Author: Bernama

Men’s hockey team one step away from retaining Sea Games gold

PHNOM PENH: The national men’s indoor hockey team are one step away from retaining the gold medal in the 2023 SEA Games after qualifying for the final today. Coach Mohd Hanip Che Halim’s men checked into the final after edging Thailand 5-3 in their fourth match of the round-robin format

Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in Sarawak from May 5-7

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast that Sabah, Labuan and northern Sarawak are at risk of the squall line phenomenon that will bring heavy rain and strong winds from May 5 to May 7. According to the significant weather forecast issued by the agency at 1 pm

Labuan hotel crew electrocuted by lamp post

LABUAN: A hotel crew here was electrocuted after coming into contact with a high-tension lamp post in downtown this morning (May 4). Labuan police chief Supt. Ahmad Jawila said the deceased was 18-year-old Ryandeigo Roselee from Sook, Keningau, Sabah. “The teenager came in contact with the high-tension lamp post while

Activist’s death: Muslims urged to show solidarity with Palestinians

PUTRAJAYA: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has called on Muslims in the country to show their solidarity for the Palestinians who are still imprisoned without any charge or trial following their struggle to defend their land. In conveying his condolences on the

Award-winning actor Ridzuan Hashim dies

KUALA LUMPUR: Actor Mohd Ridzuan Hashim died today at the age of 61, believed due to a heart attack. His nephew Iman Zulkarnain, 32, said Mohd Ridzuan breathed his last at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) at 1.57 pm. “He suddenly collapsed while having breakfast today. He was given CPR before

Police chief lodges report against FB user over defamatory statement

NIBONG TEBAL: A police report has been lodged against Facebook user David Marshel for allegedly issuing a defamatory statement regarding a religious ceremony. Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) District Police chief Supt Lee Chong Chern said he lodged the report at 10.04 pm yesterday after noticing the statement uploaded by David,

Muhammad Ubaidullah most relieved man after dodging ‘own goal’ backlash

PHNOM PENH: National men’s football under 22 (U-22) squad defensive mainstay Muhammad Ubaidullah Shamsul Fazili was thanking his lucky stars last night that his SEA Games debut did not end up disastrously. It could have been all too different for the 20-year-old Terengganu FC player after a mistake saw him

Adam eyes jujitsu gold to complete medal set

PHNOM PENH: National jujitsu exponent, Adam Akasyah aims to leave no stone unturned as he is eyes to completing the medal set by winning gold at the SEA Games 2023 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The 23-year-old Adam, who won bronze in Manila 2019 followed by silver in Hanoi 2021, believes

Govt, public should be prepared for El Nino, says expert

KUALA LUMPUR: Early preparations to face the strong El Nino, expected to occur next month, should be made immediately by involving the country’s two main stakeholders, namely the government and the people, to minimize the impact of the phenomenon. Environmental expert Associate Professor Dr Haliza Abdul Rahman said that although