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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
PKNS Entrepreneur Carnival aims for RM200k sales in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM: The PKNS Entrepreneur Carnival (KUP) is aiming for RM200,000 in sales over its three-day event at PKNS Complex. Organisers reported transactions worth RM65,209 on the first day. State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi said the carnival helps entrepreneurs enhance their skills and marketability. The event features participants from four PKNS-run programmes: PROTUNe, GROW, GROW PLUS, and BIZCLUB Exclusive. 'Entrepreneurs here gain more than just sales opportunities. They also learn communication, marketing, and time management through expo training,' said Mohd Najwan. He encouraged visitors to support local products, calling the experience invaluable for business growth. The state government remains committed to boosting entrepreneurship in Selangor. Mohd Najwan highlighted its role in reducing unemployment and strengthening grassroots economies. PKNS deputy group CEO Suhaimi Kasdon noted 120 stalls this year, showcasing products from entrepreneurs and students across Selangor. 'The growing participation reflects the rising entrepreneurial spirit among youth,' he said. Running until tomorrow, KUP features diverse offerings, including handicrafts, food, baby products, and catering services. - Bernama
The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
State to prioritise nurturing local football talents
Selangor is adopting a hybrid model for its football development, with priority placed on nurturing local talents. State youth, sports and entrepreneurship committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi said though recruiting heritage players with international exposure could improve the performance of Selangor Football Club (SFC) at both domestic and regional levels, it risked increasing the team's expenses and negatively impacting local football's identity. Heritage players are those with blood ties to Malaysia. 'SFC believes that the hybrid model is more sustainable, as it can increase the team's competitiveness while preserving its identity among Selangor folk,' he said during the Selangor State Assembly sitting at Bangunan Dewan Negeri Selangor in Shah Alam. Mohd Najwan: Hybrid model can increase Selangor Football Club's competitiveness. He was responding to a question by Noor Najhan Mohamad Salleh (PN-Sementa) on whether Selangor government and SFC would consider recruiting heritage players from Europe to enhance the state's football team to a level that could win the Malaysian League (M-League). Mohd Najwan said various initiatives were currently underway to bridge the disparity in skill levels between heritage and local players. 'Selangor Football Association, through various development programmes for coaches, referees and amateur players as well as state-level football leagues for various age groups, has built a strong foundation for nurturing local talents. 'SFC, on the other hand, focuses on talent scouting and development of elite-level coaches. 'This ensures that the best local players across all age groups can be identified and exposed to high-quality training. 'SFC also fosters strategic relationships with professional football clubs in Asia and Europe so that the best players in Selangor can gain international exposure to bridge the gap between local and international players,' he said. On July 9, the Malaysian Football League announced an amendment to the foreign player ruling for the M-League 2025-2026 season, reducing the number of foreign players allowed on the pitch to six, from the previously announced seven. The new season is slated to start on Aug 8.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Selangor FC focuses on local talent and heritage players for growth
SELANGOR Football Club (Selangor FC) remains dedicated to nurturing local football talent while also seeking heritage players abroad to strengthen its squad. State Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi stated that this hybrid approach aligns with modern football trends and enhances the club's competitiveness. Mohd Najwan explained that Selangor FC aims to balance the recruitment of heritage players with grassroots development to ensure long-term success. 'Selangor FC believes this hybrid approach can elevate the team's performance while maintaining the club's identity among Selangor's fans,' he said during the Selangor State Assembly. The discussion followed a question from Noor Najhan Mohamad Salleh (PN-Sementa) regarding whether the Selangor Football Association (FAS) would follow the Football Association of Malaysia's (FAM) strategy in recruiting heritage players. Mohd Najwan acknowledged that heritage players from Europe could improve the squad but stressed that local talent development remains a priority. He highlighted ongoing initiatives, including coach and referee training, amateur team development, and structured state-level leagues, to bridge the gap between local and foreign players. Selangor FC, FAS, and the state government have collaborated on programmes to strengthen football development. 'These efforts ensure that the best local players receive high-quality training and exposure,' he added. The club has also formed partnerships with European and Asian clubs to provide international training opportunities for local players. – Bernama
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Exco: Selangor FC committed to prioritising local talent development
SHAH ALAM: Selangor Football Club (Selangor FC) remains committed to prioritising the development of local football talent, the Selangor State Assembly was told today (July 10). State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman (Exco) Mohd Najwan Halimi said that, nonetheless, Selangor FC still need to identify and recruit heritage players playing abroad to strengthen and improve the team's performance in domestic and Asian-level football competitions. He said this hybrid approach aligns with the modernisation of the football industry both domestically and internationally, and helps enhance Selangor FC's competitiveness. "Selangor FC believes that this hybrid approach can elevate the team's competitiveness to a higher level while preserving the pride and identity of the club among the people of Selangor," he said. He was responding to a question from Noor Najhan Mohamad Salleh (PN-Sementa), who asked whether the Selangor Football Association (FAS) would adopt the approach of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) in recruiting national heritage players. Mohd Najwan said that recruiting quality heritage players from Europe would improve Selangor's squad, but at the same time, various initiatives and coordination efforts continue at the grassroots level to bridge the quality gap between heritage and local players. He said Selangor FC, FAS, and the state government have worked closely in implementing programmes aimed at strengthening and empowering the football development system in Selangor. "Programmes for coach, referee, and amateur team development, as well as systematic state-level football leagues across various age groups organised by FAS, have established a solid foundation for local players to develop their talents. "Selangor FC, in turn, places emphasis on talent scouting programmes and the development of elite and internationally recognised local coaches, to ensure that the best local players at each age level are identified and receive high-quality training," he said. Mohd Najwan added that Selangor FC have also established many strategic partnerships with professional football clubs in Europe and Asia, enabling local players to undergo training and gain international-level exposure in order to narrow the gap between local and foreign players. — BERNAMA
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
127 Kota Anggerik haj pilgrims receive RM1,000 muassasah incentive
SHAH ALAM: A total of 127 individuals from the Kota Anggerik state constituency who performed the recent haj pilgrimage received RM1,000 each through the 1446H/2025 haj muassasah incentive. The initiative, open for applications from April 22 to July 25, is part of the Selangor government's efforts to support first-time pilgrims. Selangor Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi, also the Kota Anggerik assemblyman, said the increased incentive from RM500 to RM1,000 aims to alleviate financial pressures. 'All recipients were carefully screened after submitting applications at our office since April,' he said during the incentive presentation at Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque. The Selangor government, via Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI Selangor), allocated RM6 million for this year's muassasah incentive. Additionally, Mohd Najwan announced RM60,000 in community aid for 10 recipients, including NGOs and residents' associations, to support local welfare programmes. Recipient Abu Hassan Darusman, 61, expressed gratitude for the assistance, which will help cover his family's education and living expenses. 'My son submitted our applications after a WhatsApp notification, and all six eligible members received RM1,000 each,' he said. - Bernama
