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Daily Express
04-08-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
RM5,000 venture brings in RM1 million yearly
Published on: Monday, August 04, 2025 Published on: Mon, Aug 04, 2025 Text Size: Jonathan (third left) receives the Penternak Ikan Jaya award from Anwar witnessed by Jeffrey, Hajiji, Mat Sabu and Arthur. Kota Kinabalu: With just RM5,000 young Sabah entrepreneur and athlete Jonathan Wong built a thriving aquaculture business within just nine years and whose yearly revenue now exceeds RM1 million. For this, he was presented with a 'Penternak Ikan Jaya' award by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the closing of the National Farmers, Breeders and Fishermen's Day (HPPNK) 2025 at Sabah International Convention Centre, Sunday. He received a trophy and RM20,000 cash from Anwar, witnessed by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup and Deputy Chief Minister cum State Agriculture and Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Jonathan thanked his team for their dedication and hard work, and to his family for their unwavering support. Jonathan is the elder son of prominent Sabah entrepreneur and Chinese community leader Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen and Datuk Wong Ten An. Besides being executive director of developers WSG Group, he founded and expanded his own aquaculture business in Tuaran. The company's core operations include the farming of white shrimp, milkfish, hydroponics, eggs farming and related processed products. He said his company aims to adopt more IoT-based systems to increase both production output and quality through smart farming technologies. 'We will implement more modern technologies and methods to improve the survival rates and the quality of aquaculture products,' he said. The 'Penternak Ikan Jaya' is one of Malaysia's prestigious agriculture awards. Recipients are recognised for their innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and positive contributions to the community. The award not only honours personal or corporate achievements but also aim to inspire more people to venture into agriculture to promote technological advancement and stimulate economic growth within communities. Among Jonathan's innovations is cultured duckweed as a key ingredient in fish feed, a breakthrough that earned him the Most Outstanding Commercial Collaboration Award in Eskpo Kecemerlangan Reka Cipta (Excocipta) 2024. Jonathan represented Malaysia in international long jump competitions. He has won numerous major awards, including two gold medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix and making it into the Paralympic finals twice, bringing glory to the nation. As president of the Sabah Para Swimming Association, it won 17 gold, seven silver, and three bronze medals at the XXI Sukma Para Games in Sarawak last year. * 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
Borneo Post
03-08-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sabahan wins national award for million-ringgit aquaculture success
Jonathan (second left) receives the Penternak Ikan Jaya award from Anwar (third right), witnessed by (from left), Jeffrey, Hajiji, Mat Sabu and Arthur. KOTA KINABALU (Aug 3): From a humble start-up capital of just RM5,000, Sabah's prominent young entrepreneur and athlete Jonathan Wong has built a thriving aquaculture business with annual revenue surpassing RM1 million in just nine years. In recognition of his achievements, Jonathan was conferred the 'Penternak Ikan Jaya' award by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the award presentation and closing ceremony of the National Farmers, Breeders and Fishermen's Day (HPPNK) 2025 held at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here on Sunday. He received a trophy and RM20,000 cash prize from Anwar, in the presence of the Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup and Deputy Chief Minister cum Agriculture and Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan. 'I would like to thank my company and team for their dedication and hard work, and to my family for their unwavering support. 'It is because of all of you that I am fortunate to receive this national Penternak Ikan Jaya award and recognition today,' said Wong during an interview after receiving the award. Jonathan is the elder son of Sabahan entrepreneur and Chinese community leader Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen and Datuk Wong Ten An. In addition to serving as the executive director of WSG Group, he has also founded and expanded his own aquaculture business in Tuaran. Jonathan said he established his company in 2016 with only RM5,000 in capital. After nine years of hard work, research and development, the company now earns over RM1 million in annual revenue. The company's core operations include the farming of white shrimp, milkfish, hydroponics, eggs farming and related processed products. Moving forward, Jonathan said his company aims to adopt more IoT-based systems to increase both production output and quality through smart farming technologies. 'We will implement more modern technologies and methods to improve the survival rates and the quality of aquaculture products,' he said. Jonathan is known for his boldness in innovation, having cultured duckweed as a key ingredient in fish feed, a breakthrough that earned him the Most Outstanding Commercial Collaboration Award in Eskpo Kecemerlangan Reka Cipta (Excocipta) 2024. Jonathan is not only a successful young entrepreneur with a sharp business acumen but also a world-class athlete, having represented Malaysia in international long jump competitions. He has won numerous major awards, including two gold medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix and making it into the Paralympic finals twice, bringing glory to the nation. Wong is also dedicated to nurturing future athletes. He currently serves as the president of the Sabah Para Swimming Association, which under his leadership, achieved an impressive 17 gold, seven silver and three bronze medals at the XXI Sukma Para Games in Sarawak last year. The 'Penternak Ikan Jaya' award is one of Malaysia's prestigious agriculture sector honors that aims to honour individuals or businesses with outstanding achievements in aquaculture, especially fish farming. Recipients are recognized for their innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and positive contributions to the community. These awards do not only honour personal or corporate achievements but also aim to inspire more people to venture into agriculture in effort to promote technological advancement and the stimulate economic growth within communities.
Daily Express
19-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Growth of Benoni sees 3,000 locals being employed
Published on: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 19, 2025 Text Size: Armizan, Juil and Susan expressed excited over the Rahmah Madani Sales Programme at the compound of the cinema at Parklane City, Benoni. PAPAR: The development of Benoni New Township has created about 3,000 job opportunities for the locals, said its developer, WSG Group Managing Director Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen. She said businesses that are established in Benoni Commercial Centre and Parklane City employ mostly locals. Advertisement For instance, she said a newly-opened kopitiam named Dojo Nanyang Kopi House has hired more than 50 Paparians for their outlet, same as another fast-food A&W 'We have more than 300 shops at Parklane City and Benoni Commercial Centre and created more than 3,000 job opportunities in the Benoni New Township.' Susan said this when met at the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Mini Carnival and Rahmah Madani Sales Programme (PJRM) held at Parklane City, here, last Wednesday. The programme was officiated by the Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. Susan said she felt proud that the Benoni New Township she developed could play host to the carnival and launching of Malaysian film, 'Impak Maksima 2'. 'This is the first time that a movie premiere is held right here in Parklane City, Papar,' she said. With the support from the government, she said her company was able to develop the new township, complete with the modern facilities. Apart from the fast-food outlets, she said the township also had banks such as Koperasi Co-op bank Pertama Malaysia Berhad (CBP) and soon-to-open, Affin Bank and Maybank. She added that her company is also constructing Parklane Residences Lifestyles Condominium priced from RM246,000 onwards. She said the amenities at the township, such as food and beverage (F&B) outlets, reflexology, hairdressing salons and cinema, have attracted tourists to Parklane City, especially Bruneians. Susan hoped that the government would organise more such events in Parklane City in the future. On future developments, she added that her company is currently in talks with a higher learning institution to establish a college branch in Parklane City as well and she is looking into a proposal to provide a night market that will help small-time traders here. She said a new petrol station will be developed, while Parkson has agreed to enter the shopping mall in Parklane City. Also present were Limbahau Assemblyman Datuk Juil Nuatim and 10Star Cinemas Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer Onn Norshal Hamzah. * 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
Borneo Post
16-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Benoni New Township creates 3,000 jobs
Armizan (eighth left), Juil (seventh left), Susan (fourth left) and Onn Norshal (eighth right) with the stars of Impak Maksima 2 at the movie's premiere at 10Star Cinemas, Parklane City. PAPAR (July 16): The development of Benoni New Township has generated approximately 3,000 job opportunities for the local community, said WSG Group Managing Director Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen. Susan shared that businesses operating in the Benoni Commercial Centre and Parklane City predominantly employ locals. For instance, the recently opened DOJO Nanyang Kopi House and A&W outlet at Parklane City have each hired over 50 Paparians. 'We have more than 300 shops operating in Parklane City and Benoni Commercial Centre,' she said. 'There are more than 3,000 job opportunities created at Benoni New Township.' She was speaking to the media during the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Mini Carnival and Rahmah Madani Sales Programme held at Parklane City on Wednesday. The event was officiated by Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. The event also marked a historic moment for Papar, with the premiere of the Malaysian film Impak Maksima 2 held at 10Star Cinemas in Parklane City — the first movie premiere ever hosted in the area. Susan expressed her pride that the township her company developed could host both the carnival and the film premiere. 'This is the first time that a movie premiere was held right here in Parklane City, Papar,' she said. With government support, she added, WSG Group was able to develop the township with modern amenities. These include well-known F&B outlets like A&W, McDonald's and KFC, as well as financial institutions such as Koperasi Co-opbank Pertama Malaysia Berhad (CBP), with Affin Bank and Maybank set to open soon. Susan also highlighted the ongoing development of Parklane Residences Lifestyle Condominium, with units starting from RM246,000. She noted that the township's amenities such as F&B outlets, reflexology centres, hair salons and a cinema, have been drawing visitors, particularly from Brunei. Susan expressed hope that more government events would be organised in Parklane City in the future. Looking ahead, she announced that a new petrol station will be developed in the township and confirmed that Parkson has agreed to establish a presence in the upcoming shopping mall. Additionally, WSG Group is in discussions with a higher learning institution to open a branch campus in Parklane City. Also present at the event were Limbahau assemblyman Datuk Juil Nuatim and 10Star Cinemas Sdn Bhd CEO Onn Norshal Hamzah.
Daily Express
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
1,000 to attend Papar carnival
Published on: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 28, 2025 By: [] Text Size: Onn (centre) and the others showing thumbs up on Susan's (2nd right) property developments. PAPAR: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living will hold a grand multi-day carnival starting July 16 at the 10Star Cinemas and Majestic Ballroom here at Parklane City. Over 1,000 people are expected to attend. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor and the Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali are expected to officiate the event. 10Star Cinemas Sdn Bhd is the co-organiser and its Chief Executive Officer Onn Norshal Hamzah has invited WSG Group Managing Director Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen. The cinema at Parklane City will hold a nationwide premiere of the highly anticipated Malaysian film 'Impak Maksima 2' that day. A launch ceremony will also be held for an anti-scam movie titled 'Polis Action Silent Code', which is done in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM). The event will feature stalls both inside and outside the ballroom, as well as a display of sports cars to hype up the premiere of 'Impak Maksima 2'. Onn said 500 seats across six halls of the cinema had been reserved for Armizan's supporters and Papar residents. Meanwhile, Susan believed the event would make Parklane City a hotspot for Paparians. She pledged full support for the event, including providing more parking spaces and necessary services to ensure the carnival is a memorable experience for the people of Papar. Meanwhile, an Indonesian film distributor has requested to launch their upcoming horror film at 10Star Cinemas in Papar,. He noted their previous true story-based film 'Vina' at the cinema has received overwhelming response. 10Star Cinemas currently has six cinemas across Sabah, with Tawau leading in revenue, but Benoni's outlet is rapidly climbing and is expected to become the top-performing cinema in Sabah by year-end. 'We're already seeing over 3,000 weekend admissions, which is a fantastic result,' he said. There are plans to expand expand into the newly developed Kinarut Palm City, another project by WSG Group, and create an upgraded version of its cinema entertainment complex. He added that 10Star Cinemas has invested around RM5 million for its project in Papar, and the company plans to invest RM7 million in Kinarut. In addition to a cinema and banquet hall, the new development would include a café, bookstore, and other related outlets to create a more comprehensive wellness and leisure entertainment hub. * 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
