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Daily Express
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Express
Over 5,000 join Malaysia-China 2025 Friendship Run
Published on: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 19, 2025 Text Size: Lim (seated fourth right) and his committee. Kota Kinabalu: The Jom!Malaysia-China 2025 Friendship Run has surpassed 5,000 registered participants, according to its organising committee chairman Michael Lim. The organiser, the Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah, has set the dates for participants to collect their event T-shirts and race kits. Advertisement This year's run is scheduled to flag off at 6am on July 27 from Padang Merdeka heading towards the roundabout near Kota Kinabalu City Mosque in Likas Bay, covering a total distance of 7 kilometres. The Jom!Malaysia-China Friendship Run has consistently received strong sponsorship from well-known sportswear brand Skechers, which promotes a healthy and active lifestyle in Sabah. This year, Skechers is contributing RM60, 000 worth of lucky draw prizes, in addition to items in the race kit, which include an event T-shirt, eco bag, 30 per cent Skechers discount voucher, race bib and a medal. Among the 350 lucky draw prizes sponsored by Skechers, the grand prize is a pair of running shoes worth RM5, 508. The winner will be entitled to collect a pair of running shoes worth RM459 each month from Skechers outlets, for a duration of 12 months. There will also be 349 cash prizes totalling RM54,500, including first prize: RM2,000 (1 winner), second prize: RM1, 000 (3 winners), third prize: RM500 (5 winners) and additional prizes: RM300 (20 winners), RM200 (50 winners), RM150 (80 winners) and RM100 (190 winners). All registered participants may collect their items from July 18 to 20, between 8.30am and 3.30pm at the association's office. The office is located at 4-1, 1st Floor, Lot 4, Lorong 5, Bunga Raja Shopping Complex, Jalan Bunga Ulam Raja, Kolombong. For more information, please call 016-8304020, 012-8332282, 016-8363960, or 012-8060944. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Hannah confirms attendance at Run
Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 Text Size: Dr Oh (fourth left), Liaw (second left) and Lim (third right) during the courtesy visit to Yeoh (fourth right). Kota Kinabalu: Federal Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has confirmed her attendance at the upcoming 2025 JOM! Malaysia-China Friendship Run, adding prominence and significance to this year's event. The event is organised by the Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah. Its President Dr Oh Ei Sun, together with Executive Vice President and Secretary-General Steven Liaw and Organising Chairperson Michael Lim, paid a courtesy visit to Yeoh. They were accompanied by Kaven Lee, Political Secretary to the Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities and Kota Kinabalu MP Datuk Chan Foong Hin. Dr Oh said Yeoh's confirmation brings strong encouragement and validation to the event. 'The Minister's involvement elevates the event's official stature and public visibility, while highlighting the Government's commitment to strengthening Malaysia-China people-to-people ties, promoting public health, and fostering the spirit of sports. 'This not only lends the event greater authority and representation but also reinforces the close bond between the peoples of both nations, taking the 2025 edition to new heights in both meaning and impact.' He also expressed gratitude to Chan and Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, Sabah Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister and Luyang Assemblyman, for their support in facilitating the invitation. The 7km run is scheduled to flag off at Padang Merdeka at 6am on July 27. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Malaysia-China Friendship Run to boost ties in Sabah
Published on: Monday, June 30, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 30, 2025 Text Size: Oh (sixth left) presenting the event poster to Zhu. Kota Kinabalu: A large-scale community running event combining sports and cultural diplomacy is set to strengthen ties between Sabah and China on July 27 with the newly appointed Chinese Consul-General pledging his full support for the initiative. The 2025 Malaysia-China Friendship Run was announced during a courtesy meeting between the Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah and His Excellency Zhu Xinglong, who recently took up his post as Consul-General of the People's Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu. Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah President Dr Oh Ei Sun outlined how the event aims to enhance Malaysia-China relations through broad community participation, bringing together people from various sectors of society in a celebration of friendship and cooperation. The friendship run will go beyond athletics, featuring cultural exhibitions and performances that showcase the unique traditions of both Malaysian and Chinese cultures. The initiative represents a novel approach to diplomacy, using sports as a platform to foster mutual understanding and strengthen grassroots connections between the two nations. Oh expressed confidence that the event would help elevate cooperation between Sabah and China to new heights, particularly with the arrival of the new consul-general. The association, which has been promoting people-to-people exchanges since 2012, has previously organised cultural programs and facilitated business connections between Chinese enterprises and local small and medium enterprises in Sabah. Meanwhile, Zhu expressed his enthusiasm for the friendship run and confirmed his intention to attend the event, signaling strong diplomatic support for the community-driven initiative to boost bilateral ties. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
16-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah opens new office, ushering in new era of regional cooperation
Tun Musa and Chan browsing through a photo exhibition at the venue, accompanied by Dr Oh. KOTA KINABALU (June 16): The Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah celebrated a major milestone with the official opening of its new office, marking a fresh chapter in fostering stronger Malaysia-China relations. The inauguration ceremony was officiated by Head of State Tun Musa Aman, and attended by distinguished guests, including Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Chan Foong Hin. In his keynote address, the association's president, Dr Oh Ei Sun, emphasized the organization's unwavering commitment since its establishment in 2012 to deepening cultural, economic, and educational exchanges between the two nations. 'Since our founding, we have remained committed to promoting Malaysia-China friendship and deepening people-to-people exchanges. We have served as a bridge in diverse areas such as the economy, education and culture,' said Dr Oh. He noted that the opening of the new premises represents more than a mere relocation — it is a strategic leap in the association's ability to operate at higher standards and expand its reach across Sabah and the broader Borneo region. 'This symbolizes a new beginning for our organizational development, service capabilities and international outreach,' he said. 'We are now better positioned to contribute meaningfully to Malaysia-China cooperation.' Looking ahead, Dr Oh outlined the association's three strategic priorities: 1. Strengthening collaboration with local governments and Chinese institutions to drive trade and investment, 2. Expanding cultural, educational and tourism exchange platforms, and 3. Activating the new office as a multifunctional hub for dialogue, innovation and partnership. 'We envision this space as a vibrant hub where members, community stakeholders and business partners can collaborate and grow together,' he added.
The Star
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sabah strengthens ties with China for sustainable growth
KOTA KINABALU: Closer collaboration between Sabah and China in agriculture, tourism, and technology could transform the state into a leading model of sustainable growth and cross-border cooperation. Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin highlighted the state's strategic potential to benefit from China's economic rise, especially through green partnerships. "Sabah's abundant natural resources complement China's strengths in technological innovation, market scale, and investment capability," he said at the Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah's 13th-anniversary luncheon and new office opening on Monday (June 16). Chan, who is also the Kota Kinabalu MP, encouraged the association to continue building bridges under the Belt and Road Initiative, especially in eco-tourism, investment, and high-tech agriculture. "I see tremendous potential for deepening cooperation with China in agricultural technology transfer, sustainable cultivation practices, and value-added processing industries," he said. Chan added that Malaysia's commodity exports to China topped RM20bil last year, with palm oil accounting for more than half of that value. "Palm oil remains a critical pillar of our national economy, not just in terms of export value but also in promoting sustainable agriculture and addressing global challenges like food security and climate change," he said. He reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to ensuring a reliable commodity supply, particularly to key partners like China, despite increasing global uncertainties. Apart from commodities, people-to-people connectivity continues to strengthen, Chan said, noting the expected 3.8mil Chinese tourist arrivals to Malaysia in 2024, more than double the previous year's figure. "These rising numbers show the growing depth of our ties, not just government-to-government or business-to-business, but people-to-people," he said. He praised the Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah for consistently facilitating cultural, educational, and business exchanges that have boosted mutual understanding since its founding in 2012. "The association has helped local enterprises tap into the vast Chinese market and opened doors for countless educational collaborations," he added. Chan also linked Sabah's future growth to Malaysia's upcoming role as Asean Chair in 2025, noting the country's aim to drive regional economic integration and transition to a green, sustainable economy. "Sabah must position itself at the forefront of this shift. Our state can be a testing ground for sustainable practices and innovation in partnership with global players," he said. He expressed confidence that the association's new premises would act as a vibrant hub for further deepening Malaysia-China ties, especially in East Malaysia. "With the esteemed guidance of Tuan Yang DiPertua Negeri (TYT) Tun Musa Aman and strong leadership from the association's council, I believe Malaysia-China relations, particularly in Sabah, will continue to flourish and reach new heights," he said. Also present was Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah president Dr Oh Ei Sun.
