MEDIA x PMB UNITED PICKLEBALL FRIENDLY TOURNAMENT 2025: SERVING UP FUN AND FRIENDSHIP
Kuala Lumpur, 20 September 2025 – PMB United, the Sports & Recreational Club under Pelaburan MARA Berhad (Pelaburan MARA), proudly hosted the inaugural Media x PMB United Pickleball Friendly Tournament 2025 at Pickle Point, Damansara, Selangor.
The event brought together 40 participants, including 20 members from four media agencies (Utusan Malaysia, RTM, TV3, and Malaysia Gazette) and 20 representatives from Pelaburan MARA Group, for a day of friendly competition, networking, and community building. Played in a mixed doubles round-robin format, the tournament ensured maximum court time for every participant while encouraging camaraderie and healthy rivalry between the two groups.
The event was officiated by the Chief Operating Officer of Pelaburan MARA, En. Mohd Adzhar Abd Hamed on behalf of the Group Chief Executive Officer, En. Mahdzir Othman, and attended by senior management including the Chief Executive Officer of PMB Tijari, Pn. Norleza Abu Bakar, the Head of Strategic Communications, En. Taha Rusydi Mohd Nazri, and the President of PMB United, En. Mohd Isyazwan Fauzi @ Puzilah.
En. Mahdzir expressed his delight at the enthusiastic participation, highlighting how pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports worldwide, embodies inclusivity through its easy-to-learn format. He noted that this mirrors Pelaburan MARA’s commitment to making quality investment management accessible to all Malaysians.
“This tournament is more than just a game. It is a celebration of friendship, teamwork, and shared values. Sports have a unique ability to break down barriers and create genuine friendships, and we look forward to seeing the relationships built here grow stronger, both on and off the court,” he said.
Looking ahead, Strategic Communications Division (Stratcomm) of Pelaburan MARA aims to strengthen engagement with media partners by making this friendly tournament a recurring platform, while PMB United continues to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among staff across the Pelaburan MARA Group.
For more information about this event, please visit Pelaburan MARA’s official website at www.pelaburanmara.com.my and follow our social media channels.
The event brought together 40 participants, including 20 members from four media agencies (Utusan Malaysia, RTM, TV3, and Malaysia Gazette) and 20 representatives from Pelaburan MARA Group, for a day of friendly competition, networking, and community building. Played in a mixed doubles round-robin format, the tournament ensured maximum court time for every participant while encouraging camaraderie and healthy rivalry between the two groups.
The event was officiated by the Chief Operating Officer of Pelaburan MARA, En. Mohd Adzhar Abd Hamed on behalf of the Group Chief Executive Officer, En. Mahdzir Othman, and attended by senior management including the Chief Executive Officer of PMB Tijari, Pn. Norleza Abu Bakar, the Head of Strategic Communications, En. Taha Rusydi Mohd Nazri, and the President of PMB United, En. Mohd Isyazwan Fauzi @ Puzilah.
En. Mahdzir expressed his delight at the enthusiastic participation, highlighting how pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports worldwide, embodies inclusivity through its easy-to-learn format. He noted that this mirrors Pelaburan MARA’s commitment to making quality investment management accessible to all Malaysians.
“This tournament is more than just a game. It is a celebration of friendship, teamwork, and shared values. Sports have a unique ability to break down barriers and create genuine friendships, and we look forward to seeing the relationships built here grow stronger, both on and off the court,” he said.
Looking ahead, Strategic Communications Division (Stratcomm) of Pelaburan MARA aims to strengthen engagement with media partners by making this friendly tournament a recurring platform, while PMB United continues to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among staff across the Pelaburan MARA Group.
For more information about this event, please visit Pelaburan MARA’s official website at www.pelaburanmara.com.my and follow our social media channels.
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Corporate Info:
Pelaburan MARA Berhad (Pelaburan MARA) is a financial services group and asset management company wholly owned by MARA Corporation Sdn. Bhd. Established on 24 June 1967, Pelaburan MARA focuses on investments, asset management, financing, corporate advisory, and investment data services.
The Pelaburan MARA Group comprises PMB Investment Berhad, PMB Tijari Berhad, PMB Analytics Sdn. Bhd., PMB Assets Sdn. Bhd., and PMB Sustainable Sdn. Bhd.
Pelaburan MARA Berhad (Pelaburan MARA) is a financial services group and asset management company wholly owned by MARA Corporation Sdn. Bhd. Established on 24 June 1967, Pelaburan MARA focuses on investments, asset management, financing, corporate advisory, and investment data services.
The Pelaburan MARA Group comprises PMB Investment Berhad, PMB Tijari Berhad, PMB Analytics Sdn. Bhd., PMB Assets Sdn. Bhd., and PMB Sustainable Sdn. Bhd.
For further information, please contact:
TAHA RUSYDI MOHD NAZRI
Head, Strategic Communications
Pelaburan MARA Berhad
Level 2, Wisma PMB, No 1A Jalan Lumut
50400 Kuala Lumpur
T: 03-4145 3830
M: 012-2737 685
taha.rusydi@pelaburanmara.com.my
TAHA RUSYDI MOHD NAZRI
Head, Strategic Communications
Pelaburan MARA Berhad
Level 2, Wisma PMB, No 1A Jalan Lumut
50400 Kuala Lumpur
T: 03-4145 3830
M: 012-2737 685
taha.rusydi@pelaburanmara.com.my
