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Sinar Daily
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Sinar Daily
Tze Yong set for ACL surgery in Qatar, BAM confirms
The update was shared by Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh when speaking to the media yesterday. 01 Jul 2025 03:00pm BAM had confirmed previously that Tze Yong sustained an ACL injury following an MRI scan that revealed a tear in his right knee. - Bernama file photo KUALA LUMPUR - National men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong will undergo knee surgery in Doha, Qatar to treat an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury he is currently suffering from. The update was shared by Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh when speaking to the media yesterday. "The National Sports Institute (NSI) is currently arranging the dates for his surgery. We should know when he will be going in two to three days,' he said. BAM had confirmed previously that Tze Yong sustained an ACL injury following an MRI scan that revealed a tear in his right knee. The Johor-born shuttler suffered the injury during the first round of the Malaysia Masters 2025 last month in a match against Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long, which forced him to retire mid-game. - BERNAMA
New Straits Times
29-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Johor plans bigger KJH next year with Tourism, Majestic Johor
JOHOR BARU: The Johor state government plans to collaborate with Tourism Johor and Majestic Johor to expand the scale and reach of the Karnival Jom Heboh (KJH) next year. State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said the initiative aims to provide a broader and more impactful platform for local young entrepreneurs. Speaking at the KJH X National Pineapple Day event at Angsana Johor Baru Mall, Mohd Hairi said that the three-day programme had already attracted more than 250,000 visitors as of yesterday. "I would like to express my sincere thanks to Media Prima for organising this programme, which serves as a stepping stone for emerging entrepreneurs. "We can see many Johorean entrepreneurs, particularly among the younger generation, raising their profiles and becoming more competitive in the market. "God willing, we hope to organise an even bigger programme next year. Today, visitors were already arriving early in the morning. I, along with the Tourism Johor director, may begin early planning, potentially in partnership with Majestic Johor. "I also hope that next year's edition will feature Johor-born artistes," he told reporters during his visit to the KJH X National Pineapple Day booths, accompanied by Media Prima chief operating officer Datuk Mohd Efendi Omar. Yesterday, Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup was reported as saying that the ministry was confident of achieving its 500,000-visitor target for KJH X National Pineapple Day. As of yesterday, he said, 50 per cent of that target had already been achieved.
Barnama
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Selangor Sultan Visits Renowned Artist Yusof Ghani's Art Gallery In Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM, June 28 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, today visited the TAPAK Gallery in Section 8, which is owned by renowned Malaysian artist Yusof Ghani. His Royal Highness spent nearly 40 minutes viewing the works of the Johor-born artist, whose paintings have featured in various local and international art exhibitions. Segerak, Biring, Wajah and Ombak were among the popular paintings on display at the gallery, which has been open since 2009 and captivated the interest of the Sultan, who is known for his strong appreciation of art.
New Straits Times
30-05-2025
- 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
