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The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Li Peng: Pearly-Thinaah are redefining excitement in women's doubles
Different court: Ang Li Peng, who won the country's first women's doubles gold medal at the Commonwealth Games with Lim Pek Siah, was called to the Malaysian Bar in 2012. File pix of Li Peng with father Ang Chin Hiat at Jalan Duta Court Complex. Looking on are Chuan Lai Yoong (mother) and her sister Annie Ang Peng Wei. Rohaizat/Star. PETALING JAYA: Former shuttler Ang Li Peng knows what it takes to stand atop the podium and the senior is thrilled to see Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah climbing that same path to glory. Li Peng etched her name in history alongside Lim Pek Siah when they became the first Malaysian women's doubles pair to strike gold at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. The pair's victory was an important breakthrough and Malaysia then went on to win four women's doubles titles in the next five editions through Chin Eei Hui-Wong Pei Tty (2006), Vivian Hoo-Woon Khe Wei (2014), Vivian-Chow Mei Kuan (2018) and Pearly- Thinaah (2022). Since then, Pearly- Thinaah have risen to become one of the most exciting pairs in the world, hitting a career-high No. 2 in the world rankings last month. "It's amazing to see each generation producing standout players. As senior athletes, we are happy to see the players evolving," said Li Peng, who is a lawyer now. "Pearly- Thinaah have a dynamic style of play. They redefine excitement for today's generation. "In my opinion, they are an all-rounded pair – strong in attack, solid in defense and capable of producing thrilling rallies." After seeing Pearly-Thinaah enjoy a fine year so far, Li Peng has backed the pair to end Malaysia's wait for a medal in the women's doubles in the World Championships from Aug 25-31 in Paris. "Pearly-Thinaah have always been one of the most consistent pairs we ever had. Given their current form, they are at their peak and their chances of winning a medal is very high," said Li Peng. "They have consistently reached semi-finals and finals in their past few tournaments and this doesn't just require skills and good strategies but mental strength as well." Pearly-Thinaah have reached at least the semi-finals in five out of their past six tournaments. Overall this year, the duo have captured the Thailand Open and finished runners-up in the Japan Open, Indonesian Open and Masters. Li Peng also believes that returning to the same venue as the Paris Olympics - the Adidas Arena in Port de la Chapelle - will give Pearly-Thinaah huge motivation in the world meet. In the Olympics last August, the pair created history by becoming the first Malaysians to reach the last four of the women's doubles in the showpiece event. "Psychologically, it will help to play in Paris again after the Olympics. They are familiar with the stadium," said Li Peng. "The moment they step into the stadium, their spirits will be lifted and they will be highly motivated." Pearly-Thinaah have received a bye in the first round and will likely play Hong Kong's Lui Lok Lok-Tsang Hiu Yan in the second round. Meanwhile, Malaysia will also be represented in the women's doubles by world No. 18 Teoh Mei Xing-Go Pei Kee. The pair, who have improved steadily since combining last year, have also been given a bye in the first round and could face world No. 19 Bulgarian sisters Gabriela Stoeva-Stefani Stoeva for a place in the third round.
The Star
4 days ago
- General
- The Star
Public invited to have their say on cleanest toilet under MBPP
Rohaizat (centre) holding promotional materials for the Cleanest Toilet Competition. With him are (from left) Ang, Ooi, Tan and Rashidah. — Buletin Mutiara FROM now until October, the public is invited to vote for the cleanest toilets managed by Penang Island City Council (MBPP). The evaluation will be conducted in two stages, with the first involving public feedback through QR codes at participating toilets until Sept 30. The second stage involves evaluation in October by a professional panel appointed by MBPP. The panellists will inspect the toilets for cleanliness, odour, aesthetics and the overall environment of the facility, while also considering public ratings. The results and winners will be officially announced during the World Toilet Day 2025 celebration on Nov 19. The top three winners will receive cash prizes of RM800, RM600 and RM400 respectively, while the fourth to 10th place finishers will each receive a consolation prize of RM150. City councillor Rohaizat Hamid said the Cleanest Toilet Competition was meant to raise awareness on the importance of maintaining clean public toilets. The competition, he said, was to enhance the cleanliness of public toilets while promoting a culture of excellence, in line with the aspirations of Housing and Local Government Ministry to achieve the 'Bersih, Menawan dan Wangi' (clean, attractive and fragrant) standard for such facilities. MBPP, through its Municipal Services Department, manages 72 public toilets in food complexes, markets and other council-managed tourist and recreational areas. Rohaizat said city council cleaners of streets, buildings and toilets, who wore a yellow shirt as uniform, played an important role in maintaining toilet cleanliness. 'Their dedication and responsibility in providing clean and comfortable toilets to the public are highly appreciated,' he said in a press conference after attending MBPP's monthly meeting at City Hall, as reported by Buletin Mutiara. Also present at the press conference were other city councillors, namely Tan Soo Siang, Alan Lim, Koay Gaik Kee, Khairul Ali, Nicholas Theng, Ooi Mei Mei, Benji Ang, Lee Wei Seang and Shafiz Rahim Raja. MBPP Urban Services Department director Rashidah Jalaludin said the initiative was one of the city council's efforts to recognise and appreciate the dedication of its public toilet caretakers while providing better services to the people. 'It is vital to improve the quality of toilet maintenance and to create a more comfortable and cleaner environment. 'I encourage the people to cooperate in maintaining public property and to use the facilities responsibly. 'We still face a high rate of damage and vandalism. 'Whenever the facilities are closed for repairs, other users are inconvenienced,' she added.
Straits Times
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
11-vehicle accident at Bras Basah Road: 3 taken to hospital
11-vehicle accident at Bras Basah Road: 3 taken to hospital Six cars, three taxis and two buses were involved in an 11-vehicle collision outside Chijmes at Bras Basah Road on June 5. Stomper Rohaizat shared photos taken at 10.26am, showing the extensive damage to the vehicles. Some of the photos show the mangled exterior of a Toyota Alphard and the driver's seat where airbags were deployed. Other photos show the damaged side of a ComfortDelGro taxi with its tyre hanging out. PHOTOS: STOMP In response to a Stomp query, the police said they were alerted at about 9.35am. A 44-year-old male car driver, his 49-year-old female passenger and a 58-year-old male taxi driver were conscious when taken to the hospital. Police investigations are ongoing. View more photos in the gallery. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
