Another Malaysian athlete tested positive for banned substance


KUALA LUMPUR: Track cyclist Mohd Shah Firdaus Sahrom was tested positive for doping in the Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Kangar last June.

Surprisingly, the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) were only informed of the findings in February – eight months later.

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