AOF: Malaysia add three more golds, seven silvers on Day Three
Overall, Malaysia have so far bagged 13 golds, 10 silvers and one bronze.
Wed Aug 03 2022
'High flyer' Abdul Latif captures fourth consecutive APG gold
Two-time world champion and Paralympics gold medallist Datuk Abdul Latif Romly underlined his dominance in the ASEAN APG by winning his fourth consecutive long jump F20 gold medal today.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Abdul Latif expected to recover within two months - Coach
The gold medalist at the Games had shown good progress and was able to move his left leg better after suffering a groin injury.
Sun Sep 12 2021
Grab Malaysia honours Paralympics heroes with food orders, reward points
Gold medalists at the Tokyo Paralympics - Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, Cheah Liek Hou and Abdul Latif Romly - are set to receive one million GrabRewards points and a year worth of free GrabFood orders.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Abdul Latif to return home only after injury rehab
Abdul Latiff wants to undergo rehabilitation for a groin injury that he suffered when attempting his fourth jump during the finals in Tokyo.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Paralympic athletes receive warm welcome home
The final batch of Malaysian athletes from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games received a warm welcome upon their arrival at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) here, this afternoon.
Mon Sep 06 2021
Malaysia end Tokyo Paralympic campaign in style, thanks to extraordinary athletes
What an extraordinarily talented bunch they are. That's the only conclusion one can come to when describing the national contingent's 12-day battle for medals at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Coach will not stop Abdul Latif competing in normal category
National para-athletics champion, Abdul Latif Romly can compete in the normal category if he wants to do so, says his coach Shahrul Amri Suhaimi.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Three cheers for Malaysia on penultimate day of Tokyo Paralympics
The wait is over, finally! And Malaysians can now heave a huge sigh of relief after the national contingent met the three-gold target at the Tokyo Paralympics today.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Abdul Latif's achievement proves Malaysia can produce world class athletes - King, Queen
Their Majesties said tonight that long-jumper Abdul Latif Romly's outstanding achievement at the Tokyo Paralympics proved that Malaysia was capable of producing world standard athletes and individuals
Sat Sep 04 2021
Mum wills son to long jump gold with screams of 'Fly Latif... fly Latif!'
"Fly Latif... fly Latif!" Those were the encouraging screams by Salmah Yatim as she willed her son Abdul Latif Romly while staying tuned to the television watching him compete in the long jump event.
Sat Sep 04 2021
PM congratulates Liek Hou, Abdul Latif for winning Malaysia's second, third gold at Tokyo Paralympics
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has congratulated Cheah Liek Hou and Abdul Latif Romly for contributing Malaysia's second and third gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics today.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Long jump gold medallist Abdul Latif disappointed at not clearing 8-metre mark
National long jumper Abdul Latif Romly should be jumping for joy after winning his second Paralympic gold medal here today, instead, he kept saying how disappointed he was.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Tokyo Paralympics: Long jumper Abdul Latif seals Malaysia's third gold medal
Defending champion Abdul Latif Romly rocked the athletics arena at the Olympic Stadium today when he bagged his second Paralympic gold medal in the men's long jump T20 category.
Sat Sep 04 2021
All hopes on trio to help achieve Malaysia's three-gold target
Saturday (Sept 4) will be the Malaysian contingent's last chance to meet the three-gold medal target at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024