Latest news with #MohdGhazali
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Institution of Engineers Malaysia Sabah Branch gain valuable insights at TM Tg Aru Cable Landing Station
Published on: Friday, August 15, 2025 Published on: Fri, Aug 15, 2025 Text Size: Mohd Ghazali with visitors at the TM Tanjung Aru Cable Landing Station. Kota Kinabalu: Members of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sabah Branch gained valuable insights into critical telecommunications infrastructure during a technical visit to the TM Tanjung Aru Cable Landing Station, Thursday. The half-day visit provided a platform for engaging discussions on emerging technologies and challenges facing the telecommunications sector, while offering participants a firsthand look at the sophisticated systems that power Malaysia's digital connectivity. Station Manager Mohd Ghazali Mohd Azim briefed the engineers on the facility's crucial role in supporting national and regional communications. He detailed the station's infrastructure and the comprehensive measures in place to ensure network resilience and security. The facility serves as a vital submarine cable landing site, connecting international subsea fibre optic cables to Malaysia's terrestrial network. This strategic location enhances regional connectivity and supports high-speed internet, data and voice services for both residential and commercial users across Sabah and neighbouring areas. General Manager of Network Sabah at Telekom Malaysia, Husni Rizal Syahriansyah, hosted the visit, which was coordinated by IEM Sabah Branch Executive Committee member Leona Ng. Participants expressed appreciation for the opportunity to observe the complex operations that underpin Malaysia's digital infrastructure. The visit reinforced IEM Sabah Branch's commitment to promoting knowledge-sharing and professional development through industry engagement. The technical tour highlighted the station's critical functions in maintaining the country's telecommunications backbone, providing engineers with deeper understanding of the operational challenges and technological advances in the sector. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * 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
.jpg&w=3840&q=100)
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Luma Hotel cements its position among top luxury stays in Malaysia
Published on: Friday, August 15, 2025 Published on: Fri, Aug 15, 2025 Text Size: Participants posing with Mohd Ghazali. Kota Kinabalu: The Luma Hotel Kota Kinabalu has cemented its reputation as one of Malaysia's top luxury stays after clinching four wins at the 2025 Haute Grandeur Global Awards. The Haute Grandeur Global Awards are known for honouring excellence in hotels, spas and restaurants worldwide, with winners determined solely through guest feedback. The hotel was named Best Design Hotel in Malaysia, Best Boutique Hotel in Malaysia, Best Destination Hotel in Malaysia and Best New Hotel in Malaysia (under three years). Its General Manager Gordon Montoya Seet said the recognition was a humbling affirmation of the hotel's efforts. 'We are humbled to be recognised by all of our guests with these awards,' he said. According to him, the achievement reflected the team's dedication to delivering exceptional service and memorable experiences. Opened less than three years ago, The Luma is celebrated as Borneo's first creative design boutique hotel. Its interior draws inspiration from Sabah's lush rainforests and natural abundance, with the name 'Luma' meaning 'home' in a local native language. The hotel's nature-inspired urban concept features green tones, organic furnishings and Sabahan hospitality, making it a sought-after stay in Kota Kinabalu. The Luma is part of the Design Hotels portfolio and Marriott Bonvoy, under the Marriott International brand, and is also listed in the Michelin Guide's Tablet Hotels Selection.
