Malaysian rugby receives RM4mil boost and land to build stadium


Major lift: Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin holding the new jersey with MRU president Datuk Shahrul Zaman Yahya (centre) and national team captain Shahir Ashraf during the unveiling ceremony yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian rugby has received a double boost – a huge sponsorship deal and a plan for a brand new stadium.

UEM Group Berhad has come in a big way to promote the sport with a RM4mil sponsorship for two years – 2018 and 2019.

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RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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