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The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia's Largest Padel Tournament Registration Now Open
THE Volvo Padel Open is set to return in 2025 with its most ambitious edition yet, promising a larger prize pool, expanded competition categories, and enhanced participant experience. The tournament, recognised as the largest of its kind in Malaysia, will run from June 21 to July 27 2025, with registration now officially open. Organised in collaboration with three prominent padel venues in the Klang Valley – Joy Division Padel, Padelground, and PadelKu – this year's tournament will accommodate up to 320 players. Competitors will vie for a share of prizes exceeding RM180,000 in value, including cash, merchandise, complimentary court hours, and an exclusive week-long experience in a fully-electric Volvo vehicle. The registration window closes on July 3, 2025, with a one-off entry fee of RM160 per person or RM320 per team. In a show of appreciation to its customers, Volvo is offering a 50% discount on individual registration fees for Volvo vehicle owners. Acknowledging the rising calibre of local players, the 2025 edition introduces three refined competition categories – Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced – aimed at accommodating both seasoned competitors and those new to the sport. The Beginner category will now feature an 'americano' format during the qualifying rounds, enabling individual players to partner with multiple teammates in a rotation system. Points are earned through each match, and the top 16 male and female scorers will move on to the semifinals, which are divided into men's and women's divisions. Intermediate and Advanced players will participate in men's or mixed team formats from the outset. Qualifying rounds will adopt a round-robin structure with sets capped at five games. Those advancing will face off in elimination matches played to seven games, with finalists competing in a full match format. READ ALSO: Volvo Padel Open Returns with new format and renewed commitment to local talent To ensure equitable competition, players in the Beginner and Intermediate tiers must undergo skill assessments conducted by professional coaches prior to the tournament. These evaluations will determine appropriate category placement based on actual playing ability. In preparation for the main event, coaching clinics will be made available at no cost for participants in the Beginner and Intermediate categories. Conducted in groups of four, the hour-long sessions are designed to build skills and instil confidence among newer players. The tournament will culminate in a grand finale on July 27. 2025 at the newly unveiled JOY2 complex – Joy Division Padel's latest venue in Jalan Penchala, Petaling Jaya. Featuring two tournament-grade courts, the finals will be open to the public, with exclusive hospitality services provided for all registered participants. The 2025 Volvo Padel Open also benefits from the support of key sponsors. Tactical Padel is the official equipment provider, contributing tournament balls, branded merchandise, and winner prizes. Glacéau vitaminwater, distributed by Coca-Cola Malaysia, will serve as the event's official energy drink, while creative production is managed by Directors' ThinkTank. Those interested in competing in this premier sporting event are encouraged to secure their slots early, as participation is capped. Registration is available online via
The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Registrations now open for Malaysia's largest padel tournament
THE Volvo Padel Open is set to return in 2025 with its most ambitious edition yet, promising a larger prize pool, expanded competition categories, and enhanced participant experience. The tournament, recognised as the largest of its kind in Malaysia, will run from June 21 to July 27 2025, with registration now officially open. Organised in collaboration with three prominent padel venues in the Klang Valley – Joy Division Padel, Padelground, and PadelKu – this year's tournament will accommodate up to 320 players. Competitors will vie for a share of prizes exceeding RM180,000 in value, including cash, merchandise, complimentary court hours, and an exclusive week-long experience in a fully-electric Volvo vehicle. The registration window closes on July 3, 2025, with a one-off entry fee of RM160 per person or RM320 per team. In a show of appreciation to its customers, Volvo is offering a 50% discount on individual registration fees for Volvo vehicle owners. Acknowledging the rising calibre of local players, the 2025 edition introduces three refined competition categories – Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced – aimed at accommodating both seasoned competitors and those new to the sport. The Beginner category will now feature an 'americano' format during the qualifying rounds, enabling individual players to partner with multiple teammates in a rotation system. Points are earned through each match, and the top 16 male and female scorers will move on to the semifinals, which are divided into men's and women's divisions. Intermediate and Advanced players will participate in men's or mixed team formats from the outset. Qualifying rounds will adopt a round-robin structure with sets capped at five games. Those advancing will face off in elimination matches played to seven games, with finalists competing in a full match format. To ensure equitable competition, players in the Beginner and Intermediate tiers must undergo skill assessments conducted by professional coaches prior to the tournament. These evaluations will determine appropriate category placement based on actual playing ability. In preparation for the main event, coaching clinics will be made available at no cost for participants in the Beginner and Intermediate categories. Conducted in groups of four, the hour-long sessions are designed to build skills and instil confidence among newer players. The tournament will culminate in a grand finale on July 27. 2025 at the newly unveiled JOY2 complex – Joy Division Padel's latest venue in Jalan Penchala, Petaling Jaya. Featuring two tournament-grade courts, the finals will be open to the public, with exclusive hospitality services provided for all registered participants. The 2025 Volvo Padel Open also benefits from the support of key sponsors. Tactical Padel is the official equipment provider, contributing tournament balls, branded merchandise, and winner prizes. Glacéau vitaminwater, distributed by Coca-Cola Malaysia, will serve as the event's official energy drink, while creative production is managed by Directors' ThinkTank. Those interested in competing in this premier sporting event are encouraged to secure their slots early, as participation is capped. Registration is available online via
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Selangor formulates water master plan to handle water issues holistically
KUALA SELANGOR: The Selangor government is currently drafting a water master plan to address issues related to long-term water supply, pollution and solving flood problems in certain areas of the state in a holistic manner. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the master plan, which will be used as a guideline in managing water resources, includes aspects of storage, location of reservoirs and long-term flood control systems, is expected to be completed within a year. 'If there is less water, we face supply problems, but if there is more, there will be floods and this master plan will take both aspects into account comprehensively. 'So far, more than 100 ponds have been identified throughout the state and most of them are in the process of being gazetted as strategic storage areas,' he said when met by reporters after the handover ceremony of the Raw Water Guarantee Scheme (SJAM) Package A and C project, here today. Meanwhile, Amirudin said the implementation of SJAM is part of the state government's proactive steps to ensure sufficient raw water supply for at least the next 50 years. He said SJAM is expected to be one of the biggest initiatives in the history of Selangor's water management towards ensuring a more stable water supply, and this step forward is needed in facing the effects of climate change and rapid development. Amirudin said the handover of the two packages complemented the other two packages that had been operating previously, thus ensuring a continuous water supply to four million residents in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. He said that in total, RM320 million was spent on the construction of SJAM with the aim of ensuring water supply to 1.2 million water user accounts in Selangor is guaranteed even during times of pollution. 'I wouldn't dare say 100 per cent but more than 90 per cent will be ensured of receiving continuous water supply despite the possibility of several other unavoidable challenges,' he said.
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Selangor formulates water master plan to tackle supply, flood issues
KUALA SELANGOR: The Selangor government is currently drafting a water master plan to address issues related to long-term water supply, pollution and solving flood problems in certain areas of the state in a holistic manner. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the master plan, which will be used as a guideline in managing water resources, includes aspects of storage, location of reservoirs and long-term flood control systems, is expected to be completed within a year. "If there is less water, we face supply problems, but if there is more, there will be floods and this master plan will take both aspects into account comprehensively. "So far, more than 100 ponds have been identified throughout the state and most of them are in the process of being gazetted as strategic storage areas," he said when met by reporters after the handover ceremony of the Raw Water Guarantee Scheme (SJAM) Package A and C project, here today. Meanwhile, Amirudin said the implementation of SJAM is part of the state government's proactive steps to ensure sufficient raw water supply for at least the next 50 years. He said SJAM is expected to be one of the biggest initiatives in the history of Selangor's water management towards ensuring a more stable water supply, and this step forward is needed in facing the effects of climate change and rapid development. Amirudin said the handover of the two packages complemented the other two packages that had been operating previously, thus ensuring a continuous water supply to four million residents in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. He said that in total, RM320 million was spent on the construction of SJAM with the aim of ensuring water supply to 1.2 million water user accounts in Selangor is guaranteed even during times of pollution. "I wouldn't dare say 100 per cent but more than 90 per cent will be ensured of receiving continuous water supply despite the possibility of several other unavoidable challenges," he said. – BERNAMA
Barnama
13-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Selangor Formulates Water Master Plan To Handle Water Issues Holistically
KUALA SELANGOR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government is currently drafting a water master plan to address issues related to long-term water supply, pollution and solving flood problems in certain areas of the state in a holistic manner. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the master plan, which will be used as a guideline in managing water resources, includes aspects of storage, location of reservoirs and long-term flood control systems, is expected to be completed within a year. "If there is less water, we face supply problems, but if there is more, there will be floods and this master plan will take both aspects into account comprehensively. "So far, more than 100 ponds have been identified throughout the state and most of them are in the process of being gazetted as strategic storage areas," he said when met by reporters after the handover ceremony of the Raw Water Guarantee Scheme (SJAM) Package A and C project, here today. Meanwhile, Amirudin said the implementation of SJAM is part of the state government's proactive steps to ensure sufficient raw water supply for at least the next 50 years. He said SJAM is expected to be one of the biggest initiatives in the history of Selangor's water management towards ensuring a more stable water supply, and this step forward is needed in facing the effects of climate change and rapid development. Amirudin said the handover of the two packages complemented the other two packages that had been operating previously, thus ensuring a continuous water supply to four million residents in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. He said that in total, RM320 million was spent on the construction of SJAM with the aim of ensuring water supply to 1.2 million water user accounts in Selangor is guaranteed even during times of pollution. "I wouldn't dare say 100 per cent but more than 90 per cent will be ensured of receiving continuous water supply despite the possibility of several other unavoidable challenges," he said.
