Malaysia dominates at India Open as five pairs storm into semi-finals Posted on January 18, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Malaysia’s men’s doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani delivered an impressive performance at the India Open today, securing a semi-final berth and capping off a successful day for the national contingent. World No. 2 Goh and Nur Izzuddin defeated Taiwan’s Lee Fang Chih and Lee Fang Jen in straight sets, 21-11, 21-17, in just 33 minutes. Their victory makes them the fifth Malaysian pair to advance to the semi-finals, joining mixed doubles duos Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai and Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei, women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, and men’s doubles duo Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik. The match marked the fourth win for Goh and Nur Izzuddin against the Taiwanese pair in five encounters. Tomorrow, Goh and Nur Izzuddin will face the winners of the quarter-final clash between South Korea’s Jin Yong-Kang Min Hyuk and India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty. News
Higher education minister calls for full probe into varsity hospital’s suspension of paediatrician after claims spread onlin Posted on February 16, 2025 LUMUT, Feb 15 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir today urged all parties not to exaggerate the issue regarding the recent suspension of a part-time consultant at a paediatric department of a university hospital. He said it was inappropriate to make accusations and spreading unfounded statements… Read More
Hasnah Hashim sworn in as new Chief Judge of Malaya, former AG Terrirudin made Federal Court judge Posted on November 13, 2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 12 — Federal Court Judge Datuk Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim today took the oath of office and allegiance as the Chief Judge of Malaya. Hasnah, 65, was sworn in before Kuala Lumpur High Court Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir at a ceremony held at the Conference Hall, Palace of… Read More
PAC demands Mara prioritise local investments after overseas property blunders Posted on November 27, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW), Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara), Mara Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (Mara Corp) and Mara Inc align all investment proposals, especially high-value property acquisitions, with government policies and prioritise domestic investments. “These proposals… Read More