Conflicting interests - potential determinant of brain drain in sports?
As there's an imbalance of bargaining power, the athletes are always put at a severe disadvantage.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Three M'sians move into second qualifying round of 2016 US Open
National squash ace Low Wee Wern advanced to the second qualifying round of the 2016 US Open after edging Canadian Samantha J. Cornett in straight sets in Philadelphia.
Fri Oct 07 2016
Wee Wern wins gold in World University Squash Championship
Low Wee Wern clinched the gold medal after beating Tsz Wing Tong of Hong Kong in the final at Bukit Jalil on Thursday.
Thu Sep 08 2016
Nicol David extend reigns as world No.1 for 106 months
Despite only clinching one title this season, Malaysia's squash queen, Datuk Nicol David has maintained her position as the world number one player for 106 consecutive months.
Fri May 01 2015
Passion is a key to success - Nicol David
Datuk Nicol Ann David expressed hope that national junior players could show their passions in squash in order to be more competitive.
Mon Apr 06 2015
Malaysia beat Egypt 2-0 to make first women's world team squash final
Nicol David put up a brilliant display to give Malaysia the perfect start by beating world number three Raneem El Weleily; 11-3, 8-11, 11-7 and 11-9 in 54 minutes.
Sat Dec 06 2014
Nicol sees off Wee Wern to book semi-finals spot in US Open
Nicol will square off against her nemesis, Egyptian Raneem El-Weleily in the semi-finals match late Saturday.
Fri Oct 17 2014
Women's squash team dominates with Malaysia's 3rd gold medal
The Malaysian women's squash team dominated the squash event at the 17th Asian Games after defeating India in the team's final today.
Sat Sep 27 2014
Asian Games: Najib congratulates Nicol for second gold medal, Wee Wern for silver
"Well done Datuk Nicol David and Low Wee Wern for giving us gold and silver medals."
Tue Sep 23 2014
Asian Games: Gold and 'four more years' for squash queen David
Nicol now has four Asian Games golds to add to her seven World Open titles and adds that she had no plans to hang up her racquet yet.
Tue Sep 23 2014
Nicol's fine outing comes to an end
Women's squash singles champion Datuk Nicol Ann David's fine outing at the 20th Commonwealth Games came to an end after losing to the English pair.
Fri Aug 01 2014
Contrasting fortunes for M'sian players in Cleveland Classic
Nicol defeating former world junior champion Nour El Sherbini from Egypt 11-2, 11-8, 11-3 in just 40 minutes.
Sun Feb 02 2014
Wee Wern retains China Open
Low Wee Wern lifted her second consecutive China Open title, held at Shanghai Jinqaio Megafit Sports Club yesterday.
Mon Oct 29 2012
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024