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Pandelela delighted with Jun Hoong's success

Pandelela delighted with Jun Hoong's success

Pandelela, who partnered Jun Hoong for the silver medal at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016, says the latter deserved the success, after all her hard work and sacrifices.
Mon Jul 24 2017
Rio 2016: Lee Chong Wei to meet Chen Long in finals

Rio 2016: Lee Chong Wei to meet Chen Long in finals

National shuttler Datuk Lee Chong wei will meet Chen Long from China in the men's singles badminton final at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Fri Aug 19 2016
Rio 2016: Waiting game over, Chong Wei's final chance to begin

Rio 2016: Waiting game over, Chong Wei's final chance to begin

Untested Datuk Lee Chong Wei enroute to his final bid for the gold medal began at the Rio Olympic Games when he breezed through into the quarterfinals here Sunday.
Sun Aug 14 2016
Victorious divers Pandelela, Jun Hoong get pension for life

Victorious divers Pandelela, Jun Hoong get pension for life

Divers Pandelela Rinong and Cheong Jun Hoong will share the RM600,000 cash incentive and a monthly pension of RM3,000 following their silver medal feat at the Rio Olympic Games here.
Wed Aug 10 2016
Pandelela, Jun Hoong clinch Malaysia's first medal in Rio

Pandelela, Jun Hoong clinch Malaysia's first medal in Rio

Malaysia wins the first medal in the Rio Olympic Games after diving pair, Pandelela Rinong and Cheong Jun Hoong won the silver medal at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre here today.
Tue Aug 09 2016
'Pocket Rocketman' will land in Rio on Saturday

'Pocket Rocketman' will land in Rio on Saturday

However, Azizulhasni and Fatehah will be missing the Rio Olympic Games opening ceremony a day earlier at the Maracana Stadium.
Fri Aug 05 2016
Rio 2016: M'sia have high hopes on Chong Wei and Azizulhasni

Rio 2016: M'sia have high hopes on Chong Wei and Azizulhasni

Tan Sri Mohamed Al Amin Abdul Majid is convinced the duo possessed the depth and vast experience to make good their final appearance.
Fri Aug 05 2016
Isinbayeva, Shubenkov set to miss Rio Olympics after court ruling

Isinbayeva, Shubenkov set to miss Rio Olympics after court ruling

CAS on Thursday dismissed an appeal against a ban on Russia's track and field team for the Rio Olympic Games over state-run doping.
Thu Jul 21 2016
Malaysia expects more athletes to qualify for Rio Olympics - Khairy

Malaysia expects more athletes to qualify for Rio Olympics - Khairy

The Youth and Sports Ministry is targeting at least 22 athletes under the Podium Programme to qualify for the Rio Olympic Games this year.
Tue Apr 05 2016
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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 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 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