Tengku Amir Shah (third from right) showing the Tanjong Subang Jaya hotel keycard at the launch. With him are (from left) Johan Kamal, Saipolyazan, Ng, Mohd Fauzi, Najwan and Mohd Zulkurnain. — Photos: AZMAN GHANI/The Star
THE first-ever sports-themed hotel in Malaysia was launched in 3K Complex, Subang Jaya, with Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah as its first guest.
Tanjong Subang Jaya hotel is part of the Football Association of Selangor’s (FAS) Tanjong hospitality network.
In his speech, FAS secretary-general Muhammad Izrin Nabil Ismail said the hotel’s opening marked a new milestone for the association and hospitality industry.
“This is a huge step forward in making Selangor football more sustainable.
“We in the FAS have always been dedicated to developing grassroots-level football.”
He added that the hotel also promoted football education in Selangor and supported FAS’ finances.
These two growth aspects are two of FAS’ five operational mandates.
“After today’s launch, it is hoped that the hotel becomes a sports and educational hub in Selangor, leveraging the state’s football community with the latest football knowledge.
“The initiative can also expand FAS’ coffers to ensure we are able to hold more programmes to strengthen the sport,” said Muhammad Izrin.
The hotel also hosts the new FAS office. — Photos: AZMAN GHANI/The Star
Among the three other FAS mandates is aiming to develop Selangor football through technical knowledge, tournaments and facilities.
Building women’s participation in the sport through active talent sourcing and incentives is also a priority.
The association has also mandated the drafting of impactful football-related policies through sophisticated data collection.
Muhammad Izrin said the hotel has 40 rooms, gymnasium and cafeteria.
The football association’s new office is located in the hotel.
In a statement, Tanjong Subang Jaya said RM2.5mil was spent to upgrade the hotel at the building owned by Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ).
Its name is inspired by Selangor’s official flower “Bunga Tanjong Pecah Sembilan” or Spanish cherry.
The emblem represents FAS’ strength sourced from the unity of the state’s nine districts.
Hotel facilities include Chak’z 1964 restaurant serving local and Western fares.
The Red Giant Physio Centre, which provides industry-level physiotherapy services, is also a point of focus.
Present at the launch were Subang Jaya deputy mayor Mohd Zulkurnain Che Ali, Shah Alam mayor Datuk Mohd Fauzi Mohd Yatim, Selangor youth, sports, and entrepreneurship committee chairman Najwan Halimi, Subang Jaya assemblyman Michelle Ng, Menteri Besar Incorporated chief executive officer Saipolyazan M. Yusop and Selangor Football Club chief executive officer Dr Johan Kamal Hamidon.
