Saturday, 26 April 2025

Author: Harry Izzdin

Hannah calls for Malaysian football salary arrears to be resolved

KUALA LUMPUR: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has called for a sweeping reform of the country’s football ecosystem, with a strong focus on resolving the issue of unpaid player salaries. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Hannah stressed the need for a long-term, structural solution to the challenges plaguing

Aaron-Wooi Yik rise to World No. 4

KUALA LUMPUR: National men’s doubles pair, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, have climbed to No. 4 in the latest world rankings – their highest position in six months – following their impressive title-winning run at the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) last week. Previously ranked sixth, Aaron and Wooi Yik

Tang Jie-Ee Wei’s reunion confirmed, says BAM

KUCHING: After a rocky split in March, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has confirmed that Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei will reunite as a mixed doubles pair this May. In a statement released on Wednesday, BAM said the decision came at the request of both players and

From heartbreak to glory: Aaron-Wooi Yik claim maiden BAC crown

KUCHING: Malaysia’s top men’s doubles pair, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, have finally secured their maiden Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) title, triumphing in hostile territory with a straight-games win over China’s Chen Boyang and Liu Yi today. With a perfect win record throughout their stint, the world No. 6

Sang Sik to lead ASEAN All-Stars against Man Utd

KUCHING: Vietnam national team boss Kim Sang-sik will take charge of the ASEAN All-Stars for their upcoming fixture against Manchester United, confirmed the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) on Thursday. The match, billed as the Maybank Challenge Cup, is set for 28 May at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. It marks the first

Soon Huat-Shevon lead the BAC 2025 rally

KUCHING: Malaysia’s mixed doubles pair, Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai, have moved into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Badminton Asia Championships after dispatching Thailand’s Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran in a straight set on Thursday. Their 21-17, 21-14 win was wrapped up in under 40 minutes at the

Rodtang lands an 80-second TKO win over Takeru

KUCHING: Thailand’s Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon secured a first-round knockout victory over Japan’s Takeru “Natural Born Krusher” Segawa at ONE 172 in under 80 seconds at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan last Sunday. The highly anticipated blockbuster flyweight match was initially scheduled for January 2024 – but was

Crouch ‘headlines’ Liverpool’s win with brace

KUCHING: Anfield witnessed a stirring reunion of footballing greats as Liverpool Legends secured a 2-0 victory over Chelsea Legends in a LFC Foundation charity match aimed at supporting community initiatives on Saturday. Peter Crouch, a cult hero among Liverpool fans, gave new and old fans alike a nostalgia cake with

Soon Huat-Shevon are Malaysia’s last bastion for Swiss Open

KUCHING: National shuttlers Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie have powered into the Swiss Open quarter-finals, keeping the national flag flying as the last remaining representatives in the tournament. With grit, resilience and sheer determination, the mixed doubles power couple kept the Malaysian challenge alive after a nail-biting 25-23,

Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Swiss conquest ends in upset

KUCHING: Malaysia’s top men’s doubles pair, Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani, endured a tough start to their Swiss Open campaign, crashing out in the first round against Japan’s Hiroki Midorikawa and Katsuya Yamashita on Wednesday. Despite their best efforts, the national duo couldn’t find their rhythm in