GEORGE TOWN, Aug 27 – Football Association of Penang (FAP) was received a incentives of RM3 million from the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) at Komtar here on Wednesday. The incentive check was presentation officiated by PBAPP general manager, Ir. Jaseni Maidinsa in front of the Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng and FAP president Datuk Seri Nazir Ariff Mushir Ariff.
Also present were Deputy Chief Minister, Dato ‘Mohd. Rashid Hasnon, State Exco members and State Secretary, Dato ‘Seri Farizan Darus. FAP treasurer Datuk M. Murly and members of Exco FAP joins in a brief presentation ceremony incentive. Guan Eng meanwhile also had been described the incentive of RM3 million as celebrating Skuad Harimau Kumbang to Liga Super for next season.
“I would like to congratulate to Penang squad for successfully achieving the goals of the Premier Liga to Liga Super next season. The success of the long-awaited by football fans Penang, although difficult, I hope Penang squad can remain in the Liga Super,” he told reporters.
In the meantime, Nazir Ariff expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support of the State and PBAPP so successfully to the Super League next season. He would like to thanking to the Chief Minister, PBAPP, PDC and all supporters which including members of the FAP is a strong support during the last season.
“Similarly to Dato ‘(Mohd. Rashid), Chong Eng (Executive Councillor for Youth and Sports) and Dr. Afif Bahardin (State Health) since coming to the stadium to watch matches last season. We certainly hope that the FAP State and PBAPP can continue to provide support to venture further success in the Super League,” he said. In the same ceremony, Nazir Ariff also announced two players who will join the Penang National Team, namely Mohd. Faiz Subri and Yong Kuong Yong.
