands at a decisive junction. He can pursue genuine economic restructuring that challenges entrenched elites, or repeat the old cycle of promises, foreign accusations, and force. The patience of the Iranian public is visibly thinning.

Cuba now finds itself under renewed pressure. Trump has warned that no more oil or financial support from Venezuela will reach Havana unless the country strikes a deal with Washington. This threat comes at an especially sensitive time, following the disruption of Venezuelan oil supplies and tighter US sanctions. For decades, Venezuela has been Cuba’s main energy lifeline. That relationship was forged during the Chávez era and became the backbone of Cuba’s power system.

Shipping data shows that Venezuela was still sending around 26,500 barrels of oil per day to Cuba last year, covering roughly half of the country’s deficit. When that flow stopped, the consequences were immediate. Power outages intensified. Fuel shortages became routine. An economy already weakened by six decades of US embargo found itself under even greater strain. Mexico has tried to help, but in much smaller volumes, far from enough to replace Venezuela.

Havana’s response has been defiant. President Miguel Díaz-Canel rejected Trump’s threats, asserting Cuba’s sovereignty. The foreign minister went further, branding US actions as criminal hegemony that endangers global peace. This is no longer just about oil. It is about power, ideology, and an old geopolitical struggle between Washington and Latin America that never truly ended.

Ironically, the pressure is also feeding back into the United States. Many Americans want Trump to focus on domestic crises such as housing costs, food prices, and healthcare. When he speaks of “America First” while pushing aggressive foreign actions, grassroots support begins to fracture. The Cuba episode exposes a larger truth. Oil is not merely a commodity. It is a geopolitical weapon, capable of squeezing small nations while testing the patience of voters in powerful ones.

From Colombia’s border deployment, to Iran’s street anger, to Cuba’s energy crisis, the pattern is clear. These are not isolated events. They are interconnected symptoms of a world where power moves faster than stability and where ordinary people are left absorbing the shockwaves.

When armies mobilise, currencies collapse and fuel lines lengthen, it is not leaders who suffer first. It is families. It is the workers. It is those who had no role in strategic decisions. Geopolitics may be played by states, but its cost is always paid by civilians.

The region is on edge. The warning signs are visible. The only question left is whether those in power choose restraint, or whether they allow momentum to drag entire societies into turbulence they did not ask for.

From Venezuela to Iran and Cuba, ordinary people bear cost of power struggles.

15/01/2026

PERDANA MENTERI RASMI MAJLIS PENYERAHAN PROJEK PEMBINAAN
SEKOLAH BAHARU 36 BILIK DARJAH DAN LAIN-LAIN KEMUDAHAN
DI SEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN PUTRAJAYA PRESINT 8(3)

WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN PUTRAJAYA
PUTRAJAYA, 15 JANUARI 2026–

Yang Berhormat Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Menteri Kerja Raya, telah merasmikan Majlis Penyerahan Pembinaan Sekolah Baharu 36 Bilik Darjah Dan Lain-lain Kemudahan Di Sekolah Kebangsaan Putrajaya Presint 8(3).

Majlis yang berlangsung di Dewan Utama sekolah tersebut turut dihadiri oleh Yang
Berhormat Puan Fadhlina binti Sidek, Menteri Pendidikan Malaysia; YBhg. Dato' Ts. Dr. Hj. Aminuddin Bin Hassim, Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM); YBhg. Dato’ Sri Ir. Roslan bin Ismail, Ketua Pengarah Kerja Raya; Ybrs. Dr. Mohd Azam Bin Ahmad, Ketua Pengarah Pendidikan Malaysia dan YBhg. Dato' Ir. Ibrahim Bin Esa, Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Kerja Raya (Sektor Bangunan) serta pegawai-pegawai kanan KPM, KKR dan JKR Malaysia.

Projek yang siap sepenuhnya pada 2 Januari 2026 ini adalah manifestasi komitmen
yang diberikan oleh seluruh pasukan projek dalam menyediakan prasarana pendidikan
berkualiti. Projek ini merangkumi pembinaan Blok Pentadbiran, Blok Bangunan
Akademik termasuk Bilik Darjah Program Pendidikan Khas Integrasi (PPKI),) Blok Pra-
Sekolah, Blok Dewan, Blok Kantin, Pondok Pengawal, Bangunan Pencawang Elektrik,
Padang dan Gelanggang Permainan serta Blok Utiliti yang menempatkan kemudahan
sokongan.

Pelaksanaan projek ini adalah sebahagian daripada inisiatif Kerajaan MADANI yang
memberi keutamaan kepada kesejahteraan rakyat melalui pemerkasaan ekosistem
pendidikan yang kondusif. Selain menangani isu kepadatan murid di kawasan sekitar,
infrastruktur baharu ini menyediakan ruang pembelajaran yang lebih selesa, selamat,
dan inklusif bagi melahirkan generasi pemimpin masa hadapan.

Dari aspek teknikal, projek ini turut menampilkan ciri-ciri reka bentuk moden dan penerapan elemen Facade Fenestration sebagai identiti utama seni bina bangunannya yang diterjemahkan melalui penggunaan penghadang suria (Shading Devices) untuk menghalang pancaran cahaya matahari secara langsung dan mengurangkan penyerapan haba ke dalam bangunan.

Pendekatan pembinaan mampan turut diterapkan bagi projek ini melalui penggunaan komponen Sistem Binaan Berindustri (IBS) yang bukan sahaja mempercepatkan tempoh pembinaan, tetapi juga mengurangkan penggunaan konkrit dan bahan binaan lain, sekaligus menjimatkan sumber serta mengurangkan jejak karbon keseluruhan projek.

Selain itu, projek ini turut mencatat tiga pencapaian utama 3-dalam-1 seperti berikut:
a) Sijil Perakuan Siap Kerja (CPC), pada 2 Januari 2026,
b) Lukisan Siap Bina (As-Built Drawing), sebelum CPC; dan
c) Penyata Akaun Muktamad (SOFA),
Selain itu, antara nilai tambah lain termasuklah:
a) Zero Lost Time Injury (LTI) direkodkan sepanjang tempoh 524, 638 jam pekerja
(man-hours);
b) Penyediaan Dokumen Aset Tagging yang lengkap sebelum CPC; dan
c) Penyediaan Dokumen Operation & Maintenance (O&M) siap sepenuhnya.
Untuk rekod, sepanjang tahun 2025 sebanyak 177 projek pendidikan telah diserahkan kepada KPM. KKR melalui JKR Malaysia sentiasa komited dalam menyokong pembangunan negara melalui penyediaan infrastruktur pendidikan yang berkualiti, berimpak tinggi dan mampan demi memenuhi keperluan pelanggan dan kesejahteraan rakyat.

Inisiatif ini selaras dengan aspirasi Kerajaan MADANI yang menekankan nilai
kesejahteraan, inklusif dan kelestarian dalam membentuk masyarakat berilmu, progresif dan berdaya saing.

Sumber : Jab Media JKR/KKR
Untuk : Sukses News

11/12/2025

A FESTIVE CELEBRATION OF FLAVOURS AND TRADITION: EXPERIENCE THE “RAIKAN RAMADHAN” RAMADHAN BUFFET AT HOTEL ROYAL SIGNATURE

KUALA LUMPUR, 11'* December 2025 — Hotel Royal Signature is delighted to announce the exclusive “Raikan Ramadhan” Ramadan Buffet at its Halal Certified Asian Pot Restaurant. This exceptional culinary experience combines the authentic flavours of Malaysia's traditional village cuisine with the sophistication of modern dining, offering guests a memorable journey that celebrates both local heritage and contemporary refinement.

This year, diners are invited to indulge in a feast that beautifully marries the rustic charm of villageinspired dishes with the elegance of urban flavours. The buffet’s highlight is Executive Chef Sunny Choo’s signature Kari Kepala Ikan. A celebrated Southeast Asian dish that reflects deep cultural roots and time-honoured culinary traditions. Guests can savour it in two exquisite styles. The Curry option offers a rich, bold, and luxuriously spiced creamy gravy that coats every bite, delivering a comforting yet complex flavour.

Altematively, the Asam Pedas version presents a tangy, fiery twist with a vibrant blend of tamarind, chili, and aromatic herbs, perfect for diners who enjoy a refreshing heat and bright acidity. Prepared using only the freshest fish heads, vegetables, and spices, the dish is served bubbling hot in a claypot, with fresh vegetables cooked to order, creating a true feast for the senses.

Another highlight of the buffet is the Kambing Golek — tender, juicy lamb marinated in a traditional blend of herbs and spices, cooked over aromatic smoke, and served with refreshing Mint Chimichurri and rich Black Pepper Sauce. Guest will also enjoy Pasembur Rojak Padang Kota, a vibrant and colourful mix of sausage, bean curd, crab, prawn, chicken, fish balls, fish cakes, jicama, cucumber, carrot, potato, and vegetable and onion fritters. Tossed in a rich sweet potato peanut sauce, this iconic Malaysian street food favourite delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavours, offering diners an authentic taste of Malaysia’s beloved culinary heritage.

The buffet spread features more than 100 dishes, including a signature Shell Out, specially prepared to highlight its rich and savory flavours, where premium seafood is expertly cooked to order. The popular food street dish Ayam Pancaroba, Jemput Jajanan, and festive classics such as Lemang and Ketupat. An assortment of Malay Kuih and Desserts completes the feast, while a live Teh Tarik station adds a traditional touch. To further enhance the experience, guests will be serenaded by the enchanting live performances of Zul2by2 and MayaTheGirls S**a Music, creating the perfect ambience for a truly memorable evening.

“We are delighted to present the “Raikan Ramadhan” theme, which brings together the cherished flavours of tradition and the sophistication of modern dining. This buffet is a celebration of the community, culture, and history that shape us. While we thrive in the hustle and bustle of city life, we believe in preserving and sharing the nostalgic, homegrown flavours that connect us to simpler, more meaningful times. It is our hope that this experience creates lasting memories and brings people together, sharing not only a meal but a journey through time,” said May

Cheong @ Nurul Hidayah, General Manager of Hotel Royal Signature.

The “Raikan Ramadhan” Ramadhan Buffet will be available at Asian Pot Restaurant from 20% February to 17 March 2026, daily from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The pricing is as follows:

e Adult: RM 148.00 nett e Child (6 to 12 years old) & Senior Citizen (60 years old and above): RM 88.00 nett

Guests are encouraged to take advantage of the Early Bird Promotion, available until 31 January 2026, offering the buffet at a special rate of RM 108 nett per adult. For reservation or more information, please contact [email protected] or reach us via phone or WhatsApp at +60 16-808 3188