Kelantan PMR 2025 To Feature Patriotic Elements To Mark National Month

KOTA BHARU, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025, scheduled to be held from Aug 7 to 9, will coincide with the National Month celebration, with Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium designated as the main venue, set to come alive with patriotic spirit.

Director of the Socioeconomic Development Division, Coordination and Implementation Unit (ICU) of the Prime Minister's Department, Dr Abdul Hazif Abdul Hamid, said this edition of the PMR would incorporate elements of patriotism and unity in both the venue decoration and programme line-up.

“The stadium grounds will certainly be adorned with the Jalur Gemilang, further enlivening the PMR celebration in Kelantan.

“This time, the programme will feature more than 100 selected services offered by various ministries and agencies, as a continuation of the PMR initiative introduced in 2024 and now being implemented in selected states. Kelantan is the fifth location after Sabah, Terengganu, Kedah and Negeri Sembilan,” he said when appearing as a guest on Bernama TV’s ‘Apa Khabar Malaysia’ programme today.

Abdul Hazif said that although the Kelantan PMR would be held on a smaller scale, with a target of 25,000 visitors, the response was expected to be greater than anticipated.

“Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium was selected as the main venue due to its accessibility, iconic status among Kelantanese and adequate parking facilities,” he said.

According to Abdul Hazif, among the key highlights of the programme were job opportunities for youths, including walk-in interview sessions for over 800 positions offered by various participating agencies and companies.

“This is a golden opportunity for youths in Kelantan to attend and secure jobs on the spot. In addition, various exhibitions on technology, scientific innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) will also be organised by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), the lead ministry for the programme,” he said.

Abdul Hazif added that other attractions included a free helmet exchange initiative by the Road Transport Department, discounts on traffic summonses by the Royal Malaysia Police, Rahmah MADANI sales offering savings of up to 30 per cent, and the Selera Timur Food Festival, which will showcase a variety of local delicacies.

He said the three-day event would also feature a range of community and educational programmes, such as a STEM exhibition, healthcare services, advisory sessions, entrepreneurial guidance and business grant opportunities.

Abdul Hazif also expressed appreciation to the state government and the Kota Baru Islamic City Municipal Council (MPKB-BRI) for their strong support and assistance in preparing the venue and ensuring smooth logistics for the programme.

Yesterday, MOSTI Strategic Planning Division secretary Dr Noraisah Spahat was reported as saying that more than 120 touchpoint services would be made available by various ministries and agencies during the Kelantan PMR 2025.

On Aug 2, Communications Ministry deputy secretary-general (Strategic Communications) Nik Kamaruzaman Nik Husin said about 25,000 visitors were expected to attend the Kelantan edition of the PMR, which is scheduled to be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

-- BERNAMA