Author: Bernama

Two foreign players called up to strengthen Harimau Muda

KUALA LUMPUR: Two overseas-based players – Luqman Hakim Shamsudin and Nooa Laine – have been included in the preliminary list of the national Under-23 squad ahead of the 2024 Asian Under-23 Cup Qualifiers in Chonburi, Thailand next month. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said Luqman Hakin and Nooa, who

PN’s claim ludicrous: PH candidate

JOHOR BAHRU: Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) propaganda claiming that the Federal Government will collapse if PN wins in the Pulai parliamentary by-election, is ludicrous to say the least, Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Pulai by-election, Suhaizan Kaiat said. He criticised the claim and described the opposing side’s arguments as an

Police record 10 individuals’ statements over public service officers allegations

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded statements of 10 individuals to assist in the investigations regarding the fake Facebook accounts ‘Harapan Malaysia’ and ‘Friends of Anwar Ibrahim’, which were used to spread accusations against public service officers. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director, Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, said that

PH-BN compatibility more evident in Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-election campaigns

JOHOR BAHRU: The compatibility of the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional (PH-BN) machinery is more evident in the by-elections for the Pulai parliamentary constituency and Simpang Jeram state seat, says Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh. Muhamad Akmal said the compatibility displayed by the machinery, especially the commitment from the Umno

Aaron-Wooi Yik, Mike Mahen top picks for SAM 2022 Best Athlete Award

KUALA LUMPUR: Men’s doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and bodybuilder Datuk Mohd Syarul Azman Mahen Abdullah are seen as the top picks for the Best Athlete Award at the Sportswriters Association of Malaysia (SAM)-100PLUS Awards 2022 ceremony tonight. Aaron-Wooi Yik created history when they became Malaysia’s first world champions

Russia destroys 2 Ukrainian drones

MOSCOW: Two Ukrainian drones were shot down over the Bryansk region on Monday night, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Monday, reported Sputnik. “Tonight, another attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack using aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles on objects in the Russian Federation was thwarted. Two

Ingebrigtsen retains 5,000m title, Kiplangat wins men’s marathon

BUDAPEST: Norwegian standout Jakob Ingebrigtsen retained his men’s 5,000m title on the final day of the World Athletics Championships here Sunday, while Victor Kiplangat of Uganda clinched the men’s marathon, reported Xinhua. In the men’s 5,000m final, 22-year-old Ingebrigtsen made a powerful surge in the last 100m, finishing first with

Simone Biles claims record eighth US crown on return

LONDON: Simone Biles has claimed a record eighth all-around US Championship less than a month after ending a two-year break from gymnastics. The 19-time world champion, 26, claimed the record-breaking crown – 10 years after winning her first – as she posted a total of 118.40, four clear of runner-up

Barca win 7-goal thriller, Osasuna end Valencia’s winning run

MADRID: FC Barcelona clinched a dramatic 4-3 victory against Villarreal on Sunday evening, thanks to a remarkable performance from 16-year-old winger Lamine Yamal, reported Xinhua. Barcelona seemed firmly in the driver’s seat when Gavi netted in the 15th minute, followed by Frenkie de Jong’s goal three minutes later, establishing a

Germans suffer first-ever zero medals at Worlds

BUDAPEST: German athletics ended a world championship without a medal for the first time on Sunday, just one year before the Paris Olympics, reported German news agency dpa. Javelin thrower Julian Weber was the last realistic hope, but Czech Jakub Vadlejch stole the bronze from him on the last attempt