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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.'
Daily Express
02-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Place to hold functions for Papar folks
Published on: Thursday, May 01, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 01, 2025 By: Hayati Dzulkifli Text Size: Armizan (second left) showing thumbs up after signing a plaque to mark the opening of the Majestic Ballroom, with Susan (second right), Onn Norshal (third right), Ahmad Idham (right) and ST Muk (left) in the event. PAPAR: The opening of a 'Majestic Ballroom' of 10Star Cinema at Parklane City in Benoni, here, has created economic opportunities to boost socio-economic activities of the local communities, here, especially the entrepreneurs. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali thanked 10Star Cinemas Sdn Bhd that manages the new ballroom in the cinema building for opening up economic avenues for the local community here. He said the local entrepreneurs here are fortunate for being given the chance to participate in the growing hospitality development in Parklane City as well as able to generate income for their services and products. 'I was informed that local vendors in Papar will be given priority to supply services such as catering, furniture rentals, and event decorations for functions held at the new Majestic Ballroom and surrounding facilities. 'Those interested are encouraged to register with 10Star Cinemas Sdn Bhd as official service providers and be part of their suppliers' panel for future events so as to ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards. 'This commendable initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure that Papar's economic development is inclusive and benefits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the area,' he said. Armizan who is also Member of Parliament for Papar said this when officiating the opening of the Majestic Ballroom at the top floor of the 10Star Cinemas building, here on Monday. Also present at the launch were WSG Group Managing Director Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen, Chief Executive Officer of 10STAR Cinemas Sdn Bhd Onn Norshal Hamzah, representative of MAA Group ST Muk and Impak Maksima 2 film director Datuk Ahmad Idham. Armizan said the new ballroom accommodates the local community needs here because there is a limited number of function halls or ballroom in Papar especially when outside guests coming here to attend events. 'Actually Papar people are very lucky as it is one of the most well-equipped and aesthetically pleasing halls available for public use in the district here. 'Furthermore, this new facility offers a much-needed alternative venue for local social programs, including weddings and school events such as graduations and convocations, especially given its proximity and convenience. 'Hence, the Papar folks do not have to go to the State Capital to rent ballrooms or functions halls which is over 50km far from here,' he said. Armizan advised headmasters and principals of preschools and schools here to highly consider of organising their respective graduations and convocations at the new ballroom which is nearer and save the parents transportation costs, among others. Parklane City developer, WSG Group Managing Director Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen said the Majestic Ballroom has a special design of providing a spacious ballroom and another small ballroom at the back. She said it can accommodate up to 40 tables or about 400 people suitable to organise wedding receptions, community events, graduations and social gathering events while the small hall can accommodate up to 15 tables for those who wish to organise private events and meetings. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Armizan confirms not contesting in state polls
Published on: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Apr 29, 2025 Text Size: Armizan said his time was limited as a federal minister and an MP and there was no need for him to contest a state seat. PAPAR: Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali confirmed that he will not contest in the coming Sabah state election but will focus on serving as Papar MP. He said his time was limited 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 and what I want is for whoever becomes Papar 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 is always able to work closely with me so that we can bring change and realise what the people want,' he said when officiating the Majestic Ballroom at 10 Star Cinemas, Parklane City Benoni Papar, here, Monday. Armizan, in his capacity of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Deputy Secretary-General, also shared that the coalition had been long prepared for the 17th Sabah state election. 'In Papar, we have done a lot of programmes with the people and I see the assemblymen who live here are always among the people. That's why I'm confident they will win in the upcoming state election,' he added. Three state constituencies - Limbahau, Kawang and Pantai Manis - that make up the Papar parliamentary constituency. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
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.
