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The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Johor Xtif campaign to boost sports and healthy lifestyle in community
THE Johor government is set to roll out the Johor Xtif campaign to encourage sports as a healthy lifestyle practice among residents. State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah announced the initiative, which will engage families, schools, government agencies, and corporate sectors. Mohd Hairi revealed that Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi is expected to launch the campaign in August. 'The details will be shared at the launch, to be held in Mersing,' he said during a press conference after officiating the Bank Rakyat Johor International Marathon (BRJIM) 2025. The marathon, co-organised by the State Sports Council (MSNJ) and Bank Rakyat, aims to attract over 8,000 local and international runners. 'With thousands participating, BRJIM 2025 will not only showcase Johor globally but also boost the state's economy through tourism and services,' Mohd Hairi added. The event aligns with the vision of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, to establish the state as a Sports Nation by 2030. Scheduled for November 8-9 at Kota Jail, the marathon includes five race categories: 42km full marathon, 21km half-marathon, 10km run, 5km run, and a 2km Nuri Dash Run for children.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Johor Xtif Aims To Promote Sports As Healthy Lifestyle Practice Among Community
JOHOR BAHRU, July 30 (Bernama) -- The Johor government will introduce the Johor Xtif campaign in a bid to promote sports as a healthy and active lifestyle practice among the community. State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said the campaign will touch on several elements, including the family institutions, schools, government agencies and the corporate sector. He said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi is expected to launch the initiative in August. "The details will be shared at the launch, to be held in Mersing,' he told a media conference after officiating the Bank Rakyat Johor International Marathon (BRJIM) 2025 here today. Also present were State Sports Council (MSNJ) director Mohd Ekmaluddin Ishak and Bank Rakyat chief executive officer Ahmad Shahril Mohd Shariff. Mohd Hairi also said that BRJIM 2025, co-organised by MSNJ and Bank Rakyat as the main sponsor, is expected to attract over 8,000 local and foreign runners. "With the participation of thousands of runners, I am confident BRJIM 2025 will not only promote Johor on the international stage, but also invigorate the state's economy through the tourism and services sectors,' he said. He added that the marathon would also be able to strengthen the state's position as a regional sports hub, aligning with the aspirations of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, for the state to become a Sports Nation by 2030. The programme, also supported by the Johor Stadium Corporation and to be held in Kota Jail here on Nov 8-9, will feature five race categories - 42-kilometre (km) full marathon and 21km half-marathon that are open to participants aged 18 and above; as well as the 10km run (16 years and above); 5km run (13 years and above); and the 2km Nuri Dash Run (children aged 10 to 12).
The Star
13-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Bangsa Johor Games athletes get free tickets to watch final match for Piala Sumbangsih
MUAR: The Johor government will provide free tickets to watch the final match for the 2025-2026 Piala Sumbangsih between the Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) and Selangor teams for athletes competing in the 2025 Bangsa Johor Games. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi ( pic ) said the tickets will be given to the Bangsa Johor Games athletes for their contribution in making the games a success. He said the athletes concerned could get the tickets for the match, to be held at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium (SSI) on Aug 8, from their respective assemblyman. "I hope the Bangsa Johor Games athletes will be able to spare some time on Aug 8 to come and fill up SSI to watch the match between JDT and Selangor for the Piala Sumbangsih," he said when opening the two-day Bangsa Johor Games at the Tunku Mahkota Ismail Youth Centre here on Saturday (July 12) night. Also present was State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah. Onn Hafiz said that the Bangsa Johor Games Games, which began last year as an annual event, was an initiative by the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, to encourage the people of Johor, especially the youth, to engage in meaningful activities and strengthen the spirit of unity. "The Regent of Johor wants the young people to progress, fill their time with beneficial activities, be educated and get good jobs,' he said, adding that the state government had allocated more than RM1.7mil for the sports meet. Meanwhile, Mohd Hairi, in his speech, said that the Bangsa Johor Games was organised as a platform to discover new sports talents among young people, providing them the opportunity to be nurtured and developed towards becoming a major force in the sporting arena. - Bernama
Barnama
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
SBJ Athletes Get Free Tickets To Watch Final Match For Piala Sumbangsih- Onn Hafiz
MUAR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The Johor government will provide free tickets to watch the final match for the 2025-2026 Piala Sumbangsih between the Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) and Selangor teams for athletes competing in the 2025 Bangsa Johor Games (SBJ). Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the tickets will be given to the SBJ athletes for their contribution in making the games a success. He said the athletes concerned could get the tickets for the match, to be held at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium (SSI) on Aug 8, from their respective assemblyman. bootstrap slideshow 'I hope the SBJ athletes will be able to spare some time on Aug 8 to come and fill up SSI to watch the match between JDT and Selangor for the Piala Sumbangsih,' he said when opening the two-day SBJ Games at the Tunku Mahkota Ismail Youth Centre (TMIYC) here last night. Also present was State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah. Onn Hafiz said that the SBJ Games, which began last year as an annual event, was an initiative by the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, to encourage the people of Johor, especially the youth, to engage in meaningful activities and strengthen the spirit of unity. 'The Regent of Johor wants the young people to progress, fill their time with beneficial activities, be educated and get good jobs,' he said, adding that the state government had allocated more than RM1.7 million for the sports meet. Meanwhile, Mohd Hairi, in his speech, said that the SBJ Games was organised as a platform to discover new sports talents among young people, providing them the opportunity to be nurtured and developed towards becoming a major force in the sporting arena. -- BERNAMA
New Straits Times
29-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Johor plans bigger KJH next year with Tourism, Majestic Johor
JOHOR BARU: The Johor state government plans to collaborate with Tourism Johor and Majestic Johor to expand the scale and reach of the Karnival Jom Heboh (KJH) next year. State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said the initiative aims to provide a broader and more impactful platform for local young entrepreneurs. Speaking at the KJH X National Pineapple Day event at Angsana Johor Baru Mall, Mohd Hairi said that the three-day programme had already attracted more than 250,000 visitors as of yesterday. "I would like to express my sincere thanks to Media Prima for organising this programme, which serves as a stepping stone for emerging entrepreneurs. "We can see many Johorean entrepreneurs, particularly among the younger generation, raising their profiles and becoming more competitive in the market. "God willing, we hope to organise an even bigger programme next year. Today, visitors were already arriving early in the morning. I, along with the Tourism Johor director, may begin early planning, potentially in partnership with Majestic Johor. "I also hope that next year's edition will feature Johor-born artistes," he told reporters during his visit to the KJH X National Pineapple Day booths, accompanied by Media Prima chief operating officer Datuk Mohd Efendi Omar. Yesterday, Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup was reported as saying that the ministry was confident of achieving its 500,000-visitor target for KJH X National Pineapple Day. As of yesterday, he said, 50 per cent of that target had already been achieved.
