Malaysia mourns the passing of goalkeeping great Chee Keong


KUALA LUMPUR: Another star in Malaysia's galaxy of once formidable football greats has had its light snuffed out.

On Wednesday morning, goalkeeping ace Chow Chee Keong passed away at the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) here following a struggle with bladder cancer.

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