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KUALA LUMPUR, The national football team, playing without the fervent backing of the Ultras Malaya supporters, managed to edge the Philippines 2-1 and advance to the final of the 2024 Merdeka Tournament at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here tonight. The semi-final tie, which is Pau Marti Vicente’s first assignment as the new national head coach, saw the Philippines, nicknamed The Azkals, drawing first blood through an own goal by national defender Muhamad Feroz Baharudin in the 27th minute. However, the Harimau Malaya managed to check into the final courtesy of a clinical finish by midfielder Mohammad Syamer Kutty

KUALA LUMPUR, Insomnia has a negative impact, especially on physical and mental health, hence affecting daily life, said Sunway Medical Centre (SMC), Sunway City’s clinical psychologist Michelle Chong Hui Yi. She said insomnia is a disorder that causes an individual to have difficulty falling asleep, as well as waking up frequently or waking up easily despite having enough time to sleep and it needs to be addressed. Insomnia, she said, will also affect feelings and emotions, cause anxiety and can even lead to heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and stroke. “Getting adequate and quality sleep are very important to

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia defeated the Philippines 2-1 in the 2024 Merdeka Tournament semi-final at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil here, tonight: Half-time: Malaysia 1-1 Philippines Scorers ——— Malaysia: Mohamad Syamer Kutty Abba (43rd minute), Muhammad Safawi Rasid (penalty – 73rd minute) Philippines: Muhamad Feroz Baharudin (own goal, 27th minute) MALAYSIA: Ahmad Syihan Hazmi Mohamed, Matthew Davies, Daniel Ting, Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi (Muhammad Syafiq Ahmad), Mohd Afiq Fazail (Nooa Laine), Mohammad Syamer Kutty Abba, Paulo Josue (Endrick Dos Santos), Muhamad Feroz Baharudin (Dominic Tan), Muhammad Akhyar Abdul Rashid (Muhammad Safawi Rasid), Dion Cools (captain), Romel Morales (Darren Lok). PHILIPPINES: Neil

KUALA LUMPUR, Any amendments to the Federal Constitution must be grounded in current developments to ensure it effectively addresses the challenges faced by society today. Constitutional expert, Prof Datuk Dr. Shamrahayu Abdul Aziz emphasised that the Federal Constitution should also reflect the character and identity of Malaysian society so that no individual is left behind in the process of building an ideal nation. “If certain provisions need to be updated to reflect current circumstances, amendments should be made. However, these changes won’t be easy, as we must avoid turning the Constitution into a document that can be easily manipulated,” she

VLADIVOSTOK (Russia), Malaysia and Russia have agreed that the international community must intensify pressure to end Israel’s ruthless genocidal campaigns in Gaza, says Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Meanwhile, Anwar also expressed hope that Russia will pursue a constructive path towards a peaceful and sustainable resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, resting on the foundations for a negotiated peace. ‘Through continued engagement, I believe we can deepen our understanding during these challenging times,’ he said, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), today. Anwar held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, here, on Wednesday. The bilateral meeting