The aftermath of the massive floods in 2014 in Kampung Kuala Nal, Kuala Krai, Kelantan. Photos: Filepic
Disasters, be they man-made or natural, are part of life. But whenever tragedy strikes, we see hope in the form of humanitarian efforts springing into action, as well as various fundraising initiatives to help mitigate the effects of the aftermath.
The Star, as a media organisation and a company, has been playing a role in spearheading fundraising campaigns for various causes since its inception in 1971.
Here’s a look at such efforts held over the decades:
1. Star Frontliners Initiative (2020)
In support of Malaysia’s dedicated frontliners in the ongoing battle against Covid-19, SMG and Star Foundation established the Star Frontliners Initiative in March 2020. To kickstart the initiative, Star Foundation contributed RM1mil to the fund, at the same time rallying the nation to raise more for the purchase of much-needed medical supplies for hospitals and medical staff.
MELAKA: “There is no and never will there be any shortcut to success in any field including sports.” This piece of advice from Badminton Association o.
Published on: Monday, May 24, 2021
By: Bernama
Kuala Lumpur: Newly-elected Badminton World Federation (BWF) council member Datuk Kenny Goh
(pic) expressed his aspiration to see Malaysia having a bigger voice in the sports governing body.
Kenny, who is also the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) secretary-general, hopes to resolve a lot of issues which will be brought up in BWF for the sake of badminton development, be it locally or internationally.
“I want to thank BAM president, Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria, who nominated me to the council and thank all members who believed in me.
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“To be frank, the trust has been placed on me but more so I think now we can really work together as a team to ensure the development in this sport for Malaysia and globally,” he said when contacted on Sunday.
KUALA LUMPUR – Newly-elected Badminton World Federation (BWF) council member Datuk Kenny Goh expressed his aspiration to see Malaysia having a bigger voice in the sports governing body.
Kenny, who is also the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) secretary-general, hopes to resolve a lot of issues which will be brought up in BWF for the sake of badminton development, be it locally or internationally.
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“I want to thank BAM president, Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria, who nominated me to the council and thank all members who believed in me.
“To be frank, the trust has been placed on me but more so I think now we can really work together as a team to ensure the development in this sport for Malaysia and globally,” he told Bernama when contacted today.
Thursday, 20 May 2021 09:40 AM MYT
BY RADZI RAZAK
The Inland Revenue Board served Nazifuddin, the son of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, a bankruptcy notice yesterday over his failure to settle outstanding income tax amounting to RM37.6 million. Picture by Hari Anggara
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria has confirmed that Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin Najib is still part of the national sports organisation despite being served a bankruptcy notice.
Malay daily
Harian Metro reported Norza as saying that Nazifuddin would remain in his position as OCM secretary-general.