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Family members and friends pay their last respects to the wife of the late former national men’s hockey team captain and coach Sarjit Singh, Kulwant Kaur (left), at Shamshan Bhoomi Wake Hall, Jalan Loke Yew, here this afternoon. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

Hockey legend Sarjit Singh laid to rest as family, friends and sporting fraternity bid farewell

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi supports a proposal for the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to establish a special body to investigate the management of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) from 2017 to the present. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Zahid backs PAC move to probe Tabung Haji management since 2017, stresses facts over perception

Sunway Group founder Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah expressed regret over the Sunway Lagoon roller coaster accident, saying they were fortunate there were no fatalities. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
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Jeffrey Cheah says metal fatigue possible cause of Sunway Lagoon roller coaster incident

MyKad printing services nationwide will face temporary disruption from August 26 to 31 as the National Registration Department transitions to the new generation identity card. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
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MyKad printing services nationwide to face temporary disruption from tomorrow to Aug 31

Guests and staff at Sunway Lagoon are seen reacting during a roller coaster incident that left 10 people with minor injuries. — Screengrabs via Facebook/Warga Wilayah
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Sunway Lagoon says cooperating with authorities after roller coaster incident

Ren Zhong, the husband of detained pastor Wang Cong, reads a copy of the Bible and prays with his daughter Huanle at their house in Beihai, southern China's Guangxi province on July 29, 2026. Last October, Chinese authorities detained more than 20 of Zion's members, one of a series of similar clamp downs across the country recently. Zion Church is one of China's largest
World  / 12 h ago

Families of detained Chinese Christians cling to faith in legal limbo

Malaysians in Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat have been urged to remain vigilant following a series of recent security incidents in the three southern Thai provinces. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Malaysians advised to reconsider non‑essential travel to Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat amid unrest

The 2026 production will take place at its new home, the Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre (JCPAC) at Sunway Square, running from October 31 to November 15. — Screengrab from X/Bernama TV
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‘Puteri Gunung Ledang The Musical’ sells out in two hours, 22,000 still in queue

The judge that the reduced sentence should not be misconstrued as recognising a minor’s agreement as a defence against statutory rape. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

High Court slashes man’s rape sentence from 10 years to one, citing youth and rehabilitation

Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming along with the VIPs officiate the event during the launching of the National Housing Policy here at Kuala Lumpur Golf Country Club Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Buying strata? New housing policy proposes showing long-term maintenance costs upfront, tighter management rules

Coach Herry Iman Pierngadi stressed that a comprehensive assessment still needs to be carried out on their performance as well as other combinations before a final decision is made at the end of this year. — Bernama pic
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Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik’s World Championships silver not enough to secure permanent pairing, says coach

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said 367 public toilet maintenance projects had been implemented, far exceeding the original target of 50. — Picture by Yusof Isa
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Public toilets maintained, markets upgraded, drains improved: Housing Ministry says six initiatives surpass targets

Police will tighten security and traffic controls in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya from August 26 ahead of the 69th Merdeka Eve celebrations and National Day 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
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National Day 2026: Putrajaya road closures begin tomorrow, only two bridges to remain open

In a statement, MetMalaysia said the epicentre was located about 18 kilometres south-west of Batu Pahat. — magnific.com pic
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MetMalaysia: Weak 3.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Batu Pahat

Vehicles drive along the highway leading to and from Kuwait City on March 2, 2026. Since the Middle East conflict first erupted in late February with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the Islamic republic and its allies have hammered Kuwait with recurrent barrages. They have targeted civilian infrastructure, including water desalination plants and energy installations, along with bases hosting American troops. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has put Kuwait, which is locked into the waterway and relies on oil exports for revenue, in a difficult economic position. — AFP pic
World  / 12 h ago

Once its saviour, US puts Kuwait in Iran's crosshairs

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It was here at the Genesis Scottish Open exactly a year ago that Tom Kim, who was then 20, broke out in a big way following a top-3 finish at the Renaissance Golf Club in North Berwick. — AFP file pic
13 Jul 2023

Kim relishes a return to Scotland where his life changed a year ago

Hideki Matsuyama looks on at the practice range during a practice round of the US Open golf tournament at the Los Angeles Country Club July 12, 2023. — Picture by Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
14 Jun 2023

Hideki Matsuyama displays lighter side of his personality with new look

KH Lee hits his tee shot on six during the second round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament. ― Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
10 May 2023

Korea’s Lee embracing the pressure as he chases historic three-peat

The Masters is not one for the faint-hearted and the Korean star, who is a two-time PGA TOUR winner, knows that his proven track record at the fabled venue will make him a worthy contender. — Reuters pic
03 Apr 2023

Im Sung-jae all set to launch another title assault at Masters

 

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Si Woo Kim with his father Du Ryu Kim after his 2017 PLAYERS Championship win. — Picture courtesy of Getty Images
06 Mar 2023

Humble Kim eyes PLAYERS crowning glory once more

Kiradech Aphibarnrat, who was once ranked as high as 29th in the world, plans to maintain Bangkok as his home base as he seeks to regain his best form. — Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
07 Feb 2023

Asian Swing poised to deliver boost for region’s best in Far East

Aoki’s place in golf’s annals is eternally cemented when he became the first Asian and Japanese male golfer to taste victory on the PGA TOUR. —
11 Jan 2023

Remembering Isao Aoki’s historic milestone for Asian golf some 40 years ago

Koreans KH Lee, Tom Kim, Si Woo Kim and Sungjae Im at the Presidents Cup. — Picture via Getty Images
19 Dec 2022

Tis the season to be jolly

Tom Kim celebrating his winning putt against Patrick Cantlay-Xander Schauffele during the Presidents Cup. — Getty Images pic
03 Nov 2022

Tom Kim’s rise may spark Asian wave as Se-ri Pak once did for women golf

Im grew up playing golf on Jeju island, thanks to his parents’ encouragement, and his rise in the professional ranks has no doubt been meteoric. — Reuters pic
19 Sep 2022

Ironman Im capable of putting in the steel in International quest for victory

Joohyung Kim with the International Team flag and Presidents Cup. — Picture via PGA Tour
25 Aug 2022

With all the buzz, Tom Kim poised to go places with Presidents Cup the next stop

Rory McIlroy plays a shot from the fairway of the seventh hole during the second round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament. — Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
27 Jun 2022

Asia’s golf history seekers set to benefit from PGA Tour’s enhancements

Lee Kyoung-Hoon looks over the green on 8 during the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament May 6, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
10 May 2022

Lee remembers parents’ sacrifice ahead of Byron Nelson defence

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan looks on from the practice area prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia April 3, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Getty Images via AFP
04 Apr 2022

Irrespective of Masters outcome, Matsuyama’s place in golf history is sealed

People are seen playing golf at the Seri Selangor Golf Club in Petaling Jaya February 13, 2021. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
08 Mar 2022

Players Championship showcases legacy that is known as the PGA Tour

YE Yang plays his shot from the 17th tee during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bethpage State Park, New York May 16, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters picnn
15 Feb 2022

Tiger-tamer Yang excited at second chapter of his golf career

Hideki Matsuyama hoists the trophy during the final round of the Sony Open at the Waialae Country Club, Honolulu January 16, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
24 Jan 2022

Golden age on the horizon for Asian golfers?

Tiger Woods tees off on the 4th during the first round of the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park. u00e2u20acu2022 Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports pic via Reuters
15 Dec 2021

Turning 46, Tiger Woods says he is now at peace with himself

Sungjae Im tees off on the second during the first round of the CJ Cup golf tournament in Las Vegas October 14, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters picnn
02 Nov 2021

Matsuyama and Im race to become first Asian to scale golf’s summit

Lee Kyoung-Hoon looks over the green on 8 during the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament May 6, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
14 Oct 2021

Jovial Lee looks for more joy on PGA Tour

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan (right) addresses the media about the coronavirus pandemic during the first round of the 2020 edition of The Players Championship golf tournament in Florida March 13, 2020. u00e2u20acu201dReuters pic
13 Sep 2021

The power of two as golf looks into the future

Japanu00e2u20acu2122s Hideki Matsuyama chips onto the 14th green during the third round at the Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia April 10, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
23 Jul 2021

The lighter side of Hideki Matsuyama

Justin Rose (GBR) of Britain celebrates his gold medal win in the men's Olympic golf compeititon. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
02 Jul 2021

Playing at the Olympics: It's bigger than your individual sport

Phil Mickelson raises the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament in South Carolina May 23, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters picnn
04 Jun 2021

Winning, dreaming and giving make golf a beautiful game

Im Sung-jae lines up a putt on the 3rd green during the third round of The Honda Classic golf tournament at the Palm Beach Gardens in Florida March 20, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
01 Apr 2021

Asia pin hopes on Im and Pan to see green in spring

Kim Si-woo watches his drive on the 15th hole during the second round of the Valero Texas Open golf tournament in San Antonio April 5, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
02 Mar 2021

Asia dreams of defining moment at Players Championship

Brandon Wu smiles after making birdie on the 15th hole as he make his way to the 16th during the final round of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship at the Victoria National Golf Course August 30, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
02 Feb 2021

Brandon Who? Wu poised to be next household name

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Why distance and power matter in golf today

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02 Dec 2020

Slow and steady, Ironman Im delivers high point for Asia in 2020

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07 Oct 2020

Asian swing heads West with best in tow

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan (right) addresses the media about the coronavirus pandemic during the first round of the 2020 edition of The Players Championship golf tournament in Florida March 13, 2020. u00e2u20acu201dReuters pic
04 Sep 2020

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