Day: August 5, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi congratulated national singles badminton player Lee Zii Jia for winning the country’s second bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics tonight. He said the 26-year-old proved his commitment in securing the bronze for his country and that his spirit remained unbowed after he failed to progress to the finals. ‘Congratulations to national singles player Zii Jia who managed to gift Malaysia our second bronze medal. ‘We are very proud with LZJ’s great performance just now. You clearly are a national hero! Congratulations once again,’ he posted on Facebook tonight.

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is assisting national artiste Safiah Ibrahim, who is reportedly suffering from cataracts that are impairing her vision. In a Facebook post, Anwar shared that his Political Secretary, Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, delivered a contribution on his behalf this morning. ‘She (Safiah) needs to undergo eye surgery promptly to prevent unwanted complications. ‘Therefore, Farhan has presented a contribution on my behalf to help alleviate her medical expenses,’ he stated. Anwar also wished Safiah a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, As Malaysians rejoice over the success of the national athletes in bringing home medals from the 2024 Paris Olympics, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stresses the importance of recognising and appreciating the sacrifices of all athletes who carried the country’s challenge at the Games. He said the success of athletes should not be solely measured by medal achievements, but also by the fighting spirit and hard work they have shown. ‘Thank you to our sprint king Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi, women’s road race cyclist Nur Aisyah Mohamad Zubir and sailors Khairulnizam Mohd Afendy and