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KUCHING, After overcoming the despair of losing his left arm in a road accident more than two decades ago, Hisam Che Soh @ Yusof has since put his focus on sports and today he is looking at garnering his 20th gold medal in his 10 years of involvement in the Para Malaysia Games (Para SUKMA). Narrating his background, the 43-year-old Terengganu representative who participated in the men’s shot put and discus throw (physical disability) F46 said that he almost chose to become a swimmer as he was a qualified swimming instructor. But everything changed when he, who was affectionately called

Manila: The Philippine women’s team defeated Iceland, 2.5-1.5, in the 10th and penultimate round of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad at BOK Sports Hall in Budapest, Hungary on Saturday. Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna prevailed over FIDE Master Hallgerdur Thorsteindottir in 56 moves of the Alekhine Defense on Board 2, while rookie Ruelle Canino conquered Gudrun Fanney Briem after 31 moves of the King’s Indian Defense in 31 moves on Board 4. International Master Jan Jodilyn Fronda settled for the draw with Idunn Helgadottir after 71 moves of the Sicilian on Board 3 to complete the victory as the Philippines gained

BALING, The family of Sabari Baharom, 62, who has been missing since Sept 3, is becoming increasingly anxious as there have been no developments in the case, now entering its third week. His eldest daughter, Suraiya Izzaty Sabari, 29, said that Sabari is suspected of being missing after he failed to respond to calls on Sept 4, and efforts to locate him have thus far been unsuccessful. “Our family hopes that nothing bad has happened to our father. We wish that whoever is involved will return him to us safely,’ she said when met today by reporters at her father’s

IPOH, Former Perak state executive councillor (exco) Datuk Azman Mahalan, 82, died today of old age. The deceased, who served as the Ayer Kuning state assemblyman from 1986 to 2004, died at 11.05 am at his residence in Jalan Lengkok Pasar, Rapat Setia here. Ayer Kuning assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin, who confirmed the news when contacted, said the loss of the deceased was not only felt by family members but the entire community in Ayer Kuning who had benefitted from his services in the past. “The late-Azman’s services were not only towards the unity of the party and members, but also

KLUANG, Collaboration between various quarters, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs), local leaders and the community, is crucial in reducing drug addiction cases in the country, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah. He said such cooperation is needed to help the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) achieve its target of reducing drug addiction rates to 400 cases per 100,000 population by 2025. ‘We seek cooperation from all parties, as the responsibility to address this issue cannot rest solely on AADK. ‘We are confident (to reduce drug addiction cases), as there are examples of individuals who have successfully recovered with