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Day: July 23, 2024

HOSTING SUKMA CAN BOOST SPORTS DEVELOPMENT, STATE’S ECONOMY – NAJWAN

July 23, 2024

SHAH ALAM, The Selangor government’s decision to host the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) was made after considering the benefits and economic impact that the biggest biennial sporting event in the country can offer. Selangor state Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurs committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi said the move was in line with the state government’s aspiration to elevate the quality of sports and the development of athletes in the state after having hosted the SUKMA in 1998. Mohd Najwan added that hosting the biennial sporting event offers the potential to boost the tourism sector which is one of the six main

MIDA CONGRATULATES LAUNCH OF SARAWAK PETCHEM’S RM7 BILLION METHANOL COMPLEX, CATALYSING BINTULU’S RISE AS A PETROCHEMICAL HUB

July 23, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) congratulates Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd.’s (Sarawak Petchem) for the launch of its cutting-edge Methanol Complex in Tanjung Kidurong, Bintulu, Sarawak. This significant project, with an annual production capacity of 1,750,000 metric tonnes, solidifies the company’s position as Malaysia’s second-largest methanol producer after PETRONAS Chemical. With the commissioning of Sarawak Petchem’s methanol plant, Malaysia has emerged as the leading methanol producer in the Asia Pacific region. The availability of methanol in Malaysia, particularly in Sarawak, is expected to drive further investments and stimulate the production of other downstream products. Methanol is a critical

NIPPON KINZOKU NAMES, REGISTERS ITS COLD PROFILE ROLLED PRODUCTS

July 23, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nippon Kinzoku Co Ltd has named and registered the trademark “Fine Profile” for its cold profile rolled products, which can be used for various metals from ferrous to nonferrous, by combining its proprietary cold rolling technology and specialised equipment. According to a statement, Fine Profile is the company’s original new product that contributes to customers’ manufacturing cost reduction and yield improvement as an alternative to various machining processes such as cutting and grinding. With aim to expand sales of this product in the future, it features cost reduction of metal processing, resource saving, energy saving; stabilisation of quality;

DECISION TO REINSTATE SEPAK TAKRAW AS CORE SPORT AFTER PARIS OLYMPICS – HANNAH

July 23, 2024

PUTRAJAYA, The decision on whether sepak takraw will be reinstated as a core sport or not will be known after the 2024 Olympics in Paris concludes, says Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh. Hannah said that the decision will be determined by the National Sports Council (NSC), which is currently focused on preparing for the global sports event which is set to begin from Friday until Aug 11. “The decision will be made within this year and as soon as possible after the Olympics. We understand sepak takraw is very popular among communities both urban and rural, evidenced by

QUEEN VISITS ORANG ASLI HOSPITAL IN GOMBAK

July 23, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, paid a visit to the Orang Asli Hospital Gombak (HOAG) here today. The visit was part of the events commemorating the installation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia, a ceremony steeped in customs and traditions that took place at Istana Negara last Saturday. Raja Zarith Sofiah was welcomed upon arrival at 9.53 am by the Prime Minister’s wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, and the wife of the Selangor Menteri Besar, Datin Seri Masdiana Muhamad. Also in attendance were Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil,

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