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The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Premier League Trophy coming to KL
THE Premier League Trophy is coming to Kuala Lumpur this August, and Guinness is inviting eligible Premier League fans to be part of a moment that will go down in football history. From 22 to 24 August 2025, the iconic Trophy will be on display at Pavilion KL. On the first day, Friday, 22 August, Guinness is assembling a ceremonial Guard of Honour to welcome the Trophy's arrival, and they're looking for 100 passionate individuals to lead the way. 'In our second year as a Premier League sponsor, we're honoured to bring a piece of that magic to those who usually cheer from behind a screen. Football has a unique way of creating connections between friends, families, strangers at the bar, and even fans of rival clubs. Some follow the game, others follow the people who love it. Recruiting 100 Guards of Honour is our tribute to all of them,' said Joyce Lim, Marketing Manager at Guinness Malaysia The Guard of Honour is a long-standing tradition in football. A moment where players, legends, or symbols of the game are welcomed with pride and respect. In this case, it's the fans who take centre stage.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Premier League Trophy Heads to Kuala Lumpur This August
THE Premier League Trophy is coming to Kuala Lumpur this August, and Guinness is inviting eligible Premier League fans to be part of a moment that will go down in football history. From 22 to 24 August 2025, the iconic Trophy will be on display at Pavilion KL. On the first day, Friday, 22 August, Guinness is assembling a ceremonial Guard of Honour to welcome the Trophy's arrival, and they're looking for 100 passionate individuals to lead the way. 'In our second year as a Premier League sponsor, we're honoured to bring a piece of that magic to those who usually cheer from behind a screen. Football has a unique way of creating connections between friends, families, strangers at the bar, and even fans of rival clubs. Some follow the game, others follow the people who love it. Recruiting 100 Guards of Honour is our tribute to all of them,' said Joyce Lim, Marketing Manager at Guinness Malaysia The Guard of Honour is a long-standing tradition in football. A moment where players, legends, or symbols of the game are welcomed with pride and respect. In this case, it's the fans who take centre stage.
Straits Times
06-06-2025
- Straits Times
Asian Insider Podcast: This Shandong city produces 80 per cent of China's peony paintings
A visitor at the Caozhou Peony Garden on April 9, 2025. ST PHOTO: JOYCE ZK LIM This Shandong city produces 80 per cent of China's peony paintings Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign correspondents about life and trends in the countries they're based in. Peonies have been grown for centuries in China, prized for their medicinal properties and ornamental value. The Straits Times' foreign editor Li Xueying and China correspondent Joyce Lim take us to Heze, a city in Shandong province, where peonies aren't just admired by tourists - they drive a multi-billion yuan industry. Long revered for their cultural significance, peonies now powers a thriving local economy, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs and carrying unexpected political symbolism, including ties to First Lady Peng Liyuan. What can a single city alone reveal about the China's deeper economic challenges - from changing consumer behaviour to rising youth unemployment and growing regional divides? Highlights (click/tap above): 1:28 The cultural significance of peonies in China 4:04 Peonies in modern Chinese culture 5:42 Toothpaste, cooking oil and TCM - how peony is made into 260 products 13:33 Challenges and strategies for cities in China 17:43 Conclusion and broader economic insights Read Joyce Lim's article here: Read Li Xueying's articles: Follow Li Xueying on LinkedIn: Register for Asian Insider newsletter: Host: Li Xueying (xueying@ Edited by: Fa'izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider on Fridays here: Channel: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Feedback to: podcast@ --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: ST Podcasts website: ST Podcasts YouTube: --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: Google Play: Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
