Justin and Ling Ching the bright sparks in gloomy times for singles

PETALING JAYA: Shuttlers Justin Hoh and Wong Ling Ching (pic) have brought hope back in the singles after a difficult year with their encouraging outings in the SEA Games. Justin and Ling Ching won bronze in the men’s and women’s singles respectively. Singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen was reasonably happy with the duo’s showing. World No. 38 Justin...

Women’s team settle for bronze despite Ling Ching’s heroics

BANGKOK: Shuttler Wong Ling Ching pulled off a stunning win over world No. 10 Gregoria Mariska but could not prevent Malaysia from going down 2-3 to Indonesia in the women’s team semi-finals in the SEA Games. World No. 44 Ling Ching, who was playing in the second singles, fought brilliantly to beat Gregoria 22-20, 15-21, 21-16...

Former national weightlifter Che Mohd Azrol dies due to heart attack

KUALA TERENGGANU: Former national weightlifter Che Mohd Azrol Che Mat died last night at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital here. He was 45. His younger sister, Suraya Che Mat, 39, said Che Mohd Azrol, who remained unmarried, succumbed to a heart attack at 7.09 pm after spending 10 days in the hospital. She explained that her brother had...

Did Malaysia Loan RM900 Million To Philippines For SEA Games?

From facilities troubles to players sleeping on the floor, the Philippines 2019 Southeast Asian Games is turning into a disaster. Now new reports have come out, claiming that a loan worth RM900 million was taken from a Malaysian firm to fund construction for the SEA Games facilities. Source: Rappler The news came from Opposition Senate Leader Franklin Drilon,...