Day: September 24, 2024

KUCHING, Kelantan’s Ahmad Shahmim Mohd Kadri smashed the national powerlifting record in the men’s 54-kilogramme (kg) category twice en route to winning two gold medals at the 2024 Malaysia Para Games (Para SUKMA) here today. The 22-year-old from Pasir Puteh lifted 132kg for the best lift gold medal at the Youth and Sports Complex, with Terengganu’s Muhammad Shazmin Syamsuar (91kg) taking silver and Melaka’s Muhammad Zaqwan Mahat (73kg) bronze. Ahmad Shahmim began today’s competition with a 122kg lift on his first attempt, far exceeding the other lifters. He then equalled his national record of 125kg, set during the National Circuit

JOHOR BAHRU, A phone accessories salesman and night market vendor pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to charges of offering bribes to Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) enforcement assistants to avoid action being taken against them for operating businesses without a valid license. In the first case, Tan Poh Wey, 41, is accused of offering MBIP enforcement assistant Syed Hanif Syed Nasir, 31, RM3,000 as an inducement to not take legal action against 53 Mobile Trading for not possessing a license and failing to comply with a notice to cease operations. The offence allegedly occurred at Jalan Pulai

IPOH, The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is currently reviewing the registration of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) and its subsidiary companies, says its Minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. He said the review was being conducted by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), focusing on compliance with the submission of annual reports, financial statements, and other related matters. He added that the company could face deregistration if it was found to have violated public interest or current regulations. “At KPDN, we are looking into this under the regulatory acts of SSM, and we are also working

KLUANG, The government received over 66,000 applications for the BUDI Agri-Komoditi initiative from smallholders across the country as of Sept 20, 10,000 of which were appeal applications, said Plantation and Commodites Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He said the number was low compared to the estimated private smallholders recorded in the country. ‘When we announced the targeted diesel subsidy, we found that many did not register, so many smallholders do not know how to apply. ‘We went to the ground to assist smallholders so that they could share the information with their friends. I have instructed all agencies under

KUCHING, Sabah athlete Azuan Amir Hassan’s decision to switch from athletics to tenpin bowling about 11 years ago, has been a blessing in disguise as he continues to achieve success in his newfound sport. His choice once again proved to be right when he recorded a golden hat trick for the TPB1 individual event (visual impairment) at the Para Sukan Malaysia (Para SUKMA) 2024 here, today. Recounting his start in the sport, Azuan who works as a massage therapist said he switched sports from athletics to bowling after suffering a leg injury. ‘After injuring my leg I switched to bowling