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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Mirabel, Jeneath to lead Malaysia's charge at Sea Games
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia are banking on Mirabel Ting and Jeneath Wong to sustain their gold medal streak at the Sea Games in Thailand in December. The Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) is confident that with both US-based aces back in the fold, the women's team will once again be in the hunt for top honours, as the nation target a third straight Sea Games triumph. Mirabel has been a revelation in the US collegiate scene this season. The Florida State University standout bagged five individual titles and capped her season by becoming the first Asian to win the prestigious Annika Award, given to the best NCAA Division I female golfer. She's also scaled new heights on the world stage, currently ranked No. 2 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) — the highest ever for a Malaysian. Jeneath, representing Pepperdine University, may not have matched Mirabel's accolades this season, but carved her own slice of history by winning the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) in Vietnam in March — the first Malaysian to do so in the prestigious championship. MGA president Tan Sri Anwar Nor knows their presence could prove decisive. "Having both Mirabel and Jeneath available again will boost our medal hopes tremendously. A podium finish is almost certain, but whether we can win gold depends on how we fare against the Thais, who will be very strong at home," said Anwar. Thailand are expected to assemble a formidable line-up led by US-based stars Eila Galitsky and Suvichaya Vinijchaitham, with the timing of the Games — during the winter break in the US college season — allowing countries to field their strongest squads. The Philippines are also expected to unleash world No. 6 Rianne Malixi, adding further depth to an already competitive women's field. Mirabel and Jeneath last played together at the 2021 Hanoi Sea Games, combining for silver in the team event. Jeneath also secured an individual bronze. The duo were absent in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in 2023 after being unable to get clearance from respective schools, but Malaysia still walked away with a gold medal through homegrown hero Ng Jing Xuen in the women's individual event. Jing Xuen, Foong Zi Yu, and Geraldine Wong also claimed a bronze in the team event. This year, Thailand will revert the team format back to stroke play — first introduced at the 2017 KL Games — an option within their rights as hosts. Anwar admitted it may favour the hosts but believes the Malaysians are up to the challenge. "Mirabel and Jeneath are capable of delivering because only the two best individual counting scores will contribute to the team result. If they are at the top of their game, we're right in contention with the Thais," he said. While the women's team carry stronger expectations, Malaysia's men are also shaping up well. Anson Yeo and Nathan Tsen, fresh off a 1–2 finish at the PGM Tour's Tun Ahmad Sarji Trophy last month, have shown they're capable of competing and beating seasoned pros. Even in Cambodia, Malaysia's men delivered beyond expectations. Malcolm Ting, Mirabel's elder brother, stepped up in the absence of more fancied US-based duo Marcus Lim and K. Rhaasrikanesh to win a surprise silver in the men's individual event. Malaysia's campaign in Hanoi 2022 produced a two-gold, one-silver, one-bronze haul, led by Ervin Chang's double gold in the individual and team events, with strong support from Marcus and Rhaasrikanesh. Jing Xuen then kept the momentum going with her golden feat in 2023. However, she won't be returning to defend her title this time, having turned professional last year.
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
World No. 2 Mirabel to defend title at TSM Golf Challenge
KUALA LUMPUR: The TSM Golf Challenge, one of the nation's premier junior amateur tournaments, is set to return for its 14th edition from June 16-19 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC), with national No. 1 amateurs Mirabel Ting and Anson Yeo leading the field. For the first time, the tournament will be held biennially, as announced last year. A total of 85 players — 50 boys and 35 girls under the age of 21 — will compete in this invitation-only event. The top 10 finishers in both categories will be awarded academic scholarships worth a combined RM133,000. The previous edition in 2023, also held at KLGCC, saw Mirabel claim the women's title while Marcus Lim emerged as the men's champion. Mirabel, currently home on summer break after a standout year at Florida State University, has confirmed her participation to defend her crown. Marcus, however, will not be returning as he has since turned professional. This will mark Mirabel's first tournament on home soil since the Maybank Championship last October. She enters as the clear favourite, now ranked No. 2 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) — a historic achievement as the highest-ever ranking for a Malaysian golfer, male or female. Mirabel recently added another feather to her cap by becoming the first Asian recipient of the prestigious Annika Award, presented annually to the top female golfer in the NCAA Division I circuit. She captured four collegiate titles during the 2024-25 season and wrapped up the year with a runner-up finish at the NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championship last month. A successful title defence would also make Mirabel the first player to do so at the TSM Golf Challenge since Galven Green achieved the feat in 2014 and 2015. Held under the tagline "In Search of the Malaysian Tiger", the TSM Golf Challenge has played a key role in shaping Malaysia's top golfing talents. Past champions include Gavin Green, Kelly Tan and Ashley Lau. Gavin and Ashley are currently the national No. 1 professionals, competing on the DP World Tour and Epson Tour respectively, while Kelly held the mantle as Malaysia's sole LPGA Tour representative for nearly a decade until last year. All three have also proudly represented Malaysia at the Olympic Games. "This event is more than a golf tournament — it's a national movement," said Datuk Mustapha Buang, president of the Tan Sri Muhyiddin Charity Golf Foundation.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Quebec judge approves sale of vehicle-maker Lion Electric to investor group
The Lion Electric Company's lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Mirabel, Que., is shown on Sept. 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi A Quebec Superior Court judge has approved the sale of vehicle-maker Lion Electric to a group of Quebec investors. Justice Michel Pinsonnault says the deal is the only option that ensures the struggling manufacturer can keep operating. The consortium of investors is led by Pierre Wilkie, a director of the electric-vehicle company, and Montreal real estate entrepreneur Vincent Chiara. Lion Electric will preserve its manufacturing plant in St-Jérôme, Que., where it made electric school buses and trucks, but hundreds of employees will be permanently laid off. The investors made a revised offer after the Quebec government announced last month it would not invest any more public money in the company. Lion Electric entered creditor protection in December and has been seeking a buyer since then. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 22, 2025. The Canadian Press
The Star
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Big leap to stardom
PETALING JAYA: The pathway to LPGA Tour has become shorter for rising Malaysian golf talent Mirabel Ting after she made history as the first Asian winner of the prestigious Annika Award. The award is given out to the US top collegiate women golfer for 2024-2025 season and Mirabel certainly did justice by doing exceptionally well.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Hannah congratulates Mirabel on winning the 2025 ANNIKA Award
KUALA LUMPUR: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh congratulated Malaysia's top junior golfer Mirabel Ting who was awarded the 2025 ANNIKA Award, which honours the most outstanding female collegiate golfer in the United States. Hannah said the award as a special one as the winner is voted by players, coaches and the golf media, a testament to the recognition of Mirabel's talent from the golfing fraternity. 'Mirabel, who hails from Miri, is also ranked second on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), a firm indication that she is destined for big things in her career. Well done Mirabel, keep doing Malaysia proud!,' she said on her official Facebook post today. Earlier, Mirabel became the first Asian to receive the prestigious Annika Award, a day after finishing runner-up at the NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championship in California. Named after 72-time LPGA Tour winner Annika Sorenstam, the award was created in partnership with the Haskins Commission to acknowledge the top female collegiate golfer at the end of each season, akin to the Haskins Award presented by Stifel which recognizes the top male Division I collegiate golfer. The previous winners of the ANNIKA Award presented by Stifel are Ingrid Lindblad (Sweden – 2024), Rose Zhang (USA – 2022, 2023), Rachel Heck (USA – 2021), Natalie Srinivasan (USA – 2020), Maria Fassi (Mexico – 2018, 2019), Leona Maguire (Ireland -2015, 2017), Bronte Law (England – 2016) and Alison Lee (USA – 2014).
