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Sinar Daily
a day ago
- Sport
- Sinar Daily
MRSM Balik Pulau clinches first-ever Super Schools Rugby title, dethrones VI
The high-stakes showdown kept supporters from both sides on edge, as MRSM Balik Pulau trailed for much of the match before staging a decisive late-game surge. The team lifted the Tan Sri Wan Aziz Challenge Trophy and took back RM15,000, while VI earned RM7,000 as runners-up. Photo source: MRSM Balik Pulau SHAH ALAM – MRSM Balik Pulau made history as the first MRSM school to win the Super Schools Rugby (SSR) title, edging two-time champions Victoria Institution (VI) 14-13 in a tense final at Putrajaya Equestrian Park on July 27. The high-stakes showdown kept supporters from both sides on edge, as MRSM Balik Pulau trailed for much of the match before staging a decisive late-game surge. MRSM Balik Pulau became the first MRSM school to win the SSR title, narrowly defeating Victoria Institution 14-13 in the final. Photo source: MRSM Balik Pulau Mohd Firdaus Zolkfli scored both tries for MRSM Balik Pulau, including the crucial second try in the closing stages. Conversions from Zaim Irsyaduddin Hezrey Fardhilla and Aqil Zikry Abdul Malek sealed the win. Firdaus was named the Milo Grand Final Most Valuable Player and also received the Pos Malaysia Best Forward award. Mara chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi declared a nationwide MRSM holiday on Monday. Photo source: MRSM Balik Pulau The team lifted the Tan Sri Wan Aziz Challenge Trophy and took home RM15,000, while VI earned RM7,000 as runners-up. "They gave everything today. This win is years of hard work paying off,' head coach Izzuwan Sukri was reported saying. In celebration, Mara chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi declared a nationwide MRSM holiday on Monday. SSR, organised by Evervive Sdn Bhd, is in its 10th season, with SMS Hulu Selangor and Malay College Kuala Kangsar completing the top four. More Like This
The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Islam and Malay rights secure under Unity Govt says Asyraf Wajdi
KUALA BERANG: UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has refuted allegations that Islam and the Malay community are under threat within the current Unity Government, labelling such claims as unfounded slander. He emphasised that Islam continues to thrive under the administration, backed by substantial government funding. 'This figure excludes allocations for Islamic programmes and initiatives to strengthen Malay education and economy through agencies like MARA and KKDW,' Asyraf Wajdi stated. Speaking at the opening of the Hulu Terengganu UMNO division delegates meeting 2025 in Jenagor, he highlighted the efforts of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and cabinet ministers in advancing the Islamic agenda over the past 30 months. Asyraf Wajdi, who also chairs MARA, urged UMNO members to counter false narratives that could disrupt Malaysia's multiracial harmony. 'These accusations stem from envy towards UMNO's role in the Unity Government,' he added. Terengganu UMNO chairman Datuk Rozi Mamat was also present at the event. - Bernama
The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Mara expels six students for bullying, adopts zero-tolerance policy
Students involved in bullying will not be given second chances, says Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. This follows his order for the immediate suspension and expulsion of six students from a Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) in Melaka. Asyraf Wajdi said he was alerted early on Saturday (July 26) to a viral incident involving Form Five students allegedly bullying a junior and requested a full report from Mara management. "All six Form Five students involved in the bullying have been suspended and are recommended for expulsion. There is no need for any appeal," he wrote in a strongly worded Facebook post on Saturday. Asyraf Wajdi also issued a stern reminder to Mara leadership not to entertain requests for leniency, adding he would not entertain personal appeals. "I have made it clear to the Mara management not to entertain any appeals. There is no need for anyone to try to meet me to plead on their behalf," he added. He stressed that Mara would not compromise on bullying, describing it as a serious violation of the values the institution aims to uphold. "We have reminded everyone repeatedly that Mara will not tolerate bullying in any form. We want to produce future leaders with strong morals and good character, not individuals who destroy our values of religion and civilisation," he said. Asyraf Wajdi added he is committed to making MRSM schools and all Mara educational institutions "bully-free zones". "InsyaAllah, I am determined to make MRSM and all Mara education institutions bully-free zones," he said. Mara has yet to reveal further details on the incident, but Asyraf Wajdi's firm stance reflects a growing zero-tolerance approach towards bullying in educational institutions under its purview.
The Star
20-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Stop the 'satay politics' of fanning flames, Asyraf urges Umno members
BUKIT GANTANG: Umno members at all levels must immediately put an end to the culture of "satay politics" if the party wants to regain its strength and public support in the 16th General Election, says Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. The Umno secretary-general used the satay analogy for politics to describe the internal divisions that have plagued Umno, saying this is among the key factors weakening the party. "Unity is fundamental. We must avoid the culture of stoking tension, forming factions and fuelling conflict among party leaders and members," he said. "There are those who skewer, fan the flames, grill and flip things back and forth (sow discord). All of this must stop," he said after opening the Bukit Gantang Umno meeting here on Sunday (July 20). Asyraf Wajdi added that Umno must also return to its core foundation and principles of defending the interests of religion, race and the nation. He said anything that could distract the party from that mission, including the culture of "satay" politics, must be stopped. – Bernama
Barnama
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Asyraf Wajdi Urges UMNO To End 'Satay Politics' To Regain Support In GE16
BUKIT GANTANG, July 20 (Bernama) -- UMNO members at all levels must immediately put an end to the culture of 'satay politics' if the party wants to regain its strength and public support in the 16th General Election (GE16), said UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. Using the analogy of satay politics to describe the internal divisions that have plagued UMNO, Asyraf Wajdi stressed that such a culture is among the key factors weakening the party. 'I emphasised to the delegates that unity is fundamental. We must avoid the culture of stoking tensions, forming factions within the party, and fuelling conflict among leaders and members,' he said.
