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M’sian brands in high demand in Thailand PATTA N I: Popul a r Ma l ays i a n f as hion b r a nd s a r e ex p e ri e n c in g ov e r w h e lmin g d e m a nd in Th a il a nd’ s s ou t h e rn provin ces as lo ca l M u s lim s pr e p a r e for t h e up c omin g A i d i lf it r i ce l eb r at ion s. A s urv ey by B e rn a m a found t h at Ma l ays i a n b r a nd s a r e att r act in g l a r ge c ro w d s, p a r t i c ul a rl y on wee k e nd s t hrou g hou t R a m a d a n . Cu st om e r A b dul H a kim Sab udin , 19 , from B a n a n Seta di st ri ct in Y a l a, t r a v e ll e d ab ou t 100km t o P atta ni t o pur c h ase hi s pr e f e rr e d baju m e la y u . “I lov e Ma l ays i a n Ma l ay att ir e beca u se of i ts mod e rn d es i g n s t h at a li g n w i t h c urr e n t f as hion t r e nd s. “Thi s i s m y t hird c on sec u t iv e yea r t r a v e llin g t o P atta ni t o b u y n ew c lo t h es for A i d i lf it r i , ” h e t old B e rn a m a. A b dul H a kim sa id Ma l ays i a n t r a di t ion a l wea r i s a fford ab l e, of hi g h qu a li ty, a nd a v a il ab l e in v a riou s d es i g n s a nd s iz es. Ano t h e r c u st om e r W ae Nurm a n Ma di ya h , 2 7, no te d t h at Ma l ays i a n f as hion b r a nd s a r e no w t h e t op c hoi ce a mon g y oun g M u s lim w om e n in Th a il a nd du e t o t h e ir qu a li ty a nd c on te mpor a r y d es i g n s. “In t h e p ast, p e opl e h a d t o t r a v e l t o Ma l ays i a t o get t h ese b r a nd s. “Bu t no w, m a n y Ma l ays i a n b r a nd s h a v e op e n e d b r a n c h es in P atta ni , ” s h e sa id .

Veteran actress grateful for timely Hari Raya assistance

KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran actress Margaret Gan expressed gratitude for being among 50 recipients of aid at the “Raya Sama-Sama” event held at the Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting and Information Institute. The event, held on Monday night, was organised by the Communications Ministry in collaboration with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) and National Film Development

o 82-year-old artiste among 50 recipients recognised for contribution to growth of national media and creative industries

crucial, especially for ageing artistes facing financial difficulties. “Opportunities for us to act or sing are scarce now. Special slots for veteran performers on television are rare, but Alhamdulillah , there are still those who remember us,” said Ayati, known for her 1990s hit Khazanah Dari Malaya . Malaysian Veteran Artistes Welfare Association deputy president Sandakiah Azez described the event as a meaningful recognition for veteran artistes who have contributed to the entertainment industry. “This assistance is invaluable, as the association relies solely on contributions from the government, external parties, individuals, and private donors,” she said. The “Raya Sama-Sama” seeks to enhance the welfare of 26 media practitioners and industry veterans who have contributed to the growth of the national media and creative industries. Veteran artistes received cash aid from Finas, while media practitioners benefited from assistance via Tabung Kasih@Hawana. They also received shopping vouchers from Mydin and Yayasan AEON Malaysia.

“I am truly happy, and this support comes at just the right time,” she told Bernama after receiving the aid from Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Also present were Communications Ministry secretary general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, deputy editor-in chief (economy) Azlina Aziz, and head of management services and finance department Sharifah Zaini Syed Zain. Other guests at the event included the institute director-general of Broadcasting Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman, director Roslan Ariffin, and Finas deputy director-general (management) Datin Rozita Waty Ridzuan. Veteran singer Ayati Ahmad Tasrip, 66, who also received assistance, said the support was

Corporation Malaysia (Finas). Gan, 82, said the assistance was an unexpected blessing, especially as it would help her prepare for the upcoming Syawal celebrations.

Gan receiving the aid from Fahmi at the event. – B ER N AMA P I C

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