Sprinters Khairul and Haiqal train under Miller in Bukit Jalil


Working together: The presence of Mohd Haiqal (right) and Khairul Hafiz would create a healthy competition and cooperation in the national team, says national head coach Mohd Manshahar Abdul Jalil.

KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to move the training base of Malaysia’s 100m SEA Games winners Khairul Hafiz Jantan and Mohd Haiqal Hanafi from Johor to Kuala Lumpur is done in the best interest of the nation.

National athletics head coach Mohd Manshahar Abdul Jalil said it was important for the sprinters to be in Bukit Jalil so that they could train as a team.

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