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Tottenham Hotspur Announces Ant International As Global Payment Solutions And Digital Wallet Partner

Club announces strategic partnership with Ant International, a global leader in digital payment and financial technology The partnership, which incorporates associated brands Alipay+, WorldFirst and Antom, will see Ant International become the Club’s exclusive Official Global Payment Solutions and Digital Wallet Partner and Alipay+ the first Official Training Wear Sleeve Partner for both the men’s and women’s teams Ant International will be working with the Club to support growth of and increase engagement with our supporters across the Asia-Pacific region Tottenham Hotspur recently announced a new three-year strategic partnership with Ant International, a digital payment and financial technology leader. The partnership sees Ant International, together with its business brands Alipay+, Antom and WorldFirst, become the exclusive Official Global Payment Solutions and Digital Wallet Partner of Tottenham Hotspur, and Alipay+ the first Official Training Wear Sleeve Partner for both the men’

Al-Ikhsan Chooses ComeBy as Retail Analytics Partner to Elevate Customer Experience and Store Performance

Al-Ikhsan Sports, the Malaysian premier sports retailer in Malaysia, has recently embarked on a comprehensive research initiative to identify innovative technology providers as part of their commitment to delivering exceptional shopping experiences to their customers. After careful evaluation, Al-Ikhsan Sports is proud to announce its strategic partnership with ComeBy, a prominent retail analytics platform, to revolutionise the customer’s experience and enhance store performances across the nation. With a strong focus on staying at the forefront of technological advancements in retail, Al-Ikhsan Sports aims to tailor its products and services to meet customer-specific advance needs. This collaboration will enable Al-Ikhsan Sports to tap into a wealth of data, improving the way they understand their customers, optimise their stores, and drive revenue growth. "At Al-Ikhsan Sports, we are always looking at ways to improve the overall customer journey within our stores," said Mr.

Chance to Win 6 Months of Free Toll on DUKE with Touch ‘n Go’s DUKE of the Road Campaign

Users will also receive RM8 rebate with every RFID tag purchase Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd (“Touch ‘n Go”) is currently running a RFID usage campaign which aims to encourage users to adopt RFID as their primary mode of toll payment for cashless and seamless convenience. Visitors to the DUKE of the Road campaign roadshows will receive a RM8 rebate with every purchase of a RFID tag. In addition, each tag purchase will earn them a chance to be one of fifteen winners to win 6 months of free toll on DUKE highway! Details of the roadshows are as follows: Plaza Arkadia 27 - 30 July 2023 Thu & Fri – 12pm to 10pm Sat & Sun – 10am to 10pm AEON AU2 Mall Setiawangsa 4 - 6 August 2023 Sun - 10am to 10pm Fri & Sat – 10am to 11pm The roadshows will provide the opportunity for users to conveniently purchase RFID tags and get them fitted on their vehicles free of charge, as well as learn more about the benefits of RFID. They will also be able to enjoy fun activities with exciting prizes for the wh

Powered By On-pitch Electricity, PUMA And Manchester City Launch The 2023/24 Third Kit In Tokyo, Japan

Global sports company PUMA and Treble winners Manchester City have today launched its new, electrifying Manchester City Third kit – a kit designed to embody the pulsating life and dynamism of the City of Manchester. The new kit was exclusively launched in Tokyo, Japan as part of City’s pre-season tour. Manchester City, a team breaking the mould, continues to redefine the game of football – the way it's played, coached, and perceived. The 2023/24 Third kit is the manifestation of City's electrifying style of play, and the thrilling ambiance that envelops every match. The jersey’s design features an electric spark pattern throughout, fused with neon pink versions of the club crest and partner logos. Now, you don’t just feel City's electrical charge when watching a match – you see it. “The amazing electricity that Manchester City brings to the pitch every week is nothing short of awe-inspiring,” said Marco Mueller, PUMA Senior Head of Product Line Management Teamsport Apparel.

Christopher Eubanks Named Winner of the OPPO Breakthrough Inspiration Award at Wimbledon 2023

OPPO, the global smart technology company and Official Smartphone Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon announced Christopher Eubanks as the winner of the prestigious 2023 OPPO Breakthrough Inspiration Award. Established to recognise excellent performances during The Championships, the OPPO Breakthrough Inspiration Award honours young players who have excelled and made breakthroughs and aims to inspire them to reach new heights in their playing careers. With an exceptional level of skill and talent showcased through the event this year, Christopher Eubanks emerged as the winner after a rigorous selection process involving shortlisting by a panel of broadcast commentators and voting by global fans. This year's other shortlisted candidates also included Mirra Andreeva, Marta Kostyuk, and Jiri Lehecka. A sensation at this year’s Wimbledon, Christopher Eubanks roars to his career-high of No. 43 in the world and brings inspiration to all with his dazzling journey. With his remarkable

Coway Run 2023 Welcomes Runners into the ‘Coway World’

The yearly run event returns with a new 21km half marathon category Coway, the Best Life Solution Company, is thrilled to announce the return of its highly-anticipated yearly run which will be happening on 10 September 2023 at Dataran Merdeka. Themed “Enter Our World”, Coway Run 2023 will be bringing a unique and immersive experience to participants, sending them on a journey to see the world through Coway’s eyes. On top of 10km competitive run, Coway Run 2023 changes for the better by introducing a whole new category - 21km for runners who wish to challenge a heightened level of competitiveness. The 5km fun run features five thematic obstacles whereby participants will run through our Coway product elements such as water, wind and many more. Coway Run’s signature colossal-sized products will also be there transporting participants into the Coway World. More than RM20,000 cash prizes await the winners of 10km and 21km competitive run. Participants will also stand a chance to have an ex

Join the Game-Changer: AFA Superapp Digitalises the Malaysian Sports Experience

The superapp by AFA Community is designed to promote active and healthier lifestyles by making it easy and rewarding to stay active with a community AFA Community is championing the digitalisation of sporting activities in the Malaysian community with the introduction of its new AFA Superapp — a sports community platform that lets users create and find activities, manage RSVPs in groups, book venues and pay seamlessly, earn loyalty points and redeem rewards, and enjoy deals from partners — all at their fingertips. Alex Yoong, Malaysian professional racing driver, Farah Ann, Malaysian gymnast, Samuel Siew, CEO and Co-Founder of AFA Super app and YB  Hannah. Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sports after the talk show This effort to digitalise sports supports the core strategies that the Youth & Sports Ministry of Malaysia (KBS) and the National Sports Institute of Malaysia (ISN) have mapped out in order to make Malaysia an active nation by 2023. Co-developed by SegWitz, the AFA supe

Touch ‘n Go eWallet is the Official eWallet for Malaysian Football League 2023

Football fans will be able to enjoy cashback on matchday tickets when paying with the eWallet (L-R) Alan Ni, Chief Executive Officer of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd, Stuart Ramalingam, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Football League, and Danny Chua, Chief Commercial Officer of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd marking Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s partnership with Malaysian Football League. Besides being the official eWallet for Malaysian Football League 2023, Touch ‘n Go eWallet will also be sponsoring the 2023 season for Perlawanan Sumbangsih, Super League, FA Cup, MFL Cup, MFL Challenge Cup and Malaysia Cup. Touch ‘n Go Group, via TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (“TNG Digital”), owner and operator of Touch ‘n Go eWallet, is the official eWallet for Malaysian Football League (“MFL”) 2023. Touch ‘n Go eWallet will also be sponsoring the 2023 season for Perlawanan Sumbangsih, Super League (Liga Super), FA Cup (Piala FA), MFL Cup (Piala MFL), MFL Challenge Cup, and Malaysia Cup (Piala Malaysia). To celebrate this

Rinani Signs Share Sale Agreement For KLCFC

Company acquires majority stake in football club from KLFA Forth from L-R: KLFA president Khalid Abdul Samad, Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Azman Bin Abidin, Stanley Bernard, Managing Director of KLCFC, Datuk Seri Noor Azerai Ahmad, Rinani director Azri Azerai Rinani Group Berhad (“Rinani” or “the Company”), a financial consulting firm, is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a share sale agreement (“SSA”) with the Kuala Lumpur Football Association (“KLFA”) to acquire a majority stake in Kuala Lumpur City FC Sdn Bhd (“KLFC”), the owner of the KL City FC (“KLCFC”) football club. Rinani director Azri Azerai said, “The SSA officially makes Rinani the majority owner of KLFC. We pledge to bring KLCFC’s performance on the pitch to a higher level by concentrating on coaching, player recruitment and youth development and we promise our fans better engagement and experience for their money’s worth. Besides the game, we will also focus on enhancing the revenue stream

Safee Sali Announces Retirement From Professional Football

With over 136 goals scored for club and 47 for the country, Malaysian football legend Safee Sali recently announced his retirement from professional football. The 39-year old veteran and icon who is largely considered one of the greatest Malaysian football players of all time, made the announcement marking the end of his illustrious footballing career. Following a career spanning for almost two decades, Safee bid farewell and paid tribute to his fans, colleagues, clubs and sponsors who stood by and supported him over the years. (from Right to Left): Safee Sali and YBhg Datuk Haji Hamidin Haji Mohd Amin, President of the Football Association of Malaysia The former Harimau Malaya icon who started his professional career in 2004 went on to play at some of the best football clubs both domestically and internationally including Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT), Kuala Lumpur City FC, Selangor FC and Indonesia’s Pelita Jaya FC among others. Equipped with his attacking prowess and lethal acro

XOX Strengthens Presence In Local Football Scene With KLCFC Partnership

XOX Berhad (XOX), via its sports marketing arm, XOX Pro Sport Sdn. Bhd., and the Kuala Lumpur City Football Club (KLCFC) have kick-started a partnership to offer XOX’s comprehensive range of product and service to the public. The companies in XOX’s ecosystem range from technology offerings to financial products, events management and even apparels. L-R Mr. Tan Tai Liang, Chief Sales Officer; Ms. Sylvia Kong Choo Hui, Group Chief Financial Officer XOX; Mr. Yakub Hussaini, General Manager Kuala Lumpur City FC; Mr. Winson Wong, Chief Operating Officer Kuala Lumpur City FC; Mr. Noor Azri Bin Noor Azerai, Director of Rinani Group Berhad The initial collaborative products to be rolled out are multiple co-branded mobile plans by another of XOX’s subsidiary, ONEXOX Sdn Bhd, which are targeted at KLCFC’s avid supporters. Fans of the football club who subscribe to the XOX mobile service will have the opportunity to receive exclusive news, content, multimedia updates, and promotions, among

Rinani Acquires KL City FC

Privatization of football team in line with FIFA and AFC directives for more professionally run clubs Kuala Lumpur Football Association (KLFA) president Khalid Abdul Samad (seated left) and Rinani director Azri Azerai (seated right) exchanging the agreement, witnessed by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh (centre). Rinani Group Berhad (“Rinani” or “the Company”), a financial consulting firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Kuala Lumpur City FC (“KL City FC”), Asia's second-best team in the Asian Football Confederation (“AFC”) Cup last year, champions of the 100-year old Piala Malaysia in 2021 for the fourth time in the club’s history and winner last Saturday of the Federal Territory Minister’s Trophy for the second time. Rinani director Azri Azerai said, “We welcome KL City FC to the Rinani family, which consists of MGRC (Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad), Bintai Kinden Corporation Berhad, SCIB (Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad) and Reneuco Berhad w

Piala Menteri Wilayah Persekutuan

In conjunction with the Hari Wilayah 2023 celebrations, Kuala Lumpur City FC , Asia's second-best team in the AFC Cup last year, will be organising the Piala Menteri Wilayah Persekutuan (PMWP) for the third time running, this Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras. L-R: Perak FC Coach Datuk Lim Teong Kim, Perak FC Captain Wan Zack Haikal, KL City FC Captain Paulo Josue and KL City FC Coach Bojan Hodak First held in 2021 when KL City was crowned as inaugural winners, edging neighbours Selangor on penalties following a scoreless draw, the PMWP has evolved into an annual affair of the City Boys' highest profile pre-season friendly towards the start of their Malaysian League campaign. The coveted trophy made a short hop to Seremban in 2022, after the southerners ran out 2-0 victors against the severely weakened home team, then ravaged by the ill effects of the Covid-19 virus. For this year's edition, KL City will be host