Cambodia

More than 400 Indonesians ‘released’ by scam networks

Cyberscam networks here have freed more than 400 Indonesians this month, Jakarta said, after Phnom Penh announced a fresh crackdown on the illicit industry.

Other Sports

Aruwin set to be first Malaysian woman to compete in two straight Winter Olympics

PETALING JAYA: Her father Salehhuddin Ayob is the only Malaysian canoeist to have taken part at the Olympics, achieving the feat in finishing 43rd in the men's kayak singles in 1996 in Atlanta, the United States.

Badminton

Jonassen stresses qualities that new coach must possess

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) are on the lookout for a new coach who not only brings experience but can also work seamlessly with the existing coaching team and players to strengthen the national squad.

Badminton

Rehab programme for Jun Hao to ensure he returns in top condition 

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's top men's singles player Leong Jun Hao pulled out of this week's Indonesian Masters due to an internal issue, not illness.

Badminton

Aaron-Soh’s early exit shows demanding schedule taking its toll

PETALING JAYA: The first-round exit of world No. 2 men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik at the Indonesian Masters yesterday may be a bitter pill to swallow, but it underlined the toll of a demanding competition schedule.

Badminton

Tze Yong faces one more fitness test to determine return

PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong is waiting with bated breath for an upcoming fitness test that could determine his return to competitive badminton.

Squash

Sharon hopes to inspire more women to be sports leaders after making history

PETALING JAYA: Sharon Wee has made history after being elected Melaka Squash Racquets Association's (MSRA) first woman president, bringing with her vast experience as a former national elite player.

Basketball

3x3 wheelchair basketball team’s golden dream shattered

PETALING JAYA: The national men's 3x3 wheelchair basketball squad's dream of contributing a gold medal at the Asean Para Games (APG) in Thailand was shattered after they narrowly lost 11-13 to the Philippines in the semi-finals in Korat.

Football

Soccer-Jesus in dreamland after double in Arsenal's win at San Siro

MILAN, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Gabriel Jesus ‌said it was a dream to score at the San Siro as he ‌marked his first start in this season's Champions League by netting twice in ‌Arsenal's 3-1 win at Inter Milan on Tuesday.

World

2nd LD Writethru: Two train accidents in northeastern Spain kill one, injure at least 20

BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Two separate trains derailed in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia on Tuesday, killing one driver and injuring at least 20 people, five of them seriously, local media reported.

Football

Soccer-Last gasp goal keeps alive Ajax’s Champions League hopes

VILLARREAL, Spain, Jan ‌20 (Reuters) - Substitute Oliver Edvardsen scored ‌in the last minute to give Ajax ‌Amsterdam a dramatic 2-1 away victory over Villarreal that keeps alive their hopes of progress in ‍the Champions League.

Football

Soccer-Olympiacos power past Leverkusen 2-0 to keep alive qualifying hopes

ΑTHENS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Olympiacos ‌Piraeus stunned visitors Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in the ‌Champions League on Tuesday to improve their slim chances of ‌making the playoff spots on next week's final matchday of the league phase.

World

1st LD: Two separate trains derail in Spain, killing one, injuring at least 20

MADRID, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Two separate trains derailed in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia on Tuesday, killing one driver and injuring at least 20 people, five of them seriously, local media reported.