{"id":582,"date":"2026-01-17T08:01:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T08:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/?p=582"},"modified":"2026-01-17T08:01:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T08:01:24","slug":"pnb-merdeka-ventures-hosts-friendly-football-match-at-stadium-merdekawith-prime-ministers-department-religious-affairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/?p=582","title":{"rendered":"PNB Merdeka Ventures Hosts Friendly Football Match at Stadium Merdekawith Prime Minister\u2019s Department (Religious Affairs)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5420-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5420-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5420-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5420-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5420-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5420-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5420-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5420-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5420-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5420.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"s7\">A friendly football match with teams from PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (PNBMV) and Ministry of Religious Affairs under the Prime Minister\u2019s Department) took place at Stadium Merdeka. The match was enlivened by the participation of YB Senator Dr. Zulkifli Hasan, Minister in the Prime Minister\u2019s Department (Religious Affairs), and the presence of YM Raja Tan Sri Dato\u2019 Seri Arshad bin Raja Tun Uda, Group Chairman of PNB, which added to the vibrancy of the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5411-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5411-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5411-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5411-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5411-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5411-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5411-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5411-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5411.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"s7\">Chief Executive Officer of PNB Merdeka Ventures, Dato\u2019 Ir. Ts. Izwan Ibrahim, who also took part in the friendly football match as right winger, said, &#8220;We envision Stadium Merdeka as a vibrant community space that brings people together beyond its sporting legacy. As a key attraction within the Merdeka 118 precinct, the stadium is a welcoming place for all Malaysians, whether for sports, picnics, yoga or other community activities. Entry is free, and we invite the public to come and experience the stadium for themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5419-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5419-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5419-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5419-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5419-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5419-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5419-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5419-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5419-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_5419.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"s7\">Stadium Merdeka reopened on&nbsp;17th&nbsp;August 2024,&nbsp;following a comprehensive restoration. Today, the stadium continues to come alive with community spirit, with&nbsp;more than 200 events&nbsp;spanning culture, arts, education, heritage and sports held at the venue to date. To stay updated on upcoming activities or to participate in future events, visit Stadium Merdeka\u2019s Instagram&nbsp;@stadiummerdeka. Schools and organisations looking to host events at Stadium Merdeka can find booking and reservation details on the same platform or contact&nbsp;stadiums@pnb.com.my.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A friendly football match with teams from PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn. Bhd. 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