Zolkples Embong

The body of former NSC director-general Datuk Seri Zolkples Embong was safely buried at the Syed Yahya Muslim Cemetery here at 10.40 tonight.

The passing of Zolkples Embong is a huge loss to the country's sports fraternity and will leave a deep impact on every individual who had worked with him.

Zolkples' contribution in sports began in 1982 when he was a sports officer in the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

The King and Queen also described his passing as a great loss to sports in the country.

Zolkples died at his house in Pandan Indah today, believed due to a heart attack.

It would be difficult for the IPC to overturn the decision, apart from the committee having to respect the rules of WPA, says Zolkples.

Malaysian athletes hunting for the country's first-ever Olympics gold in Tokyo have to grapple with their own set of challenges in badminton, track cycling and diving.

The three medal target, including one gold medal, given to the Malaysian contingent headed to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games is a brave but achievable move.

The Malaysian SEA Games Organising Committee (MASOC) does not allow contingents to the 29th SEA Games here from August 19-30, to cook and prepare their own meals.

Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says he will decide on who the right candidate is by Wednesday.

The post's vacancy follows the appointment of Zolkples Embong, the current NSC DG, as CEO of the 2017 SEA Games which will be hosted by Malaysia.

National Sports Council DG Zolkples Embong says national wushu exponent Tai Cheau Xuen has shown the "Malaysia Boleh" spirit.

Young national athletes have proven their worth, having been given the exposure to compete in major championships which prepared them for more competitive challenges.

The National Sports Council Director-general said Rashid was among a number of prominent local coaches the country had produced.

The real reason for Remington's shocking resignation were reports linked to his frustration over interference in helming the national squad.

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.

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.

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.