As football fever intensifies during the 2026 FIFA World Cup season, athletes and recreational players alike are returning to training grounds and football pitches worldwide. While the excitement of the game remains unmatched, the demands of sprinting, sudden directional changes and powerful kicking actions place significant strain on the body, increasing the risk of injury.
Although knee and ankle injuries often receive the most attention in football, hamstring injuries remain one of the most common yet underestimated problems affecting athletes. The recent hamstring injury suffered by Malaysian football star Arif Aiman serves as a reminder that even elite players are not immune to this condition.
According to Dr Aminudin Mohamed Shamsudin, Consultant Orthopaedic, Trauma and Sports Surgeon at Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV), hamstring injuries account for approximately 35% of all muscle-related injuries among professional athletes and affect between 10% and 30% of sports participants.
Located at the back of the thigh, the hamstring muscle group plays a critical role in running, accelerating, decelerating and maintaining stability. Often described as the body’s natural braking and propulsion system, these muscles are constantly exposed to high levels of stress during sporting activities. When overloaded, the muscle fibres may stretch beyond their limits, leading to strains, tears or, in severe cases, complete detachment from the bone.
Hamstring injuries vary considerably in severity. Mild strains may heal within several weeks, while more extensive tears can require months of rehabilitation. In the most serious cases, the tendon may separate from the bone, necessitating surgical intervention.
Young athletes face unique risks due to their developing skeletal structure. Dr Maria Shelynn Wong, Consultant Orthopaedic, Trauma and Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at SMCV, explains that adolescents may sustain growth plate injuries instead of traditional muscle tears. These injuries, known as apophyseal avulsion fractures, occur when a powerful contraction causes a small piece of bone to separate from the pelvis.
Warning signs include sudden pain, swelling, difficulty walking, reduced mobility and unusual sensations such as numbness or tingling. Early assessment through imaging such as X-rays, CT scans or MRI is often crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
While many hamstring injuries can be treated through rest and physiotherapy, severe cases involving tendon or bone separation may require surgery to restore normal function. However, surgery is only one step in the recovery process. Comprehensive rehabilitation remains essential to rebuild strength, flexibility and movement control.
Experts emphasise that returning to sport should never be based solely on the absence of pain. A structured rehabilitation programme and professional medical guidance are key to reducing the likelihood of reinjury and ensuring a safe return to competition.
Jabatan Insolvensi Malaysia (MdI) akan menganjurkan sidang media sempena Karnival Jelajah Dasar Peluang Kedua Insolvensi 2026 pada 15 Jun 2026 bertempat di Lobi Bahagian Hal Ehwal Undang-Undang (BHEUU), Putrajaya.
Sidang media ini akan disempurnakan oleh YB Dato’ Sri Azalina Othman Said, Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi), yang akan berkongsi perkembangan terkini berkaitan pelaksanaan Dasar Peluang Kedua serta pelbagai inisiatif baharu kerajaan dalam membantu individu yang pernah berdepan isu kebankrapan dan insolvensi.
Dasar Peluang Kedua merupakan antara inisiatif di bawah Kerajaan MADANI yang memberi peluang kepada individu bankrap untuk membina semula kehidupan mereka melalui proses pelepasan kebankrapan yang lebih mudah, efisien dan berperikemanusiaan. Dasar ini juga bertujuan memastikan mereka yang terkesan dapat kembali aktif menyumbang kepada ekonomi negara serta meningkatkan kualiti hidup masing-masing.
Setakat ini, pelaksanaan dasar tersebut telah membantu ratusan ribu individu mendapatkan pelepasan kebankrapan, sekali gus menunjukkan komitmen berterusan kerajaan dalam menyediakan peluang kedua kepada rakyat yang layak.
Karnival Jelajah Dasar Peluang Kedua Insolvensi 2026 pula akan menjadi platform untuk mendekati masyarakat melalui pelbagai aktiviti seperti pameran agensi, sesi konsultasi, khidmat nasihat serta penerangan berkaitan proses pelepasan kebankrapan dan pengurusan kewangan. Program ini diharap dapat meningkatkan kefahaman orang ramai mengenai hak, peluang serta bantuan yang disediakan oleh Jabatan Insolvensi Malaysia.
Wakil media dijemput hadir bagi membuat liputan sidang media ini serta mendapatkan maklumat lanjut mengenai agenda dan pelaksanaan Karnival Jelajah Dasar Peluang Kedua Insolvensi 2026.
Concorde Hotel Shah Alam has officially announced a strategic partnership with MuayFit Malaysia, launching a premier corporate wellness and team-building initiative. This corporate-grade program integrates professional martial arts disciplines—including Muay Thai and boxing—with structured physical conditioning to deliver comprehensive wellness solutions tailored for corporate groups, hotel guests, and the public.
As organizations increasingly prioritize employee well-being and organizational resilience, this collaboration introduces a highly dynamic approach to corporate team building. By utilizing combat fitness as a core methodology, the program is engineered to enhance workforce morale, foster executive leadership, and manage workplace stress through structured, high-engagement physical training.
To mark the commencement of this corporate initiative, the Kilos Fitness Centre Open Day was hosted today from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The executive showcase welcomed corporate delegates, invited guests, and families. Attendees were given comprehensive introductory tours of the premium facilities at Kilos Fitness Centre, with many participating in curated swimming and introductory Muay Thai modules. To incentivize corporate and individual enrollment, the center extended a 10% promotional discount on new memberships initiated during the event.
Demonstrating a holistic commitment to occupational health, the launch integrated clinical wellness assessments into its itinerary. In collaboration with Carelines Clinic Shah Alam, the event featured corporate health seminars and diagnostic screenings. Dr. Baharudin of Carelines Clinic emphasized the strategic value of the initiative, noting that the combination of physical exercise and on-site basic medical screenings allows professionals to seamlessly manage their preventative healthcare goals alongside their fitness routines. Dr. Sharu, also representing Carelines Clinic, delivered an executive health address focusing on metabolic health and lifestyle management.
This partnership reflects a sophisticated shift in how corporate entities view physical conditioning and team-building dynamics. Beyond conventional icebreakers, the modern corporate sector requires programs that build sustainable mental fortitude.
Mr. Gan, a representative from MuayFit Malaysia, underscored this philosophy, stating that martial arts in the contemporary corporate context extends far beyond combat training. He noted that the discipline serves as an elite framework for cultivating self-confidence, mitigating professional burnout, and developing the physical and mental resilience necessary for today’s high-pressure corporate environments.
The joint venture between Concorde Hotel Shah Alam and MuayFit Malaysia establishes a new benchmark for hospitality-driven corporate wellness, offering businesses a formalized, impactful platform to invest in human capital and workplace health optimization.
Football season is all about the excitement of roaring crowds, last-minute goals, and unforgettable shared moments. This mid-year, Samsung is elevating that experience by bringing the stadium atmosphere directly into living rooms through its Mid-Year Football Campaign 2026. Running from 1 to 30 June 2026, the campaign offers Malaysians exclusive deals on selected 2026 Samsung AI TV models, designed to enhance every football match with cinematic clarity and immersive sound.
Timed perfectly for the biggest matches of the season, the campaign encourages fans to upgrade their home entertainment systems and enjoy football like never before—whether watching alone or hosting a lively watch party with family and friends.
Beyond cutting-edge technology, Samsung is also rewarding customers with attractive gift-with-purchase benefits. Selected TV buyers can enjoy Touch ‘n Go eWallet credits worth up to RM1,300, a Slim Fit Camera valued at RM499, and a customizable bezel worth up to RM899. These perks add significant value for those looking to upgrade their entertainment setup this season.
In addition, customers who pair selected Samsung soundbars with their TV purchase can receive extra Touch ‘n Go eWallet rewards of up to RM300, further enhancing the home cinema experience. Together, these offers make it an ideal time for fans to invest in a more immersive and connected viewing environment.
At the heart of the campaign are Samsung’s latest 2026 AI TV models, including Micro RGB TVs and Mini LED TVs, both engineered for next-level sports viewing. With AI Football Mode Pro, Micro RGB TVs automatically detect live football matches and optimize both picture and sound, delivering vibrant colors, sharper details, and enhanced audio that captures the energy of the stadium.
Complementing this, AI Sound Controller Pro intelligently separates dialogue, crowd noise, and background effects, allowing viewers to customize audio for a more personalized experience. Mini LED TVs also feature AI Football Mode and AI Sound Controller, ensuring optimized visuals and sound tailored specifically for live sports and entertainment content.
Adding to the innovation, Samsung’s Vision AI Companion allows users to interact with their TV using voice commands, making entertainment more intuitive and accessible than ever.
Samsung’s latest TVs are designed to keep pace with every critical moment on the pitch—from dramatic penalty shootouts to fast-paced counterattacks. Enhanced motion clarity, vivid color reproduction, and immersive audio ensure that no detail is missed, no matter how intense the game becomes.
For football enthusiasts who enjoy hosting match nights, larger screen sizes and powerful audio systems transform ordinary viewing into a shared stadium-like celebration at home. Every match becomes an experience filled with energy, emotion, and connection.
The Samsung Mid-Year Football Campaign 2026 combines cutting-edge AI TV technology with attractive rewards to redefine how fans experience football. With immersive visuals, intelligent sound optimization, and valuable purchase incentives, Samsung is making it easier than ever for Malaysians to turn every match into a front-row stadium experience from the comfort of home.
Don’t Miss Out
The Samsung Mid-Year Football Campaign runs from 1 to 30 June 2026 and is available for these selected 2026 models:
ReGlo tampil memperkenalkan Skin Turnover Protocol, satu sistem pembaharuan kulit inovatif yang memberi tumpuan kepada proses regenerasi kulit secara berterusan tanpa memerlukan prosedur invasif atau tempoh pemulihan yang panjang.
Selama bertahun-tahun, industri kecantikan sering menawarkan dua pilihan berbeza kepada pengguna rawatan klinikal yang pantas tetapi berisiko menyebabkan iritasi, atau produk penjagaan kulit yang lebih lembut tetapi mengambil masa untuk menunjukkan kesan.
Melalui Skin Turnover Protocol, ReGlo memperkenalkan pendekatan baharu yang menggabungkan keberkesanan dan keselesaan dalam satu sistem berstruktur. Ia merangkumi eksfoliasi harian yang terkawal, penyerapan bahan aktif secara optimum serta pemulihan skin barrier yang berterusan bagi memastikan kesihatan kulit sentiasa terpelihara.
Pengasas ReGlo Lab, Nick Lim berkata, protokol ini dibangunkan berdasarkan kepercayaan bahawa kulit mampu memperbaharui dirinya dengan lebih baik melalui rangsangan yang konsisten dan terkawal, berbanding pendekatan agresif yang hanya dilakukan secara berkala.
Sokongan daripada pakar kulit turut mengukuhkan pendekatan ini, dengan kajian dermatologi menunjukkan bahawa pembaharuan sel kulit yang sihat merupakan faktor penting dalam mengekalkan kecantikan dan kesihatan kulit untuk jangka masa panjang.
Sebagai satu ekosistem lengkap, ReGlo menggabungkan rawatan profesional, penggunaan bahan aktif harian serta sistem pemulihan semalaman bagi memastikan proses pembaharuan kulit dapat berlangsung secara berterusan dan mampan.
HUAWEI continues to reinforce its commitment to promoting healthier lifestyles and encouraging greater community engagement through a series of fitness-focused initiatives powered by the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series. By combining innovative wearable technology with meaningful wellness experiences, the company is creating more opportunities for Malaysians to embrace active living while staying connected to their health and fitness goals.
Most recently, HUAWEI partnered with KL Car Free Morning (KLCFM), bringing together more than 500 runners, fitness enthusiasts, and families for a vibrant morning of wellness in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The event provided participants with an opportunity to experience the capabilities of the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series through a range of interactive challenges and activities designed to showcase its advanced fitness tracking, health monitoring features, and dedicated sports modes. From running and walking to racket sports such as badminton, pickleball, and tennis, the smartwatch demonstrated how technology can support users in achieving their personal fitness aspirations.
The collaboration also marked the beginning of a strategic long-term partnership, with HUAWEI officially named the Official Wearable Partner of KL Car Free Morning. Through this collaboration, the technology brand aims to strengthen its connection with local fitness communities while making health and wellness technology more accessible to Malaysians from all walks of life.
Building on the momentum generated by the successful KLCFM event, HUAWEI is set to bring its wellness-driven approach to an even wider audience through the upcoming Smash the Pickle with HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series roadshow. Taking place from 12 to 14 June 2026 at Central Town, MyTOWN Shopping Centre, the three-day event promises a dynamic blend of sports, entertainment, and technology.
Visitors can look forward to immersive product experiences, interactive fitness challenges, and hands-on demonstrations of the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series. The event will also feature a special performance by rising entertainer Alpha, alongside a celebrity pickleball tournament that offers attendees an up-close look at one of the fastest-growing sports globally.
Throughout the roadshow, participants will have the chance to explore the smartwatch’s advanced sports and health-tracking capabilities while taking part in engaging activities. Exclusive gifts and special promotional offers will also be available for visitors who purchase the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series during the event.
As wearable technology continues to play an increasingly important role in personal wellness, HUAWEI remains focused on empowering Malaysians to lead healthier, more active lifestyles. Through strategic partnerships, community-driven events, and innovative technology solutions, the company is helping individuals take meaningful steps towards achieving their fitness and wellbeing goals.
Serba Wangi Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s leading agricultural producers, has announced a major corporate diversification strategy with the launch of ‘Jati Chom Chom’, marking the flagship brand’s official entry into the premium ready-to-eat snack segment. The launch represents the country’s first commercially produced white rice puff snack made entirely from locally sourced grains, signaling a decisive shift toward high-value, downstream food production.
Datuk Seri Isham Bin Ishak, Secretary-General, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security delivering speech at The Jati Chom Chom Grand Launch Event
By steering its core ingredient into the high-margin FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) market, the veteran rice distributor aims to unlock modern commercial channels and tap into evolving consumer behavior. The strategic pivot targets children, teenagers, young working adults, and modern families who are actively demanding convenient, premium alternatives to conventional corn, potato, and wheat-based snacks.
The capital-intensive launch was officially unveiled at Old Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, an event marked by a high-tech drone light show over the capital’s skyline. The event was officiated by the Raja Puan Muda of Kedah, DYTM Che Puan Muda Zaheeda Binti Mohamad Ariff, alongside the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Isham Ishak.
Left to Right_ Datuk Seri Isham bin Ishak, Secretary-General, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, DYTM Che Puan Muda Zaheeda Binti Mohamad Ariff, Tuanku Raja Puan Muda Kedah, Low Kok Kean, Managing
Datuk Seri Isham Ishak underscored the broader corporate and economic implications of the product launch, stating that the future of Malaysia’s agricultural sector no longer centers solely on raw, primary production. Instead, he highlighted that sustainable growth within the nation’s agri-food sector relies heavily on cross-category innovation, modern branding, value creation, and aggressive market expansion, describing Jati Chom Chom as a landmark achievement for local commercialization.
Supporting this vision, Serba Wangi’s Managing Director, Low Kok Kean, emphasized that Jati Chom Chom represents a major milestone in evaluating new, scalable possibilities for local white rice beyond traditional, raw volume consumption. He noted that by scaling innovation up the food value chain, the company is bridging the gap between national agricultural output and a new generation of consumers. To secure strong retail confidence, the new product line is backed by rigorous operational standards, manufactured in a facility holding Halal, HACCP, and international ISO 22000:2018 food safety management certifications.
Jati Chom Chom makes its market debut in two distinct flavor profiles, Tomato and Cheese, positioned to optimize mass-market accessibility while ensuring healthy retail margins. The products are priced starting at RM1.99 for a 60g single unit and RM3.79 for a 112g multipack, though final retail pricing remains subject to regional channel promotions. In its initial rollout phase, nationwide distribution has secured immediate shelf space across premium modern trade accounts including Lotus’s, Giant, and AEON outlets, with plans underway to aggressively scale penetration into general trade and independent retail networks.
Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ) akan menganjurkan Festival Ulang Tahun Bandar Raya Petaling Jaya Ke-20 yang berlangsung dari 16 hingga 21 Jun 2026 bagi memperingati dua dekad pengisytiharan Petaling Jaya sebagai bandar raya pada 20 Jun 2006. Sambutan selama enam hari itu bakal menampilkan pelbagai program yang memberi tumpuan kepada pembelajaran sepanjang hayat, transformasi digital, pembangunan komuniti, kelestarian alam sekitar serta penghayatan budaya, melibatkan penyertaan masyarakat daripada pelbagai latar belakang.
Datuk Bandar Petaling Jaya, YBhg. Dato’ Hj. Mohamad Zahri bin Hj. Samingon berkata, sambutan tersebut bukan sekadar mengenang perjalanan pembangunan bandar raya itu, malah menjadi platform untuk memperkukuh semangat kebersamaan serta memperbaharui komitmen ke arah masa depan yang lebih mampan, pintar, berdaya tahan dan sejahtera. Menurut beliau, kejayaan Petaling Jaya sepanjang dua dekad lalu adalah hasil kerjasama erat antara pihak berkuasa tempatan, komuniti, sektor swasta dan pelbagai pihak berkepentingan yang sama-sama menyumbang kepada pembangunan bandar raya tersebut.
“Festival ini merupakan penghargaan kepada semua pihak yang memainkan peranan penting dalam membentuk Petaling Jaya sebagai bandar raya yang progresif dan berdaya saing,” katanya ketika Majlis Prapelancaran Sambutan Ulang Tahun Bandar Raya Petaling Jaya Ke-20 dan Perhimpunan Warga Kerja MBPJ di Dewan Sivik MBPJ hari ini. Beliau turut menegaskan bahawa MBPJ akan terus memperkukuh penyampaian perkhidmatan awam, memperkasakan komuniti serta memanfaatkan teknologi dan inovasi demi memastikan Petaling Jaya kekal sebagai bandar raya pilihan untuk didiami, bekerja, belajar dan beriadah.
Sepanjang tempoh 20 tahun lalu, Petaling Jaya berkembang sebagai antara bandar raya utama negara yang menjadi pusat ekonomi, pendidikan, kesihatan, inovasi dan perkhidmatan. Dengan keluasan 97.2 kilometer persegi serta populasi seramai 807,879 penduduk setakat Januari 2024, bandar raya ini terus memainkan peranan penting sebagai pemacu pembangunan di Selangor dan Lembah Klang.
Seiring dengan pertumbuhan tersebut, MBPJ telah melaksanakan pelbagai inisiatif yang memfokuskan kepada kesejahteraan rakyat, pembangunan mampan, pendigitalan, pengurusan alam sekitar, mobiliti bandar dan pengukuhan daya tahan komuniti. Komitmen berterusan itu turut membolehkan Petaling Jaya meraih pelbagai pengiktirafan berprestij di peringkat nasional dan antarabangsa. Antaranya, Petaling Jaya menjadi bandar raya pertama di Malaysia yang diterima sebagai ahli UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) serta diiktiraf sebagai Bandar Mesra Kanak-Kanak oleh UNICEF.
Sepanjang festival ini, sebanyak 11 program utama dan enam perkhidmatan percuma akan ditawarkan kepada orang ramai. Antara tarikan utama ialah PJ Learning City Festival 2026 yang mengetengahkan pelbagai program pembelajaran sepanjang hayat termasuk forum pendidikan, literasi digital, pembangunan kemahiran, keselamatan siber, kecerdasan buatan (AI) dan sesi perkongsian ilmu.
Selain itu, PJ Digital 2026 bakal menampilkan pelbagai pameran teknologi dan inovasi ICT, pengalaman realiti maya (VR), aktiviti interaktif serta pertandingan e-sukan sebagai usaha memperkukuh literasi digital dalam kalangan masyarakat. Agenda kelestarian pula diperkasakan menerusi pelbagai aktiviti alam sekitar seperti Hari Terbuka PJ Eco Recycling Plaza, program Trash to Cash, pengumpulan e-Waste, kutipan minyak masak terpakai, bengkel kitar semula serta pelbagai inisiatif ekonomi kitaran. Festival ini turut dimeriahkan dengan pelbagai aktiviti komuniti dan kebudayaan termasuk festival makanan, persembahan seni budaya, persembahan buskers, program kesihatan, aktiviti kekeluargaan, zon kanak-kanak, pertandingan LEGO Robotics serta program khas untuk warga emas.
Kemuncak sambutan akan berlangsung pada 20 Jun 2026 di Laman MBPJ, Jalan Yong Shook Lin menerusi Majlis Perasmian Sambutan Ulang Tahun Bandar Raya Petaling Jaya Ke-20 yang bakal menghimpunkan komuniti daripada pelbagai sektor termasuk institusi pendidikan, sektor kesihatan, industri perhotelan, pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) dan agensi strategik. Sebagai penghargaan kepada warga kota, MBPJ turut menawarkan beberapa inisiatif khas sepanjang tempoh sambutan termasuk kemudahan tempat letak kereta percuma, keahlian percuma Perpustakaan Komuniti Petaling Jaya serta agihan anak pokok, baja kompos organik dan abate kepada orang ramai.
Dalam majlis prapelancaran yang berlangsung hari ini, MBPJ turut melancarkan Anugerah Komuniti Mampan Petaling Jaya 2026 sebagai platform pengiktirafan kepada komuniti yang aktif melaksanakan amalan kelestarian dan pembangunan mampan di peringkat setempat. Turut berlangsung penyampaian Anugerah Persada Inovasi MBPJ 2026 kepada Kumpulan Kreatif dan Inovatif MBPJ serta penyampaian hadiah kepada pemenang Pertandingan Mereka Cipta Logo Sambutan Ulang Tahun Bandar Raya Petaling Jaya Ke-20.
Orang ramai dijemput hadir memeriahkan festival yang berlangsung dari 16 hingga 21 Jun 2026 serta menyertai pelbagai aktiviti menarik yang disediakan. Maklumat lanjut boleh diperoleh melalui laman sesawang dan platform media sosial rasmi MBPJ.
PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn. Berhad (PNBMV), anak syarikat milik penuh Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), terus mengangkat kisah dan warisan Kuala Lumpur menerusi inisiatif pimpinan komuniti yang dilaksanakan di sekitar presint Merdeka 118 dan Menara Merdeka 118.
Sebagai sebahagian daripada inisiatif Warisan KL yang lebih luas bagi menghidupkan semula jiwa Kuala Lumpur melalui elemen warisan, kebudayaan dan penyertaan komuniti, PNBMV akan menghiasi dinding awam di Jalan Hang Jebat dengan mural berwarna-warni yang menggambarkan nostalgia kehidupan Kuala Lumpur suatu ketika dahulu.
Participants of Azul’s photowalk gathered at Stadium Merdeka with Merdeka 118 tower in the background, as part of the “Under the Shadows of Merdeka” photography initiative exploring the stories and heritage of the surrounding precinct.
Bertajuk “Kisah Kaki Lima: Kehidupan di Pusat Bandar Kuala Lumpur”, mural komuniti ini akan dihasilkan oleh Dipapansembilan Studio, penerima Program Geran Komuniti Merdeka 118 Pusingan 3, dengan sokongan rakan komuniti Think City Sdn. Bhd. Inisiatif ini merupakan sebahagian daripada Projek Naik Taraf Jalan Hang Jebat di bawah Program Penambahbaikan Ruang Awam Merdeka 118, yang bertujuan mewujudkan persekitaran bandar yang lebih mesra pejalan kaki, lebih menarik kepada pengunjung serta lebih saling terhubung melalui karya seni awam, landskap, pencahayaan, petunjuk arah dan kemudahan pejalan kaki.
PNB and PNBMV volunteers joined Dipapansembilan Studio, a grantee under the Merdeka 118 Community Grants Programme, at the community mural wall along Jalan Hang Jebat to kickstart a collaborative public art initiative within the Merdeka 118 precinct.
PNB and PNBMV volunteers painting the base layer of the community mural wall along Jalan Hang Jebat.
Terletak bersebelahan susur keluar parkir kereta B1 yang menuju ke presint Merdeka 118, mural ini diilhamkan daripada pesona Kuala Lumpur lama serta budaya kaki lima yang sinonim dengan kehidupan bandar pada masa dahulu. Mural ini akan menampilkan siri gerbang berilustrasi yang menggambarkan pelbagai suasana kehidupan harian di Kuala Lumpur, daripada kedai kopi dan kerusi gunting rambut kepada papan tanda lama, tukang kraf, beca, taman permainan serta interaksi kejiranan. Dinding ini juga merupakan salah satu laluan masuk utama dari Jalan Petaling menuju ke presint Merdeka 118.
Seramai 35 sukarelawan Merdeka 118 daripada PNB dan PNBMV telah berkumpul untuk memulakan lukisan asas mural dengan mengecat latar belakang sebagai persediaan kepada penyertaan komuniti yang lebih meluas. Inisiatif ini turut melibatkan sukarelawan pelajar daripada beberapa sekolah di sekitar kawasan Merdeka 118. Sebagai sebahagian daripada program penglibatan Festival KL yang berlangsung dari 16 hingga 31 Mei, orang ramai turut dijemput untuk hadir dan menyumbang dalam penghasilan mural ini bagi menghidupkan kisah Kuala Lumpur serta menggalakkan penyertaan komuniti. Mural ini dijangka siap pada pertengahan Julai 2026.
Menurut penerima geran, pelukis Fadzlan Rizan Johani, idea dan usaha sama antara Dipapansembilan Studio, PNBMV, Think City, DBKL dan Warisan KL bukan sahaja tertumpu kepada penghasilan mural, tetapi juga merupakan satu perjalanan bersama dalam membina hubungan dan dialog bersama komuniti. Projek ini mencerminkan bagaimana karyawan boleh berperanan sebagai penghubung antara insan, kisah dan komuniti melalui seni, di samping menjadikan pemilik ruang sebagai penyumbang aktif dalam proses kreatif. Melalui ekspresi bersama ini, mural ini menyumbang kepada penciptaan “genius loci” iaitu semangat setempat yang menjadikan ruang awam sebagai persekitaran bermakna yang dibentuk oleh kenangan, identiti dan hubungan sesama insan.
Dato’ Izwan Hasli, Chief Executive Officer of PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn. Berhad, engaging with volunteers during the community mural activation along Jalan Hang Jebat.
Dato’ Izwan Hasli, Chief Executive Officer of PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn. Berhad, together with PNB and PNBMV volunteers and Dipapansembilan Studio during the community mural activation along Jalan Hang Jebat under the Merdeka 118 precinct initiative.
Dato’ Hamdan Abdul Majeed, Pengarah Urusan Think City, berkata kerjasama dengan PNBMV mencerminkan peranan penyertaan masyarakat, penceritaan dan pengaktifan ruang awam dalam usaha mengeratkan hubungan antara Merdeka 118 dan kawasan sekitarnya. Beliau menjelaskan bahawa jiwa dan semangat Kuala Lumpur sentiasa hidup dalam ruang hariannya seperti kaki lima, lorong lama, sudut dikenali ramai serta komuniti yang membentuk perwatakan ibu kota. Melalui kerjasama ini di bawah Program Geran Komuniti Merdeka 118, mereka telah menyaksikan bagaimana komuniti membawa kreativiti dan inovasi baharu ke dalam ruang tersebut, sekali gus menjadikannya platform untuk perkongsian memori, ekspresi dan penglibatan. Usaha ini membuktikan bahawa pemulihan bandar bukan sekadar kerja naik taraf fizikal, tetapi satu proses bersama untuk menghubungkan insan dengan tempat, mengukuhkan identiti tempatan dan membentuk bandar yang lebih hidup serta bermakna.
Sempena Festival KL, kisah ibu kota diteruskan di Menara Merdeka 118 menerusi pameran fotografi “Under the Shadows of Merdeka” oleh penerima Program Geran Komuniti Merdeka 118 Pusingan 2, Azul Adnan, bersama rakan kongsinya Grace Ho. Pameran ini berlangsung di Lobi Selatan Menara Merdeka 118 dari 1 April hingga 30 Jun 2026, menampilkan lebih daripada 20 keping gambar hitam putih yang merakam kisah kawasan kejiranan sekitar presint Merdeka 118 termasuk Jalan Petaling, Bukit Bintang, Pudu dan Kampung Attap.
Melalui lensa Azul dan Grace, pengunjung diajak melihat kisah bandar dari perspektif jalanan, merentasi lorong-lorong lama dengan latar langit yang sentiasa berubah serta kehidupan harian di sekitar kawasan tersebut. Cetakan gambar berbingkai terpilih serta buku turut ditawarkan untuk jualan di Kedai Buku Riwayat di Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, sekali gus memperluaskan projek ini di luar ruang pameran dan menyokong karya kreatif tempatan.
Mengulas mengenai inisiatif itu, Dato’ Ir. Ts. Izwan Ibrahim, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif PNBMV, berkata Merdeka 118 terletak di salah satu kawasan kejiranan yang kaya dengan sejarah dan kisah menarik di Kuala Lumpur. Beliau menegaskan bahawa kawasan ini perlu terus berkembang dengan cara yang menghargai insan, tempat dan kisah harian yang menghidupkan jiwa kota.
Beliau menambah bahawa melalui mural komuniti di Jalan Hang Jebat dan pameran fotografi “Under the Shadows of Merdeka”, pihaknya menggunakan seni serta penyertaan komuniti untuk menghubungkan semula masyarakat dengan warisan Kuala Lumpur dengan cara yang lebih segar dan bermakna. Mereka berharap dapat memperluaskan lebih banyak inisiatif berteraskan komuniti di sekitar Merdeka 118 serta mewujudkan peluang kepada orang ramai untuk menghayati kisah, budaya dan semangat bandar ini.
Sebagai sebahagian daripada pameran tersebut, sesi photowalk berpandu yang dikendalikan oleh Azul dan rakan-rakannya turut diadakan pada bulan Mei dan Jun 2026, memberi peluang kepada peserta untuk meneroka serta merakam gambar kawasan sekitar. Mereka yang berminat boleh mendapatkan maklumat lanjut melalui Instagram @merdeka118 atau laman web KL Festival.
Sempena Festival KL, Apostrophe Marketing Communications Sdn. Bhd., penerima Geran Komuniti Merdeka 118 Pusingan 3, turut menganjurkan festival kejiranan bertema Echoes of Chinatown pada 23 dan 24 Mei 2026 di Kwai Chai Hong. Festival ini menampilkan pasar bertema, persembahan langsung serta aktiviti bercerita sambil berjalan kaki yang direka untuk mengetengahkan semangat, kekayaan dan kepelbagaian kawasan tersebut. Bertempat di ruang awam sekitar Chinatown Kuala Lumpur, acara ini mengajak pengunjung tempatan dan antarabangsa meneroka daya tarikan, warisan serta tenaga kreatif kawasan tersebut.
Selain itu, sesi perkongsian pertama Muzium Tekstil Merdeka (MTM) di Else Kuala Lumpur turut berlangsung baru-baru ini. Sebagai sebahagian daripada acara tersebut, pasukan MTM telah mengadakan sesi khas bertajuk “The Making of Merdeka Textile Museum” yang berkongsi kisah di sebalik tabir mengenai idea, inspirasi dan proses penubuhan muzium tersebut. Orang ramai boleh mengikuti halaman Instagram rasmi @merdekatextilemuseum untuk maklumat terkini mengenai pembukaan muzium serta acara akan datang.
Carlo Rino has officially introduced Malaysian actress and emerging personality Tracie Sinidol as its latest brand ambassador, signalling a fresh and exciting direction for the fashion lifestyle label as it continues to connect with today’s young and modern women through themes of confidence, individuality, and self-expression.
Recognised for her lively personality, relatable image, and growing influence within the local entertainment scene, Tracie embodies the youthful and fashionable essence that defines Carlo Rino. The collaboration reflects both parties’ shared vision of empowering women to embrace their unique identities through stylish and versatile lifestyle pieces suited for everyday wear.
As the brand’s official ambassador, Tracie will front various lifestyle categories under Carlo Rino including handbags, footwear, skincare, fragrances, and accessories. Through her authentic personality and contemporary fashion sense, she is set to bring the Carlo Rino lifestyle closer to a new generation of consumers.
According to Dato’ Sri Chiang Fong Yee, Managing Director of Carlo Rino, Tracie perfectly represents the modern Carlo Rino woman with her confident personality, trendy style, and strong connection with younger audiences. He added that her growing influence makes her an ideal representative as the brand continues evolving to stay relevant among fashion-forward women.
Sharing her excitement about the partnership, Tracie said she admires how Carlo Rino encourages women to confidently express themselves while enjoying fashion in a fun and versatile way. She described the brand’s collections as youthful, relatable, and closely aligned with her personal lifestyle, making the collaboration feel both genuine and meaningful.
Tracie has steadily gained recognition within Malaysia’s entertainment industry through her engaging presence and expanding acting portfolio. She recently attracted wider attention through her appearance in Malaikat Malam, which further highlighted her versatility and on-screen charisma. Her rising popularity among younger audiences continues to position her as one of the promising new faces in the local entertainment and lifestyle scene.
Beyond fashion, the partnership also reflects Carlo Rino’s ongoing commitment to inspiring women to embrace confidence, self-expression, and individuality while maintaining a stylish, modern, and effortlessly versatile lifestyle.
Fans and fashion enthusiasts can expect more stylish and trend-driven inspirations from the exciting collaboration between Carlo Rino and Tracie Sinidol in the near future.
