Football

Boy, all it took was a call from Nafuzi for Daniel to join Turtles

PETALING JAYA: A single phone call was all it took to convince Daniel Amier Norhisham (pic) to pack his bags for the east coast.

Golf

Emeralda elevates it all

THERE are golf destinations across the region that standout more than others, and then there are those that redefine what a genuine getaway can be.

Nation

‘Show no leniency for animal abuse’

PETALING JAYA: Expressing deep sorrow and anger over recent cases of abuse and torture involving pets and stray animals, the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor has called for a review of penalties to ensure tougher and more consistent punishment for animal cruelty offenders.

Indonesia

Pause on peacekeeping force

The government continues to monitor developments in the Gaza Strip following Washington's announcement of a deal for Hamas' disarmament, but will keep its contribution to the United States-led Board of Peace and its peacekeeping force on hold amid regional uncertainties.

Football

From Cops to Cats, Shahrel finds new ambition in Penang

PETALING JAYA: Shahrel Fikri Md Fauzi was supposed to don the colours of Police, with a signature imminent, but after they pulled out, he decided to move north.

Other Sports

A golden lifeline for Erry’s career

PETALING JAYA: Commonwealth Games gold did more than crown Erry Hidayat – it saved his career.

Nation

Teen with learning disability thrives with ‘pay as you like’ juice stall

JOHOR BARU: Despite his learning disabilities, 17-year-old Muhammad Zufar Azman has been thriving as he runs a drink stall after school each day.

Nation

‘Certain groups of workers more vulnerable to heat stress’

PUTRAJAYA: While anyone can suffer from heat stress, certain groups of workers are more vulnerable and require closer monitoring, says the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).

Squash

Gap remains, but future looks bright for juniors

PETALING JAYA: The gap in standard between the Malaysian and Egyptian players remains wide, but national coach Nafiizwan Adnan was still pleased with the performances of Whitney Isabelle Wilson and her teammates at the World Junior Team Championships.

Other Sports

Amirul-Soufi’s fine run raises lawn bowls’ hopes for final flourish

PETALING JAYA: Will there be another chance for Malaysia to add a medal in the lawn bowls competition?

Nation

Don’t take heat stress risks at workplace lightly, employers told

PUTRAJAYA: Heat stress is more than just a workplace health hazard as it can impair concentration and increase the risk of accidents, says Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) director-general Hazlina Yon.

Other Sports

Ex-lifter finds golden redemption as coach behind record haul

PETALING JAYA: Edmund Yeo had to wait 24 years to fulfil his dream of winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal, this time as a coach.

Nation

Stunning comeback for MCA

PETALING JAYA: The MCA staged a dramatic return to Negri Sembilan by winning two of the seven seats it contested in the polls with first-time election candidate John Siow Kong Choon ousting DAP secretary-general and Transport Minister Anthony Loke in Chennah.

Badminton

Double glory beckons

PETALING JAYA: Pearly Tan is not getting carried away despite reaching her first final in seven months with M. Thinaah at the Taiwan Open.

Other Sports

Third’s not the charm for Irfan

PETALING JAYA: National discus thrower Irfan Shamsuddin endured a disappointing outing at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after failing to register a valid throw in the men's discus final yesterday.

Nation

Three generations united at one polling centre

JELEBU: A 92-year-old man was among the earliest voters to cast his ballot for the Chennah state constituency.

Cycling

Tears of joy as Azizul’s prayer answered with Commonwealth Games gold

PETALING JAYA: The tears flowed freely for Azizulhasni Awang as soon as he crossed the finish line and climbed off his bike.

India

Modi forgives protesters who abused him

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to "forgive" protesters who abused him during recent youth-led demonstrations that dealt a rare political setback to his government.

Cycling

Close shave fuels Izzah’s charge towards future medal glory

PETALING JAYA: Woman track cyclist Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri has no regrets after finishing fourth in the Commonwealth Games podium.

It's Just Politics

The age of the political frenemy

Politics can be mighty confusing for the average voter nowadays, as alliances shift seemingly every other day.