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The Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Sukma 2026: Johor begins early preparations with sights set on top-three finish
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor is targeting a top-three placing in the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor, said Johor Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah. 'I have asked all state sports associations to make early preparations, as instructed by the state government. We need be set an example for other states in terms of the development of athletes and sports hubs. 'I have set the target, which is the top three... but if we end up as overall champions, that will be a bonus,' he told reporters at the Larkin state constituency 'Ibadah Korban Perdana' programmehere today. He said this when asked to comment on Johor's preparations for Selangor SUKMA, which is expected to be held in August 2026. Johor has won the overall title at SUKMA once in the Games' 36-year history when it bagged 77 gold medals in the 2022 edition in Kuala Lumpur. Meanwhile, Mohd Hairi said various international-class sports events are set to be held in the state, including the Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament. He reiterated Johor's commitment to become a Sports Nation by 2030, in line with the decree of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim during the opening of the State Assembly session recently. 'Tunku Mahkota Ismail decreed that Johor should be a Sports Nation by 2030, it is quite a huge task for me and my team to place Johor, and Malaysia in general, on the world stage. 'Johor must become a state that provides the best in terms of facilities, infrastructure, athlete development and academics, thus attracting investors,' he said. Earlier, during the 'Ibadah Korban Perdana' programme, a total of 32 cows donated by various parties, including from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, were slaughtered and the meat was distributed to more than 500 residents of the Larkin state constituency, especially to the asnaf group and those in need.
The Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Johor Targets Top-3 Sukma 2026 Finish
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor is targeting a top-three placing in the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor, said Johor Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah. 'I have asked all state sports associations to make early preparations, as instructed by the state government. We need be set an example for other states in terms of the development of athletes and sports hubs. 'I have set the target, which is the top three... but if we end up as overall champions, that will be a bonus,' he told reporters at the Larkin state constituency 'Ibadah Korban Perdana' programmehere today. He said this when asked to comment on Johor's preparations for Selangor SUKMA, which is expected to be held in August 2026. Johor has won the overall title at SUKMA once in the Games' 36-year history when it bagged 77 gold medals in the 2022 edition in Kuala Lumpur. Meanwhile, Mohd Hairi said various international-class sports events are set to be held in the state, including the Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament. He reiterated Johor's commitment to become a Sports Nation by 2030, in line with the decree of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim during the opening of the State Assembly session recently. 'Tunku Mahkota Ismail decreed that Johor should be a Sports Nation by 2030, it is quite a huge task for me and my team to place Johor, and Malaysia in general, on the world stage. 'Johor must become a state that provides the best in terms of facilities, infrastructure, athlete development and academics, thus attracting investors,' he said. Earlier, during the 'Ibadah Korban Perdana' programme, a total of 32 cows donated by various parties, including from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, were slaughtered and the meat was distributed to more than 500 residents of the Larkin state constituency, especially to the asnaf group and those in need.
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Perak targets 20 entrepreneurs to expand market abroad
TELUK INTAN: Perak aims to target 20 entrepreneurs in the state to expand their market by showcasing local products abroad throughout this year. State Women, Family, Social Welfare, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman, Datuk Salbiah Mohamed, said her party, in collaboration with the Perak State Entrepreneur Secretariat (STeP), is always trying to bring entrepreneurs to participate in various expos and exhibitions abroad. She said that among the exhibitions or trade expos that Perak entrepreneurs will be participating in are the 'Brunei Consumer Fair 2025', 'World Expo Osaka 2025' and 'Fine Food New Zealand 2025', which will take place this month 'I always emphasise to the agencies involved to jointly help entrepreneurs or companies that have the potential to be taken abroad (promote their products) by solving the problems (constraints) they face. 'The state government is indeed very supportive of Perak entrepreneurs who dare to explore the global market which actually provides wider and larger opportunities and space and not just being too dependent on the domestic market,' she said. She told reporters after officiating the release of a container of cordial products from Syarikat Ameen Products Sdn Bhd to Mali, Africa, at its factory in the Light Industry Park here today. Meanwhile, Salbiah said one of the challenges entrepreneurs face in expanding their businesses or increasing product capacity is the lack of industrial parks in several districts of the state. 'When some of our entrepreneurs want to expand their products or markets, they face constraints in terms of size to expand their products. 'So, the state government sees the need (to develop industrial parks) by identifying suitable areas,' she said.
The Sun
01-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Son sensed change in late father before departure to holy land
JOHOR BAHRU: The son of a Malaysian pilgrim who passed away in Makkah on Saturday due to a heart attack said he sensed a change in his father before he departed for the holy land two weeks ago. Muhammad Hazrul Haziq Misnan, 30, shared that his late father, Misnan Ahmad, 60, repeatedly urged him, as the eldest son, to always take care of the family. Upon learning that his father had been admitted to hospital following a heart attack, the family made a video call on Friday, not realising that it would be their final 'meeting'. 'At the time, he seemed stable. We were relieved when he was transferred out of the intensive care unit. He was able to speak and even raised his hand as usual. But then came the heartbreaking news that he had passed away. 'We accept it, as he passed away in the holy land, something many Muslims dream of. Allah SWT loved him more,' he told reporters when met at his home in Taman Istimewa here today. Muhammad Hazrul Haziq said his late father's excitement to perform the haj was evident, as he appeared full of enthusiasm and was already waiting in the car shortly after performing the subuh prayers. 'I sent my mother and late father to Senai International Airport (LTAS) at 6.30 am. He looked so full of energy and was eager to leave home,' he said. Misnan, who was the special officer to Johor Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah, died at King Abdul Aziz Hospital.
New Straits Times
01-06-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Johor exco aide dies of heart condition in Makkah
JOHOR BARU: A 60-year-old aide to the Johor Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman has died while performing the haj in Makkah. Misnan Ahmad, died of a heart attack while receiving treatment at King Abdulaziz Hospital in Makkah yesterday. He was part of a group under the Johor government that left for Saudi Arabia on May 15. He was accompanied by his wife, Siti Hawa Safar, 54. Their son, Muhammad Hazrul Haziq, 30, said the family sensed something different about Misnan on the day of his departure. "Abah looked unusually spirited that morning. After Subuh prayers, he got straight into the car and waited for me, although check-in was not until 8.30am and the flight was at 11am," said Hazrul when met at the family home in Taman Istimewa here today. Hazrul said Misnan took the place of a Johor executive councillor, who had pulled out of the pilgrimage. "When he found out the exco was not going, Abah immediately went to Tabung Haji and settled everything. He was determined — he really wanted to go." However, after arriving in Mecca a few days later, Misnan complained of chest pains and sought treatment. Harun said they video called Misnan on May 30, two days after he was admitted to hospital. "He appeared to be recovering. He looked better, and was transferred out of the intensive care unit. He could still speak and raise his hand. But about 4pm Saudi time, we received the news. He was gone. We accept it. Allah loved him more." Hazrul said his father had left a heartfelt reminder before his departure. "He told me, 'Haziq, take care of your sisters, your mother, and your siblings. "I'm the eldest son, and he reminded me often of that responsibility." He said the family was still processing the loss, but his mother remained calm would continue with her pilgrimage. Misnan had six children aged between 20 and 34, and two grandchildren. He was known for his community service. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar confirmed that Misnan died of a heart attack while receiving treatment at King Abdulaziz Hospital. He is the fifth Malaysian pilgrim to pass away in Makkah this haj season. He was buried in Makkah.
