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ASEAN Records Officially Launched at the 2nd ASEAN Festival 2024

November 14, 2024November 18, 2024 admin Art & Entertainment, Building & Structure, Business Trade, Human Achievement, Nature, News, Science & Technology, Sport & Game ASEAN, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

The ASEAN Records was officially launched today during the grand 2nd ASEAN Festival 2024, a four-day cultural festival held at GEM Box, Nilai. This monumental launch marks a new era in celebrating and documenting the extraordinary achievements within the ASEAN region, further strengthening regional unity and showcasing excellence.

Founded by Eldrick Koh and Gillian Ooi, ASEAN Records aims to honor exceptional achievements within the ASEAN community, encompassing individual, organizational, and collective contributions. With a commitment to fairness, credibility, and transparency, ASEAN Records sets a new standard for recognizing milestones that shape and inspire the region.

About ASEAN Records

ASEAN Records was officially approved by the ASEAN Secretariat on 1st December 2023, reinforcing its legitimacy as a trusted platform for honoring achievements across the region. The initiative focuses on measurable milestones that highlight contributions in areas such as cultural heritage, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

These records serve as benchmarks of credibility, ensuring each achievement is rigorously verified and meets the highest standards of authenticity. By celebrating these milestones, ASEAN Records highlights the strengths and potential of the ASEAN community, promoting pride and unity among its members.

The launch ceremony was officiated by Dr. Christina Yeo, representing YB Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Malaysia. Distinguished guests from ASEAN embassies and key organizations were present, including:

Y.M. Tengku Dato’ Dr Hishammudin Zaizi Bin Y.A.M. Tengku Bendahara Azman Shah Alhaj
Mr. Eldrick Koh – Founder, ASEAN Records & Organizing Chairman of ASEAN Festival
Ms. Gillian Ooi – Founder, ASEAN Records
H.E. Thepthavone Sengmany – Ambassador of Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Malaysia
H.E. Aung Soe Win – Ambassador of Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
H.E. Lisualdo Gaspar – Ambassador of Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Ms. Tran Thi Chang – President, Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association
Mr. Roussel Reyes – Consul General, Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines

**H.E. Thepthavone Sengmany** Ambassador of Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Malaysia

**H.E. Aung Soe Win** Ambassador of Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

**Ms. Tran Thi Chang** President, Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association

**Mr. Roussel Reyes** Consul General, Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines

**H.E. Lisualdo Gaspar** Ambassador of Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

The Vision of ASEAN Records

Our vision is to create a platform that not only celebrates achievements but also inspires a culture of excellence within the ASEAN region. These records symbolize the resilience, creativity, and innovation of the people and organizations in our community.

ASEAN Records is more than just a recognition platform. It is a movement to spotlight the potential and extraordinary accomplishments of our region, bringing attention to stories that inspire and unite us.

Asia Big Power Sdn Bhd has achieved an ASEAN Record for creating Malaysia’s Largest Rooftop Beverage Can Replica: BIG BEE Honey Drinks Can Replica, measuring 10.65 meters in height and 6.03 meters in diameter

*City Coin Laundry Sdn Bhd has achieved an ASEAN Record for the Largest Self-Service Laundromat Chain in ASEAN, with 760 outlets*

*Eco Foodsoft (M) Sdn Bhd has achieved an ASEAN Record for ASEAN’s Largest Earthworm Farm by Monthly Vermicast Production, producing over 10 tons monthly*

*Rest N Go App Sdn Bhd (formerly Gintell Rest N Go) has achieved an ASEAN Record for the Largest Deployment of Vending Massage Chairs in ASEAN, with 6,691 units across seven ASEAN countries*

A Platform for Achievements

ASEAN Records honors achievements that represent the diverse strengths of ASEAN, from cultural heritage preservation to groundbreaking innovation and entrepreneurship. Each recognition undergoes a rigorous verification process, ensuring the integrity of every milestone documented.

By recognizing these contributions, ASEAN Records fosters pride in the region and creates opportunities for collaboration and growth across member countries.

*Performance from the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste*

*Performance from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam*

Philippines Claims Men’s Asian Games Basketball Gold After 61 Year

October 6, 2023October 7, 2023 admin News, Sport & Game

In a historic moment that sent waves of celebration across the nation, the Philippines secured their first men’s Asian Games basketball gold since 1962. The defining triumph unfolded in a thrilling match against Jordan, culminating in a 70-60 victory on Friday.

The spotlight shone on American-born sensation Justin Brownlee, who dazzled with a spectacular performance, contributing 20 points and securing 10 rebounds. Brownlee’s brilliance was complemented by the skills of Angelo Kouame, who added 14 points, and Chris Newsome, scoring 13 crucial points for the Philippine team.

The game was a rollercoaster, with both sides navigating a tense and error-strewn first quarter. Despite the challenges, the Philippines managed to edge ahead 17-12. Jordan, seeking their inaugural Asiad title, displayed fierce determination, drawing level at 31-31 by half-time.

A pivotal shift in momentum occurred in the third quarter, propelling the Philippines to a 51-41 lead. With unwavering determination, they maintained their composure, ultimately sealing a historic victory that resonated with the echoes of their past glories.

The triumph marks a significant turnaround for Philippine basketball, a sport deeply rooted in the nation’s heart. Having clinched the title four consecutive times from 1951 to 1962, this win reaffirms the Philippines’ prowess on the regional stage.

In recent years, the landscape had shifted, with China dominating the podium. However, the 2023 Asian Games witnessed a changing of the guard, with South Korea failing to make the cut and China securing the bronze. The victory against Taiwan (101-73) in the third-place playoff revived China’s spirits, setting the stage for a thrilling final showdown.

The journey to this victory was not without challenges, but the Filipino spirit, resilience, and talent prevailed. The Philippines rejoices in this momentous achievement, cherishing the dedication and teamwork that led to this historic win.

Sailor Nur Shazrin Secures Malaysia’s First Gold at the Asian Games

September 27, 2023September 28, 2023 admin News, Sport & Game Asian Games, Malaysia, Sailor Nur Shazrin

Malaysia has proudly claimed its inaugural gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games, with sailor Nur Shazrin Abdul Latiff clinching the prestigious ILCA 6 gold at the Xiangshan Sailing Centre on Wednesday, September 27.

At just 25 years old, Nur Shazrin Abdul Latiff showcased remarkable skill and determination by conquering 11 races with a net point total of 25, a feat that earned her a well-deserved gold medal in the Asian Games.

Hong Kong’s Stephanie Norton secured the second position with 37 net points, while Singapore’s Victoria Chan displayed her talent and took home the bronze with a total of 38 points.

In the sport of sailing, the athlete with the lowest net points from 10 races emerges victorious, making Nur Shazrin Abdul Latiff’s achievement even more impressive.

Malaysia is thrilled to celebrate this historic moment as its talented sailor Nur Shazrin Abdul Latiff brought home the nation’s first-ever gold medal at the Asian Games. Her incredible performance serves as a source of inspiration and pride for the entire nation, reaffirming Malaysia’s presence on the international sports stage.

Picture credit: AtletMalaysia via Facebook/Bernama

Teedech Songsaisakul wins all-Thai final in EA Sports FC Online

September 27, 2023September 28, 2023 admin News, Sport & Game 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, EA Sports FC Online, Teedech Songsaisakul, Thailand

Teedech Songsaisakul from Thailand secured the inaugural championship title in the esports football game EA Sports FC Online, previously known as FIFA Online 4, during the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou on Wednesday, September 27th. In achieving this, he also made history by becoming the first individual esports gold medalist in the Asian Games.

Songsaisakul clinched victory in a straight-set match against his fellow Thai competitor, Phatanasak Varanan, in the best-of-three final, etching his name in the record books. The competition followed a double-elimination format, requiring Varanan to battle through the loser’s bracket final earlier in the evening against Kwak Jun-hyouk. Meanwhile, Songsaisakul advanced to the overall final as the top seed and the favored contender after navigating the winners’ bracket.

Although Songsaisakul initially fell behind in the opening set of the final, with Varanan netting a clever finish (Ruud Gullit) from the edge of the box, the game came to life in the second half. Songsaisakul equalized with a close-range strike (Leon Goretzka) at the 53rd minute, but Varanan swiftly responded with a goal from inside the box (Ronaldo Nazário). Songsaisakul then netted twice (Kim Min-jae and Destiny Udogie) to take the lead. In the dying moments, Varanan’s long-range effort hit the crossbar, allowing Songsaisakul to claim a 1–0 advantage in the overall contest.

The second set proved to be a one-sided affair, with Songsaisakul taking a commanding lead on 32 minutes with a well-executed goal, courtesy of Pavel Nedved, into an empty net. He further extended his lead before half-time with a goal from the edge of the box by Gullit. Victory was sealed when Songsaisakul confidently placed a shot just inside the box (Lothar Matthäus) at the 60-minute mark. Despite Varanan’s consolation goal from Ronaldo Nazário, Songsaisakul secured an overall 2–0 triumph.

In the battle for the bronze medal, Republic of Korea’s Kwak claimed third place after a 1–2 defeat to Varanan in the losers’ bracket final. Varanan secured the opening set with a 2–1 victory, while Kwak leveled the overall score with a hard-fought penalty shootout win. However, Varanan’s effective game management in the deciding set led to a 1–0 victory, securing his place in the overall final.

Khiew Hoe Yean sets new national record in Fukuoka, diving setup revamp underway

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 admin Human Achievement, News, Sport & Game Malaysia

Swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean achieved an outstanding feat by breaking his own national record in the men’s 800-meter freestyle event at the World Aquatic Championships in Fukuoka, Japan today.

The 20-year-old clocked a solid 8:05.11s to win his heat (heat 1) and emerge as the fastest Southeast Asian swimmer in the event, finishing ahead of Vietnam’s Tran Tuan Anh (8:08.56s), Singapore’s Glen Lim (8:09.90s) and Thailand’s Ratthawit Thammananthachote (8:14.87s).

Hoe Yean’s timing bettered his former national mark of 8:05.38s which he had previously set in December and placed him 29th overall from 39 swimmers in the event at the world meet.

He will take to the pool for the 200m backstroke event on Thursday.

Andrew Goh, who was the only other Malaysia swimmer in action today, placed 37th from 62 swimmers in the men’s 50m breaststroke event after clocking 28.75s in his heat.

Jayden Tan will compete in the men’s 200m individual medley tomorrow.

Meanwhile, the National Sports Council (NSC) and the Malaysia Swimming Federation (MAS) are set to revamp the setup for the national diving programme following a poor showing from the national senior divers in Fukuoka last week.

NSC Athletes Division director Jefri Ngadirin said a technical director, high performance manager and head coach will be appointed, mirroring what is already implemented in sports such as badminton.

“We have received a number of resumes from locals as well as foreigners. The interview for them will be done on Aug 1 and those selected will begin work in September,” said Jefri yesterday.

“The technical director will oversee the big picture while the head coach will be in charge of the elite team. The high performance manager will head our talent development efforts.

“We hope their appointment will help improve the performance of our divers.”

Malaysia failed to win a medal in diving at the world championships this year. The last time Malaysia went home empty handed was during the 2011 edition in China.

While the senior divers lacklustre performances were cause for concern, youngster Bertrand Rhodict Lises, 18, did well to reach the final of the men’s 10m platform individual event and secure qualification to next year’s Paris Olympics.

Source: New Straits Times

Pinay Teen Dominates the Table: Capturing Double Gold in Table Tennis Championships

June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 admin Human Achievement, News, Sport & Game 2023 Southeast Asia Youth table tennis championships, Kheith Rhynne Cruz, Philippines

Kheith Rhynne Cruz bagged two gold medals for the Philippines in the 2023 Southeast Asia Youth table tennis championships in Brunei over the weekend.

Cruz ruled the girls’ U16 singles competition, beating Wirakarn Tayapitak of Thailand, 11-7, 11-4, 8-11, 11-4, 7-11, 11-3.

She also captured the title in U19 doubles together with Chrishien Mae Santillan, defeating Wirakarn and Wanwisa Aueawiriyayothin, 11-2, 11-9, 11-7.

The 16-year-old Cruz earlier won silver in the SEA Table Tennis Association event, along with Santillan, Althea Jade Gudes, Jelaine Monteclaro, and Zachi Chua in the girls’ 19U team event. Santillan also claimed a bronze medal in the U19 girls singles tournament.

“These remarkable victories, coupled with the unwavering support of our coaches, staff, and the PTTF showcase the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines our athletes,” Philippine Table Tennis Federation Inc. president Ting Ledesma said.

“This momentous achievement not only etches a golden chapter in Philippine table tennis history but also propels our nation to new heights on the global stage.”

Also winning medals for the Philippines are: Jigsaya Cabrido and Joanna Isabelle Esguerra (bronze – cadet girls doubles), Khevine Khieth Cruz and Carl Benjamin De Los Reyes (bronze – cadet boys doubles), and Ray Joshua Lawrence Manlapaz (bronze – U17 boys singles).

The team’s coaches are Annabelle Commendador, Lauro Crisostomo, and Johann Remaneses.

Source: ABS-CBN News

National hammer thrower Grace breaks SEA games record en route to defending gold

May 8, 2023May 9, 2023 admin Human Achievement, News, Sport & Game Cambodia, Grace Wong, Malaysia, SEA Games, women’s hammer thrower

The sweltering heat reaching nearly 40 degrees Celsius did not stop national women’s hammer thrower Grace Wong from achieving double success at the 2023 SEA Games here today.

Besides defending the gold medal, Grace also broke the Games record of 59.24 metres (m) that she herself had set in the 2017 edition in Kuala Lumpur, with a distance of 61.87m in her fourth throw, on the first day of athletics at the Morodok Techo National Stadium.

Even sweeter, the success of the athlete from Sarikei was also celebrated by compatriot Nurul Hidayah Lukman, who clinched bronze with a throw of 49.61m while the silver medal was won by Mingkamon Koomphon from Thailand (57.86m).

“I like the hot weather more, like in Malaysia and it helped me to do well here in the SEA Games” Grace told reporters afterwards.

Although admitting that she was nervous in today’s competition, the 23-year-old was thankful to be able to overcome those feelings and was satisfied with the outcome here.

She said that undergoing training in Chengdu, China, for almost three months, really helped her to clinch her third personal gold at the SEA Games.

Meantime, the student majoring in accounting at a private college in Petaling Jaya hopes to break her national record of 62.48m at the World University Games in Chengdu, China, this July.

Meanwhile, Nurul Hidayah was happy to bring home a medal in her SEA Games debut here even though she was a little disappointed not to be able to renew her personal record of 52.49m which she did at the ASEAN University Games last year.

The 22-year-old at the same time thanked the National Sports Council and the Malaysian Athletics Federation for their support and assistance over the years including sending her to train in China for a month before coming to Cambodia.

Source: Bernama

Shahmalarani: Delivering Malaysia’s first gold, lifts my morale

May 6, 2023May 9, 2023 admin Human Achievement, News, Sport & Game Cambodia, Gold Medal, Malaysia, SEA Games, Shahmalarani

Malaysia has reason to celebrate as national karate expert C. Shahmalarani secured the women’s Under-50kg title and the country’s first gold medal at the Cambodia SEA Games. Shahmalarani put up a great fight against the Philippines’ Junna Tsukii, defending her SEA Games title from last year’s event in Hanoi, and clinching the top spot at the Chroy Changvar Convention Centre.

In another impressive showing of Malaysia’s athletic prowess, S. Prem Kumar claimed the country’s second gold medal in the men’s kumite Under-55kg event by defeating Thailand’s Chanphet Setthapong.

In addition to these victories, Malaysia has also secured a silver medal in the women’s cross country Olympic individual event, thanks to the incredible performance of mountain biker Nur Assyira Zainal Abidin in Siem Reap.

The country’s first medal of the 32nd edition of the SEA Games came from national obstacle course athlete William Yoong Wei Theng, who won a bronze medal in the men’s 100m event. Wan Athira Hidayah Ahmad Fuzil also secured a bronze medal in the women’s 100m individual event, sharing the position with Indonesia’s Anggun Yolanda.

It’s a fantastic start for Malaysia at this year’s SEA Games, and the nation can be proud of the dedication and hard work of its talented athletes. Congratulations to all the medal winners!

Cambodia made history as they officially opened the 2023 SEA Games

May 5, 2023May 9, 2023 admin News, Sport & Game Cambodia, SEA Games

After 64 years of waiting, Cambodia has finally held a historic opening ceremony for Southeast Asia’s largest sporting event as the 2023 SEA Games with the motto ‘Sports: Live In Peace’ was officially opened in spectacular fashion here, tonight (May 5).

Hosts Cambodia staged an eye-catching opening ceremony in a blaze of colour, lights and fireworks at the Moroddok Techo National Stadium which was constructed specifically for the Games, seven days after the first event – cricket – kicked off.

The May 5-17 biennial sporting extravaganza began with the countdown ceremony from ten to one after about 75,000 spectators were entertained with a variety of performances from well-known singers, dancers, and artists to usher in the historical regional event.

Immediately after that, the glorious ceremony continued with 64 children parading the Cambodian flag which refers to the 64 years of the Kingdom waiting to host the 32nd edition of the SEA Games and the singing of the Cambodian national anthem that ‘rocked’ the stadium.

Spectators were then treated to a series of National March of Cambodia performances that told the history of Cambodia across the ages, which lasted for about one hour.

They then greeted the 11 participating countries with thunderous applause as the athletes and officials marched into the stadium in alphabetical order, starting with Brunei, as the Malaysian contingent were the fifth to march in.

The Malaysian contingent was represented by a delegation of about 42 people, including flagbearer R. Sharmendran, Chef De Mission (CDM) Datuk Mohd Nasir Ali and his two deputies, Datuk Shalin Zulkifli, Sharon Wee and the national petanque squad.

The Games was officially declared open by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, just after the Southeast Asian Games Federation flag-raising ceremony and an oath-taking ceremony read by athlete and competition judges’ representatives respectively.

This was followed by an incredible cauldron-lighting ceremony with 2014 Incheon Asian Games gold medallist in Taekwondo, Sorn Seavmey, given the honour before fireworks were let off illuminating the Phnom Penh night sky.

This SEA Games will serve as a launchpad for the postponed 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games scheduled this September before embarking on the 2024 Paris mission to bring home the elusive Olympic gold medal.

Source: Bernama