Year: 2024

Selangor FC’s sensational winger Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim, who is still recovering from an acid attack, did not expect to be on the bench in his team’s second leg semi-final match of the FA Cup 2024/2025 against Terengganu FC here last night. In the clash at the Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium (MBPJ), the Red Giants won 4-1 to advance to the final in style with a 6-4 aggregate victory. Mohamad Faisal, better known as Faisal Halim and Mickey to fans, said he was informed that he would be on the team’s roster a day before the match, and although

The success of Selangor FC advancing to the FA Cup 2024/2025 final by eliminating Terengganu FC with a 6-4 aggregate has helped restore the confidence of Red Giants fans in the team’s coach, Mohd Nidzam Jamil. This is because the capability of the 44-year-old, better known as Nidzam, had started to be questioned by fans, and there was a perception that he was not the right coach to lead Selangor following some recent team results. Nidzam said his social media was also “attacked” over the past two to three weeks, and his son was informed by school friends that he

Malaysian squash legend Datuk Nicol Ann David has expressed her sincere gratitude to national women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, after their excellent performance at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. In a Facebook post, Nicol, who is also the Deputy Chef de Mission for Malaysia, acknowledged the pain of the duo’s defeat, at the same time praising their remarkable journey and unwavering spirit on their debut at the biggest sporting event on the planet. ‘I know this moment will be painful, and it will hurt for some time. I can’t truly say or do anything to change that, because it’s

Perlis athletes who win medals at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024, to be held in Sarawak from Aug 17 to 24, will receive cash incentives in recognition of their achievements. Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli announced that individual athletes winning gold medals will immediately receive RM1,000, silver medallists RM700, and bronze medallists RM400. “For doubles or groups of two to five people, the incentive is RM600 for gold, RM400 for silver, and RM200 for bronze per person. For teams of more than five, the incentive is RM300 for gold, RM200 for silver, and RM100 for bronze per person,” he

The Perlis contingent has been reminded to maintain a high level of discipline and to ensure their safety and health during the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 in Sarawak, which will be held from Aug 17 to 24. The Regent of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail advised the athletes to avoid unhealthy practices related to doping and corruption, and to fully focus on competing with high sportsmanship. “Those selected to represent Perlis should uphold and honour the name of our state, and strive with determination to ensure that your sacrifices are rewarded. Insya-Allah, success will be on your side,”