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Borneo Post
12 hours ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Ministry to hold carnival with film premieres, anti-scam movie launch
Onn Norshal (centre) expressed confidence towards Susan's (second right) property developments and is planning to replicate the successful business model in Benoni in Kinarut Palm City. PAPAR (June 26): The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living will be organizing a grand multi-day carnival starting July 16 at the 10Star Cinemas and Majestic Ballroom here at Parklane City. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor and the Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali are expected to officiate at the opening ceremony of the event, which is poised to attract over 1,000 attendees. In conjunction with the carnival, 10Star Cinemas at Parklane City will hold a nationwide premiere of the highly anticipated Malaysian film 'Impak Maksima 2' on July 16. Additionally, a launch ceremony will be held for an anti-scam movie titled 'Polis Action Silent Code', which is done in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM). 10Star Cinemas Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Onn Norshal Hamzah shared the exciting news today with WSG Group managing director Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen. 10Star Cinemas Sdn Bhd is the co-organizer for the carnival. Onn Norshal also invited Susan as special guest for the series of carnival activities on July 16. The event will feature stalls both inside and outside the ballroom, as well as a display of sports cars to hype up the premiere of 'Impak Maksima 2'. 'The Chief Minister, minister, officers from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, PDRM, Papar folks and media will be attending the event.' He said all 500 seats across six halls of the cinema have been reserved to host Armizan's supporters and Papar residents. The programme and carnival activities are expected to draw more than 1,000 people, making it one of the liveliest events in Papar. Onn Norshal disclosed that his team will be having a meeting with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living to discuss details of the programme. Meanwhile, Susan is delighted that the cinema and ballroom have driven more people and activities to Parklane City. She believed that the grand carnival will make Parklane City a hotspot for Paparians. She also pledged full support for the event, including providing more parking spaces and necessary services to ensure the carnival is a memorable experience for the people of Papar. On another note, Onn Norshal said Parklane City has become a renowned township not only in Kuala Lumpur, but also Indonesia, thanks to Susan's efforts. 'In fact, an Indonesian film distributor has now requested to launch their upcoming horror film at 10Star Cinemas in Papar,' he said, after returning from a trip from Indonesia. He noted that their previous launch of the true story-based Indonesian horror film 'Vina' at the cinema has received overwhelming response, leaving a strong impression on the Indonesian film company. As a result, they have requested another launch event to be held at 10Star Cinemas in Parklane City. Since incorporating the Majestic Ballroom with support from developer Susan, Onn Norshal said the Parklane City model has received widespread praise and is now a benchmark for the company's future developments. He added that 10Star Cinemas currently has six cinemas across Sabah, with Tawau leading in revenue, but Benoni's outlet is rapidly climbing and is expected to become the top-performing cinema in Sabah by year-end. 'We're already seeing over 3,000 weekend admissions, which is a fantastic result,' he said. He said the success of the Papar model has boosted the company's confidence. Therefore, Onn Norshal announced that 10Star Cinemas will expand into the newly developed Kinarut Palm City, another project by WSG Group, and create an upgraded version of its cinema entertainment complex. He added that 10Star Cinemas has invested around RM5 million for its project in Papar, and the company plans to invest RM7 million in Kinarut. In addition to a cinema and banquet hall, the new development will include a café, bookstore, and other related outlets to create a more comprehensive wellness and leisure entertainment hub. Furthermore, he said the facilities at the Majestic Ballroom in Benoni will be continuously upgraded, to provide the people of Papar with a better event venue and services. Onn Norshal revealed that demand for venue rentals at the Majestic Ballroom is overwhelming, with weekends almost fully booked. There are already customers who have booked for September, October, and even November, he said. He said the company actively collects customers' feedback to improve the interior facilities of the ballroom. He said curtains, air conditioning units, heat-insulating window film, and additional lighting are being installed to improve the experience for clients.
The Star
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Minister Armizan to skip state polls
PAPAR: Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali has confirmed that he will not contest in the upcoming Sabah election but will focus on serving as MP for Papar. He said he was busy as a federal minister and an MP, and there was no need for him to contest a state seat. 'I have just completed about two years as an MP, so let me fulfil what the people in Papar want. 'We have many great leaders in Papar. What I want is for whoever becomes assemblyman to work well with me to develop Papar. 'As a minister, I also need to look after other states. So, I want a strong team, an assemblyman who can work closely with me so we can bring change,' he said when launching the Majestic Ballroom at 10 Star Cinemas, Parklane City Benoni Papar, here yesterday, Bernama reported. Armizan, who is Gabungan Rakyat Sabah deputy secretary-general, also said the coalition had been long prepared for the Sabah election. 'In Papar, we have carried out many programmes for the people, and I see the assemblymen who live here among the people. That's why I'm confident they will win in the upcoming state election.'
Borneo Post
28-04-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Papar set for road expansions, new tourism projects
Onn Norshal (centre) presents a memento to Armizan while Susan (second right) and others look on. PAPAR (Apr 28): Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali assured that works to improve road conditions, supply of electricity and water are in progress. He said the government will construct a road from Melinsung to Papar Spur Road, as well as address the traffic congestion in Kinarut. The road in front of Benoni Commercial Centre and Parklane City will also be widened to four lanes to ease traffic flow, he said. Armizan, who is Papar Member of Parliament, said that when officiating the opening of Majestic Ballroom, situated above 10Star Cinemas at Parklane City, here on Monday. The ballroom is operated by 10Star Cinemas Sdn Bhd. He said the 10Star Cinemas in Papar was launched by the former Head of State Tun Juhar Mahiruddin on May 1, 2024, and has since become one of the best performing cinemas among the six operated by the company in Sabah. He said the Majestic Ballroom, which can accommodate 400 guests and 150 guests in its two banquet halls, would complement the existing cinema. He said the ballroom could serve as a activity centre for community programmes, as well as wedding receptions and school events. 'It is a nearer and a lower-cost alternative compared to organizing events in Kota Kinabalu.' Armizan added that the facility augurs well with the initiative to make Papar a new tourism hub in Sabah, as tourism should be supported by an ecosystem that includes hospitality, food and beverage, and events. 'These are all work in progress in Papar. We have a five-star Intercontinental Hotel In Melinsung, and another five-star resort by Mujur Lagenda Sdn Bhd in Kinarut. 'But we cannot just depend on resorts and hotels alone. There needs to be entertainment components like cinema and rural tourism in Papar.' In January this year, he said the Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor had officiated the groundbreaking ceremony of a cultural complex in Kinarut, a tourism product that would showcase the ethnic traditional cultures, he said. He said the hotels and tourism products will expose visitors to the uniqueness of Papar. Armizan also thanked WSG Group, especially its managing director Datuk Susan Wong, for her contribution towards economic development in Papar. He hoped that Susan will create more products that could attract people not only from the state capital, but also from Brunei to Papar. Meanwhile, Susan welcomed people from Papar, Beaufort and Keningau to host their events at the Majestic Ballroom. She said the ballroom is divided into two banquet halls, which can accommodate up to 400 guests and 150 guests respectively. She added that a lift is currently being installed and will be ready in a few months' time. The event also saw the signing ceremony between Screen Studio Sdn Bhd and 10Star Cinemas Sdn Bhd to appoint the latter as the distributor of Impak Maksima 2. Also present was 10Star Cinemas Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Onn Norshal Hamzah.
