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New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Aiman retains time trial gold for sixth time at National Championships
KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu Cycling Team B rider Nur Aiman Rosli underlined his dominance once again by winning the men's elite time trial gold medal for the sixth consecutive time at the National Road Cycling Championships in Johor on Friday. The Johor-born cyclist completed the 40.6km route in 50:31.405s to take gold. Dealton Nur Arif Prayogo of Jakarta Pro Cycling finished second in 51:32.970, while Terengganu Cycling Team A's Nur Aiman Zariff (52:02.463) took bronze. Aiman said: "I managed to retain the title for the sixth time and I'm happy to achieve it. "I'm pleased with the result. My performance is getting better, and I'll be focusing on the next event — the road race." Aiman's result shows positive signs for Malaysia ahead of this year's Thailand Sea Games.
The Star
13-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Sibu dad hopes daughter's gift of sight inspires others
(From left) Kim Hock, Chieng and Dr Nanthakumar at the event highlighting organ donation in Sibu. WHILE coping with his daughter's death, a father has found solace in her final act of generosity – the donation of her corneas. Prior to her death in 2022 due to a stroke, Kho Sze Yii, 30, had pledged to donate her corneas to give someone else the gift of sight, her father Kho Kim Hock, 70, said. 'Through her gift, her eyes live on and continue to see the beauty of this world,' Kim Hock said through tears as he was consoled by Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng at an event highlighting organ donation. During the Hospital Sibu Organ Donation 5km Fun Run in Permai Lake Garden, hospital director Dr Nanthakumar Thirunavukkarasu presented Kim Hock with a medal to recognise the selfless act. Kim Hock shared that Sze Yii's cornea donation had enabled his family to find peace. 'It brings us comfort to know that the recipient is able to see loved ones, to see the sunrise and beauty of nature,' said the Johor-born Kim Hock, who operates a coffeeshop in Sibu, Sarawak. He is calling on Malaysians to consider becoming organ donors. 'We hope more people can follow my daughter's example. 'Talk to your family. Sign up,' he said. 'You never know which part of you might change someone's world,' he added. Kim Hock also advised people to take care of their health and go for regular checkups. Dr Nanthakumar said the transplant of Sze Yii's donated corneas was successfully carried out in the same year as her passing. He expressed hope that Kim Hock's story would inspire others. 'Stories like this help break the stigma around organ donation,' Dr Nanthakumar added. — By ANDY CHUA
New Straits Times
03-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Teenager Danish leaves national sprinters in his dust at Cahya Mata
KUALA LUMPUR: Teenager Danish Iftikhar Roslee stunned a host of national sprinters to win the men's 100m gold medal at the Cahya Mata Super Series at Merdeka Stadium on Saturday. The 18-year-old clocked 10.57s to beat national sprinter Jonathan Nyepa (10.66) and Penang's Tan Zhi Hang (10.70) to the line. Khairul Hafiz Jantan, the 2017 KL Sea Games champion, was fourth in 10.74. Although Danish's time was slower than his personal best of 10.47 set last year, the Johor-born student was thrilled to outpace the national sprinters. "I never expected to win the race against the best in the country. Surprisingly, I led from start to finish," said Danish, who scored 5As, 2Bs and 1C in his Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exams. Several German sprinters competed as guests in the semi-finals to prepare for the World Relay Championships in Guangzhou, China, on May 11-12. "It was an honour to race against the German sprinters in the semi-finals. I did well to clock 10.56 and finish third behind Julian Wagner (10.40) and Heiko Gussmann (10.45)," added Danish, who hopes to race at the Asian Championships in Gumi, South Korea, on May 27-31. Meanwhile, Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli, the national record holder at 11.49, clocked 11.72 to win the women's 100m final. Sabah's Nur Aishah Rofina Zulkifli was second in 11.80, while Azreen Nabia Alias of Malaysia Athletics came in third with 11.83.
Malay Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Amy Search rocks Axiata Arena in historic solo concert at 67
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — On Saturday night, local rock legend Datuk Amy Search proved that his star power has yet to fade. The 67-year-old singer rocked Axiata Arena here in his first-ever solo concert, where more than 4,000 of his fans turned up to witness the 'historic' moment in his career spanning over four decades. Even though the concert coincided with the Malaysia Cup final between Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) and Sri Pahang FC, the rock king's charisma easily eclipsed everything else, The Johor-born singer known for his iconic fashion sense, demonstrated that physical changes and advancing age have done nothing to diminish his power and brilliance on stage. 'Grateful that at 67, I'm still standing on this stage... my wife often asked me, 'When are you going to do a solo concert? Are you afraid?' This was something I never knew when I could get to do but finally, the dream has come true,' he said. Still bursting with energy and delivering powerful vocals, Amy performed 21 songs including medleys, dressed in a knee-length black coat, opening the three-hour show with a selection of songs from his various solo albums. Songs like 'Gita Rama Sita', followed by 'Aku', 'Apa Saja', 'Suralaya Dalam D Major', 'Mengintai Kelawar, Ghairah' and 'Kau Bukan Sadura' filled the first part of the performance. These numbers showcased a rarely seen and more personal side of the singer, whose real name is Suhaimi Abdul Rahman. Although some of the songs, drawn from albums like 'Magic' and 'Aku Amy', may have felt unfamiliar to some of the audience and caused a slight sense of confusion early on, it was perhaps Amy's way of allowing fans to dive deeper into his solo works. '...this concert won't be the same as with Search, it won't be like with you guys (the members of Search), but this (solo concert) is for you all... we will always be happy,' Amy, who used to be the lead singer of the popular rock band Search, said in a video recording shown on the big screen. As the concert entered the second hour, the energy soared as Amy unleashed his legendary hits that made history in the local music scene, starting with 'Gadisku' and 'Rozana', presented with fresh new arrangements. From then on, the audience's cheers never ceased as they relived the glory days of Search, watching Amy delivering timeless anthems like 'Fantasia Bulan Madu' and 'Pawana'. Amy also surprised fans with a nostalgic medley, covering songs made famous by his musical peers, beginning with 'Suatu Masa' originally sung by Datuk M. Nasir, followed by 'Ku Di Halaman Rindu' (Lefthanded) and 'Sejuta Wajah' (Sweet Charity). Accompanied by a band led by well-known concert producer Jennifer Thompson, Amy also performed 'Tinggal Sepi', 'Aku Dah Bosan' and 'Saat Yang Ku Idamkan', stirring sweet memories among the fans. Amy also sang 'Kerja Gila' and 'Tiada Lagi', two songs that continue to resonate with fans across generations, before closing the show with 'Isabella', a song that remains the symbol of Search's success. — Bernama
Daily Express
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Conclave countdown: Malaysian Cardinal Sebastian Francis among 135 to elect new pontiff
Published on: Friday, April 25, 2025 Published on: Fri, Apr 25, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: The 73-year-old Johor-born priest has been the Bishop of Penang since 2011. Kuala Lumpur: The next Pope will be chosen by the College of Cardinals, the Catholic church's most senior priests, following the demise of Pope Francis and out of these 135 electors, there is a Malaysian. These cardinals, who are eligible to vote, are making their way for the conclave, which comes from the Latin word cum clave, meaning the 'the key' indicating the closed, if not secretive, process of electing a Pope. Johor-born Datuk Seri Sebastian Francis will join his counterparts from various parts of the world for the voting. The 73-year-old priest, who now resides in Penang, has been the Bishop of Penang since 2011. He was elevated to the rank of Cardinal in Sept 2023 by Francis. He is the second cardinal from Malaysia after the late Anthony Soter Fernandez. Past Malaysian Catholic Lawyers Association president Datuk Joy Appukuttan said during Francis' term, 'We have seen a large number of cardinals appointed from smaller nations. 'Malaysia and Singapore stand out. Our (Cardinal Sebastian) Francis is one of them and will have to attend the conclave soon,'' he said. Another source said, 'Cardinal Sebastian is on his way to Rome for the selection of the new Pope.'' The Penang Diocese, in an entry on its website, described Francis's personal belief is that 'one must have good human and emotional maturity and balance, always be open to creative thinking, inclusive of all, especially ethic, racial and religious differences.' The Guardian reported that there are more than 250 cardinals from more than 90 countries, but only about 135 are cardinal electors (those over the age of 80 are excluded). 'About 110 of the cardinal electors have been chosen by Francis in the past 10 years and largely reflect his vision of a more inclusive church. 'Once the cardinals are assembled in Rome, usually 15-20 days after the pope's death, they gather under Michelangelo's magnificent painted ceiling in the Sistine Chapel to begin their deliberations. 'After the words extra omnes — everyone out — are declared, referring to all but voting cardinals and a handful of officials and doctors, the doors are locked. 'The cardinals swear an oath of absolute secrecy, and are permitted no contact with the outside world for the duration of the election process. Their phones are removed, and no newspapers, television, letters or messages are allowed. The chapel is also swept for listening devices before and during the conclave,' it said. The votes are taken until a candidate wins a two-thirds majority, which means there will be elimination rounds. While the ballot is secret, The Guardian said 'that does not mean the process is immune from factionalising, intrigue and lobbying.' After each round of voting, the ballot cards are burned with black smoke emerging from the 60ft chimney, indicating an inconclusive ballot; white smoke announces to the world that a new pope has been elected. The election has received global attention because the Pope is regarded as the leader of 1.37 billion Catholics. Francis, an Argentine, who became the first Latin American pope, spoke up for social justice, environmental issues as well as the Palestinian cause. During his Easter Sunday address last week, he expressed his 'closeness to the sufferings of Christians in Palestine and Israel, and all the Israeli people and the Palestinian people.' He constantly criticised Israel's war on the Gaza Strip, particularly the killing of Palestinians, and in one video posted on social media, he was seen making a call to the Catholic priests in Palestine to enquire about their well-being amidst the attacks. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
