JDT to face Selangor in FA Cup final

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) have booked a spot in the FA Cup final after beating Kedah 5-1 on aggregate in the two-legged semi-final. In the second leg, the Southern Tigers beat the Canaries 3-0 at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri on Sunday (Aug 4). Goals were scored by centreback Feroz Baharuddin (50th minute),...

Malaysians urged to stay safe amid protests in the United Kingdom

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians residing in or travelling to the United Kingdom have been advised to stay away from areas involved in protests over the stabbing incident in Southport. Wisma Putra urged Malaysians to remain vigilant and follow the latest updates and guidance provided by local authorities. "Malaysians who have not yet registered with the Malaysian High Commission...

Ban on female singers in Kuala Terengganu only applies to Muslims, says Gerakan president

PETALING JAYA: The Kuala Terengganu City Council's ban on female singers performing on stage is only applicable to Muslims, says Gerakan president Datuk Dominic Lau. "Non-Muslim female singers are not subjected to any restrictions. The Chinese community in Terengganu can rest assured and continue to invite female singers to perform," he said in a statement on...

Large crowd gathers for pro-Palestine rally at Axiata Arena

KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of Malaysians have gathered for the pro-Palestine rally at the Axiata Arena indoor stadium in Bukit Jalil on Sunday (Aug 4). ‌Participants started gathering at the venue as early as 6pm, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is expected to deliver a speech to declare support for...

CAAM confirms flight MH156 bound for Jeddah turned back

PUTRAJAYA: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has confirmed that Malaysia Airlines flight MH156, which was en route to Jeddah on Sunday (Aug 4), turned back to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1. CAAM chief executive officer Datuk Capten Norazman Mahmud, when contacted by Bernama, said the plane, carrying Umrah pilgrims, was believed to...

Dr Wee congratulates Aaron Chia and Sooh Wooi Yik for bronze win

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong congratulates Aaron Chia and Sooh Wooi Yik for winning Malaysia’s first bronze medal at the Paris 20204 Olympics. “Nothing is impossible, even after losing the first set 20-16 and trailing 20-16, they made a comeback to win 22-20 in the second set and then proceeded to the third...

The world is united for Palestine, says Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: The divided world has now united for the Palestinian struggle, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In his address at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, here, he said it was no longer just about Palestine, but also a universal call for solidarity. “Malaysians from all political parties, religions, races and ideologies...

Joy and praise as Malaysian duo secures bronze in epic badminton showdown at Paris Olympics

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians erupted in joy after the country's badminton men's doubles clawed back to clinch the bronze medal in a heart-stopping game at the Paris Olympics. Taking to social media, many netizens also praised the 'fighting spirit' of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik for their comeback against their opponents. One Facebook user, Eric Poh, described...

Malaysia to treat Palestinians injured in Gaza, in this country, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia plans to bring Palestinians injured in the ongoing Zionist aggression in Gaza for medical treatment in the country, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the government would allocate funds for this purpose and expressed gratitude to countries willing to cooperate in this humanitarian mission. "I am in contact with Egyptian President...

Smashing Aaron-Wooi Yik come from brink of defeat to win bronze

PETALING JAYA: A sensational comeback by men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik has given Malaysia their first medal at the Paris Olympics. The Malaysians came back from the brink of defeat to pull off a superb 16-21, 22-20, 21-19 win against Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark to claim the bronze medal at the Adidas...