Muhammad Ziyad not disappointed with silver medal feat but rather happy to overcome tragic Tokyo 2020 episode
Muhammad Ziyad said what was important for him is to be able to get back on the podium after missing out on a similar opportunity in Tokyo.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Gold medal birthday gift for son - Muhammad Ziyad
Muhammad Ziyad said the victory fires him up further to add to his gold collection at the 2023 Para Powerlifting World Championships.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Ziyad delivers Malaysia's first gold in Solo
Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli fulfilled predictions when he delivered Malaysia's first gold medal at the 11th Asean Para Games (APG) in Solo this morning.
Mon Aug 01 2022
No SHAKAM reward for Muhammad Ziyad - KBS
National shot putter Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli will not receive the RM1 million reward under the National Sports Incentive Scheme (SHAKAM) following his disqualification in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
Tue Nov 09 2021
Tokyo Paralympics fiasco: POPM says will not punish Muhammad Ziyad, coach
No action will be taken against national para shot putter Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli and his coach Mohd Faizol Harun following the incident at the Tokyo Paralympic Games last August.
Sun Nov 07 2021
Probe into Ziyad's issue completed, full report to be ready next week
The internal investigation into the disqualification of national shot putter Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli in the F20 category at the Tokyo Paralympics has been completed.
Thu Oct 14 2021
Ziyad's issue: Investigation committee to meet next week - Ahmad Faizal
Ahmad Faizal said findings from the committee would be handed over to the ministry after Oct 8.
Wed Sep 29 2021
KBS mulls taking Ziyad's case to CAS
KBS is mulling the possibility of taking the issue of Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli's disqualification from the shot put event at the Tokyo Paralympics to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Thu Sep 23 2021
Muhammad Ziyad issue: PCM has obtained CCTV footage from organisers - Megat Shahriman
The PCM has obtained CCTV footage at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium from the organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games with regard to the issue of Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli's disqualification.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Ziyad's case: Let it be an expensive lesson for us - CDM
Megat Shahriman has described the controversial issue involving the men's shot put F20 event recently as an expensive lesson for the Malaysian contingent.
Sun Sep 05 2021
CDM refutes claim Muhammad Ziyad late by 28 minutes
Megat Shahriman says the allegation reported in a local newspaper last Friday which quoted sources from the national contingent was inaccurate.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Malaysian CDM apologises to his Ukraine counterpart over negative reaction
Malaysian CDM Megat D Shahriman Zaharuddin has apologised to Ukraine for criticisms levelled at their athlete Maksym Koval, who won the gold medal in the men's shot put F20 at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Action to be taken in Ziyad's issue to ensure similar incident does not recur - Ahmad Faizal
Ahmad Faizal said all parties involved must be responsible for the incident that led to the disqualification of Ziyad at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Sat Sep 04 2021
KBS sets up inquiry committee to look into Ziyad's disqualification in Tokyo
KBS has agreed to set up an internal committee of inquiry to look into the disqualification of national shot putter Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Muhammad Ziyad expresses sadness over failure to deliver Paralympic gold medal
"No matter what, I have never not brought home a medal for Malaysia," shot putter Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli said on his return home today after missing out on the gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024