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3. Anugerah MyPesara
Anugerah MyPesara, held on 20th of December, served as a platform to
recognise the invaluable contributions of public service retirees and inspire them
in their retirement aspirations and pursuits. In collaboration with the JPA, KWAP
was pleased to honour these individuals and continues to support pensioners in
their ongoing contributions to society.

Anugerah MyPesara featured three categories: Education, Social and Community
Service, as well as Entrepreneurship. This award was open to Malaysian citizens
aged 55 and above, currently receiving monthly government pension and
have retired from Federal and State public services, statutory bodies and local
authorities. At the Anugerah MyPesara event, the following pensioners were
recognised for their contributions:
The consolation prize winners of i. Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr. Kamaruddin bin Hussin, who served as the
Anugerah MyPesara. Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), was awarded the
Education Category. He was honoured for his active involvement in advancing
the National and State education agenda of Perlis through various volunteer
efforts. He was also presented with the grand Prize award, taking home
RM50,000 in cash, along with a trophy and a certificate of appreciation.
ii. Dr. Loji Roji bin Saibi, the former Bintulu District Education Officer, received
recognition in the Social and Community Service Category. He was honoured
for his dedicated efforts in assisting the local community through various
beneficial activities, including conducting Al-Quran classes and rolling out
projects to improve housing areas for teachers.

iii Encik Mohd Hedzir bin Borhan, the former Assistant Director of Customs,
was recognised in the Entrepreneurship Category for his efforts in creating
income-generating opportunities for communities through his timber supply
business.

Winners in each category were awarded RM10,000 in cash, trophies and
Dato’ Mohd Shaiful Ibrahim, Deputy certificates of appreciation. Additionally, recipients of consolation prizes received
Director General of Public Service RM3,000 in cash, along with trophies and certificates.
(Operation) delivered his speech.
Launch of Dana Perintis
KWAP unveiled the Dana Perintis, a RM500 million fund designed to spark
innovation and entrepreneurship across Malaysia. This strategic initiative aims to
propel the nation towards economic leadership by supporting startups in six key
areas: digital economy, financial inclusion, food security, education, silver economy
and energy transition.
Inaugurated by the Minister of Economy, YB Tuan Rafizi Ramli, Dana Perintis
highlights KWAP’s dedication to cultivating a dynamic ecosystem of innovation
YB Tuan Rafizi Ramli together with
KWAP’s Board, IP members and the and growth. By empowering local entrepreneurs and providing innovative
Senior Management during the launch solutions, the fund seeks to drive sustainable prosperity and position Malaysia
of Dana Perintis. at the forefront of regional economic development. Through this initiative, KWAP
reaffirms its commitment to nurturing talent, promoting technological advancement
and creating a thriving landscape for startups to flourish.

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