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Businessman Albert Tei is pictured alongside his lawyer Latheefa Koya (right) at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur December 4, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Go after the big fish’: Latheefa questions charges against client Albert Tei and lack of whistleblower protection

Bung Moktar, seen here in a recent file photo, died at Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu at age 66 early today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

Sabah BN secretary Datuk Jafry Ariffin said party chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is resting and undergoing light medical treatment under doctors’ supervision. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Bung Moktar taking time off for light medical treatment, says Sabah BN secretary

At 6pm, the ringgit bounced to 4.1115/1165 versus the greenback compared to yesterday’s close of 4.1200/1235. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money  / 16 h ago

Ringgit hits highest level since June 2021 as US rate cut hopes grow

Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung said scrapping the PTPTN loan waiver for top graduates sends the wrong message to Malaysia’s best students. — Picture via Facebook/Lee Chean Chung
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

PTPTN incentive rollback leaves top graduates demoralised, risks talent flight, says MP

US president Donald Trump has authorised the production of compact cars in the United States, citing models he observed in Malaysia, Japan and South Korea. — Reuters pic
Money  / 19 h ago

‘They’re very small, really cute’: Trump approves US production of compact cars inspired by those in Malaysia, Japan, S. Korea (VIDEO)

Kuala Lumpur has recorded a total of 1,863 mm of rainfall up to September, roughly half of its average annual rainfall over the past five years. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

KL’s flood-defence trio: How the city manages heavy rainfall and avoids major floods

The Malaysian Bar has called for an urgent, independent investigation into the Durian Tunggal police shooting following conflicting accounts of the incident. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Transparency is a necessity’: Malaysian Bar calls for urgent inquiry into Durian Tunggal triple police shooting

Eight Bersatu division chiefs in Sabah said the coalition’s state election defeat stems from state-level leadership decisions, rejecting attempts to blame party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Sabah Bersatu division chiefs say poll rout blame lies with Kiandee and Hamzah, not Muhyiddin

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at a press conference after attending the 12th Malaysia–Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Anwar acknowledges Sabah’s concerns, says ‘legacy issues’ hinder full delivery of federal aid

The Court of Appeal struck out the Raub durian farmers’ appeals after they withdrew their challenge against eviction notices issued by the Pahang government and state agencies. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Raub durian farmers withdraw eviction appeals, ending long-running legal battle

New housing aid recipient Mohmad Johar Misri (centre) stands with his family at the key-handover ceremony for victims of the Putra Heights gas explosion in Kampung Sungai Baru, Subang Jaya December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Housing minister: 18 families return to new homes after Putra Heights gas blast

Malaysia’s mixed doubles champions Chen Tang Jie (left) and Toh Ee Wei (centre) share a light-hearted moment with BAM president Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (right) at his office on December 3, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Tengku Zafrul
Sports  / 17 h ago

BAM says Malaysia’s best line-up ready to chase seven badminton medals at SEA Games 2025 in Thailand

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin died at age 66 at a private hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at 1.46am December 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Zahid mourns ‘true friend’ Bung Moktar after Sabah BN chief dies at 66

An aerial view shows a motorist driving on a road surrounded by flood waters in Kangar in northern Malaysia’s Perlis state on November 28, 2025, as severe flooding affected thousands of people in the region following days of heavy rain. The Works Ministry estimates that RM327.8 million is needed so far to repair public infrastructure damaged by the North-east Monsoon. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Nearly RM330m needed to repair Malaysia’s monsoon-hit infrastructure, says Works Ministry

Chuah Choo Chiang
Chuah Choo Chiang
Senior Director, Communications, PGA TOUR
 

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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

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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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06 Jan 2021

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

The battle to win PGA Tour’s ultimate prize

 

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