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Ziyad hoping to earn ticket to commonwealth games in Gold Coast

Ziyad hoping to earn ticket to commonwealth games in Gold Coast

Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli hopes to achieve an almost impossible feat by qualifying the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, next year.
Sun Oct 15 2017
Defending champion Ridzuan moves into World Para Athletics Championships 100m final

Defending champion Ridzuan moves into World Para Athletics Championships 100m final

The 2016 Rio Paralympics champion clocked 12.29 seconds to win the first heats at the London Stadium, beating Rio Paralympics bronze medalist Rodrigo Parreira Da Silva of Brazil.
Sat Jul 22 2017
Abdul Latif out to defend world Paralympic championships gold

Abdul Latif out to defend world Paralympic championships gold

World Paralympics champion, Rio Paralympics gold medallist and World record holder Abdul Latif Romly is determined to defend the T20 (Intellectual Disability)long jump gold.
Mon Jul 10 2017
Set new records at 2017 KL SEA Games, ASEAN Para Games - Khairy

Set new records at 2017 KL SEA Games, ASEAN Para Games - Khairy

Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has challenged the Rio Paralympics medal winners to set new records at the two meets.
Mon Oct 10 2016
Abdul Latif Romly uneasy with 'young millionaire' tag

Abdul Latif Romly uneasy with 'young millionaire' tag

Although he is in a state of euphoria, the 19-year-old gold medalist feels apprehensive about being tagged a young millionaire.
Mon Oct 10 2016
'Golden heroes' welcome for Paralympics contingent - Khairy

'Golden heroes' welcome for Paralympics contingent - Khairy

The Malaysian paralympians to the Rio Paralympic Games are in for a "Heroes Welcome" when they return home this Thursday.
Tue Sep 20 2016
PM Najib hails another medal-winning paralympic athlete

PM Najib hails another medal-winning paralympic athlete

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has congratulated Malaysian athlete Siti Noor Radiah Ismail on her bronze-medal victory at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Fri Sep 16 2016
Rio Paralympics: Siti Noor Radiah wins bronze medal in long jump

Rio Paralympics: Siti Noor Radiah wins bronze medal in long jump

Siti Noor Radiah Ismail presented the Malaysian contingent with a bronze medal via the T20 women's long jump at Rio Paralympic Games.
Fri Sep 16 2016
Rio Paralympics: Archer Yuhaizam Yahya blames equipment for exit

Rio Paralympics: Archer Yuhaizam Yahya blames equipment for exit

Equipment problem denied Yuhaizam Yahya from advancing to the next stage of the individual compound event in Rio Paralympic Games.
Thu Sep 15 2016
Abdul Latif Romly is special, says former teacher

Abdul Latif Romly is special, says former teacher

Aznan Mat Isa described Abdul Latif as a diamond in the rough as he knows how to respect others despite born handicapped.
Thu Sep 15 2016
Rio Paralympics: Cyclist Khairul Hazwan ends up in 18th place

Rio Paralympics: Cyclist Khairul Hazwan ends up in 18th place

In the 30km race with 23 competitors, Khairul Hazwan who was assisted by pilot rider Muhamad Rauf Nur Misbah, clocked 40 minutes and 6.96 seconds, 5:31.63s behind gold medal winner Steve Bate.
Thu Sep 15 2016
Grand welcome awaits paralympians homecoming - KJ

Grand welcome awaits paralympians homecoming - KJ

The Cabinet meeting today had agreed to accord the contingent a heroes welcome at KL International Airport upon the arrival of their flight.
Wed Sep 14 2016
National athletes can learn fighthing spirit qualities from paralympic athletes - Chong Wei

National athletes can learn fighthing spirit qualities from paralympic athletes - Chong Wei

Datuk Lee Chong Wei urged all national athletes to emulate the fighting spirit shown by Paralympic athletes at the Rio Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Tue Sep 13 2016
BMW wheelchairs, high-tech bikes: Life in the Paralympic fast lane

BMW wheelchairs, high-tech bikes: Life in the Paralympic fast lane

A wheelchair made by BMW and a prototype bike are two of the new weapons in Rio Paralympians' unending race for a competitive advantage.
Tue Sep 13 2016
Rio Paralympics: Jamery Siga fails to qualify for final

Rio Paralympics: Jamery Siga fails to qualify for final

The 31-year-old swimmer from Sarawak only managed to clock 38.79s to finish in 6th place in the first heat at the Olympic Aquatics Centre in Rio.
Tue Sep 13 2016
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024