Hannah also highlighted the ministry’s efforts to promote sports among senior citizens, aiming to dispel stereotypes and encourage them to explore new activities for post-retirement health.

"Faisal's contract with the team runs until 2027. As a professional club, it is our responsibility as an employer to take care of our players' welfare, including Faisal's," Shahril said.

Once its production ramps up, its founder and chief executive officer Bryan Loo said the company plans to export the pearls to other countries in the region, probably beginning with the Philippines.

"Berdasarkan momentum dan prestasi pelaburan yang memberangsangkan, kerajaan negeri yakin jumlah pelaburan yang diunjurkan akan mampu dicapai pada penghujung tahun 2023 kelak," katanya.

Berdasarkan jadual jelajah yang dikongsi program bermula di pasar pagi Sungai Buloh Jeram (19 November), pasar malam Sri Andalas (21 November), pasar malam Taman Perwira (22 November) dan pasar malam Bandar Batu Selayang (23 November).