It doesn’t matter what time a match is played, as true football fans will continue to flock the stands and enjoy the post-match lepak sessions, writes Muhammad Yunus Zakariah.
There will never be another Sieh Kok Chi
As tributes pour in following the passing of Malaysia’s sports statesman, Datuk Sieh Kok Chi, Twentytwo13’s Haresh Deol shares how the fiery administrator became a respected mentor to many in the nation’s sports industry.
‘Revoke Bukit Cherakah degazettement, we don’t have much lowland tropical forest reserves left’
More than 50 civil society groups nationwide are unanimous that the decision to degazette the Bukit Cherakah Forest Reserve for development is “unlawful”. They urge the Selangor government to do the right thing by revoking the decision, and to take a leaf from recent floods that have devastated communities and livelihoods.
Don’t be ‘trigger happy’, understand National Stadium issue first, Ti tells MP
Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker told Dewan Rakyat today that the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, will undergo upgrading works in March 2023, scheduled to be completed by the end of next year.
Time to regulate behaviour of political parties in Malaysia
Malaysia must legislate, not only an anti-party hopping act, but also acts that regulate political funding and strict rules that disallow the use of government machinery by political parties. This will give some semblance of order in an otherwise chaotic political terrain, writes Associate Professor Dr Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk.
‘Send kids who missed routine vaccinations for catch-up immunisation, ASAP’
Malaysian Paediatric Association president, Dr Selva Kumar Sivapunniam, urges parents whose children have not received routine vaccinations that protect against life-threatening diseases in the last two years, to get their catch-up immunisation jabs.
‘Attorney-General should be answerable to Parliament’
There is a lingering fear that external pressures could be applied to affect the justice system. As such, there is a need to separate the functions of the Attorney-General as the government’s legal advisor and as a prosecutor, writes Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
Ex-stars Baljit and Kevinder’s mission to give back to hockey, off to flying start
Former internationals Baljit Singh and Kevinder Singh made their presence felt at the Kuala Lumpur City Hall Hockey Stadium in Lembah Pantai, yesterday as the duo guided Kuala Lumpur Sikhs Sports Recreational Club (KLSS RC) to a winning start in the Malaysia Junior Hockey League.
Beware the Omicron BA.5 sub-variant – coronavirus’ most resilient
It seems as though everyone is testing positive for Covid-19 as the Omicron BA.5 sub-variant is more resilient, contagious, and can reinfect a patient within weeks.
Ten out of ten for Erik’s Reds
Erik ten Hag has won over the hard-to-please Manchester United faithful with his trademark ‘intensity in the press’ style.
Police say it will work with other agencies to eliminate custodial deaths
Malaysia has recorded 19 cases of custodial deaths this year. Royal Malaysia Police held a meeting with Human Rights Commission of Malaysia yesterday and will collaborate with other agencies to eliminate such incidents.
Malaysian athletes told to take extra precautions against Covid-19 ahead of Commonwealth Games
As Covid-19 infection levels in the United Kingdom continue to surge, Malaysian athletes have been advised to take additional measures to stay safe as they compete in the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Walking football didn’t get off to running start, but Singapore organiser unfazed
D2D Sports’ inaugural walking football meet in Singapore got off to a forgettable start. Despite the poor turnout, its executive director Rasvinder Singh says he will continue to promote the sport and hopes to see more players join in the fun, in weeks to come.