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Borneo Post
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
‘Age doesn't matter': 78-year-old Mohd Ali wins Open category at Sarawak scrabble championship
The winners take a group with (seated, from sixth right) Loo, Chai, Wong and Chong after the prize presentation. KUCHING (May 14): Age does not matter for 78-year-old Mohd Ali Ismail when it came to competing in the recent Sarawak Open Scrabble Championship. Hailing from Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Mohd Ali beat 19 other contestants to come out tops in the Open category, with Kong Chock Heng from Petaling Jaya and Rehdy Khairil Mohd Kamil from Gombak, Kuala Lumpur finishing second and third respectively. Mohd Ali, who was the oldest participant, proved that Scrabble was a lifelong pursuit that transcends age, and his impressive performance was an inspiration to players of all generations. Grayson Ling Dao Xu of SJK Wah Man, Sarikei emerged as champion in the Primary School category, while Delbert Tiong Guo-Yi of Catholic High School, Sibu won the Secondary School category. The championship was organised by the Elite Scrabble Club Kuching in collaboration with the Kuching Love Book Association, and brought together 120 enthusiasts from across Malaysia for a weekend of competitive play at SJK Chung Hua No 2. The championship featured 11 games each for the primary and secondary school categories, while the Open category saw participants compete in 15 intense rounds. Players came from Kuching, Padawan, Samarahan, Serian, Sri Aman, Simunjan, Sarikei, Saratok, and Tatau as well as from Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Sabah. Elite Scrabble Club president Vince Wong Yii Hui in his speech highlighted the value of language learning and the club's commitment to fostering young minds through scrabble. The club was also honoured by the presence of its newly appointed advisor Dato Jonathan Chai Voon Tok, who attended the closing ceremony. He also said he was in support of Scrabble as a tool for educational development. The event was generously sponsored by Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How. Elite Scrabble Club is grateful to its patron May Loo, who is Kuching Love Book Association founder, for her unwavering aspiration to inspire excellence and SJK Chung Hua No 2 headmistress Chong Lee Phin for her support and for providing the competition venue. education games lead Sarawak Open Scrabble Championship Scrabble
Barnama
25-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Melaka Must Prepare For Global Economic Challenges
MELAKA, April 25 (Bernama) -- Melaka must be prepared for the challenges posed by global economic imbalances, particularly following the announcement of new tariffs imposed by the United States on all countries, as well as the increase in import duties on goods and services. Governor Tun Dr Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam said that this preparation is crucial to ensure the continued growth of Melaka's economy in alignment with both the Malaysian and global economies. 'I hope that this state can face these economic challenges with full determination, strategic planning, and foster strong cooperation between the state and the federal governments, as well as at the community levels,' he said in his address when opening the First Meeting of the Fourth Term of the 15th Melaka State Assembly at Seri Negeri today. The current state assembly sitting will take place over three days, from today until April 29. Tun Mohd Ali also emphasised the importance for the state government to maintain he current momentum, given that Melaka has recorded an impressive investment value of RM8.18 billion in 2024. 'This success is a clear indicator that Melaka is gaining trust as a strategic investment destination, offering vast potential, good infrastructure, and a business-friendly environment for investors,' he said. As such, the Governor said the state government should intensify efforts to attract more high-quality, impactful investments that align with environmental sustainability and create additional job opportunities, particularly for the people of Melaka. He also highlighted the importance of providing appropriate training opportunities for local entrepreneurs, as well as encouraging the use of digital platforms to expand market reach and grow their businesses in line with the rapid technological advancements. Tun Mohd Ali also expressed hope that the state government would ensure that all development projects include comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure, digitalisation, and necessary hardware right from the planning stage.
New Straits Times
25-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Pak Lah's love for crafts and Melaka remembered by state governor
AYER KEROH: Melaka Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Mohd Ali Rustam described the late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as a people-centric leader who was always calm yet firm in his approach during his time leading the nation. Recalling his time with the former prime minister, Mohd Ali said Abdullah, affectionately known as Pak Lah, always prioritised the nation's interests and the well-being of the people. He said that during his tenure as chief minister when Abdullah was prime minister, many issues affecting the people of Melaka were resolved, including flood problems, with drainage upgrade projects being implemented promptly. He said this involved areas under the administration of the Melaka City Council (MBMB) Phase Two, covering borders from Kampung Duyung to Bukit Katil, Kampung Durian Daun to Sungai Melaka, and Kampung Chetty to Tengkera, with an allocation of RM80.96 million. "Abdullah also approved RM90.4 million for the beautification and cleaning of the Melaka River under Phases One and Four, covering the stretch from the Hang Tuah Bridge to the Hang Jebat Bridge, as well as RM188.2 million for the upgrading and extension of the runway at the Melaka International Airport in Batu Berendam," he said in his speech when officiating the 15th Melaka State Legislative Assembly at Seri Negeri today. Also present was Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. Mohd Ali said that in honour of Abdullah's iconic slogan 'Excellence, Glory, and Distinction' the state government built and named a building 'Kota Cemerlang' at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) intersection. "I also recall fond memories with the late Abdullah, who would often take the route from Alor Gajah town to Simpang Ampat after his duties in Melaka just to observe the roadside stalls selling handicrafts. "This was because Pak Lah had a great interest in handicrafts and batik. "During the final moments of his life, he managed to visit Melaka for a holiday with his wife, Tun Jeanne Abdullah, visited the Istana Melaka with his family, and enjoyed cendol in Kampung Hulu by the Melaka River on Dec 10 last year."
