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Day: July 29, 2024

WiPers Chasing Hattrick As Parting Gift For Coach Norizan

KUALA LUMPUR, There is no parting gift more meaningful for the head coach of the Federal Territories (WiPers) netball contingent, Norizan Rajab, than a successful defence of the title to complete a hat-trick with her charges at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI) in Sarawak next month. Norizan, 55, said that since the average player in the squad is no stranger to her, she is optimistic that the last phase of training with 19 days remaining has been well planned despite no training abroad. “Considering the potential of the players, whom I guided for the past four years are still

UMNO Members Should Continue To Serve, Not Lulled By Past Successes – Khaled

KUALA LUMPUR, All UMNO members need to continue to devote themselves in bringing prosperity to the people and not to be swayed and feel complacent with past successes as it will be to the detriment of the party. UMNO vice president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said UMNO’s national struggle is not just to gain power but to restore the Malays’ trust in the party. “Without that, we can ask ourselves what else is left of this party? What is the meaning of UMNO’s presence on the Malay political stage? Therefore, each of us has to play a role in

At Least Five Countries Want Malaysia To Be ASEAN Space Agency, Senate Told

KUALA LUMPUR, At least five or six countries have asked Malaysia to become an ASEAN space agency, the Senate was told today. In fact, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said those countries also wanted Malaysia to be the satellite launch centre even though the establishment of ASEAN space agency is still in the planning stage. “We (the government) have not yet chosen the state or the place (where the establishment of this space agency) will be, but we will discuss it with the relevant ministries and agencies before it is brought to the Cabinet to decide,” he said in

WTCKL Grabs ‘Best Convention And Exhibition Centre’ Award At TIA 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) won the “Best Convention and Exhibition Centre” award at the Tourism Industry Awards (TIA) 2024 held here on Friday (July 26). Its group managing director, Datuk Seri Dr Irmohizam Ibrahim said the achievement shows WTCKL’s commitment to excellence according to global benchmarks in providing exceptional space and services for various types of events. “We are determined to continue to innovate and raise industry standards by ensuring each event held at WTCKL has a high impact,” he said in a statement today, adding that this excellence proves the hard work and dedication

Paris 2024: MAS proud of Hoe Yean, Rouxin despite early exit

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysia Swimming Federation (MAS) remains proud of the performances displayed by national swimmers Khiew Hoe Yean and Tan Rouxin despite their early exit from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. MAS secretary-general Andy Low said what is important for the federation is that Hoe Yean and Rouxin gained valuable experience competing with world-class swimmers during their debut at the world’s biggest sporting event. “They did well, and the coach (Eric Anderson) was happy too. Hoe Yean and Rouxin are still young, so let’s show our support for them to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles