From Amiril Muttaqien Meketar PARIS: National para-athlete Eddy Bernard does not see his physical limitations as an obstacle to achieving success in life, more so in bringing glory to the country by delivering Malaysia’s first medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Eddy bagged a bronze medal in the men’s
From Amiril Muttaqien Meketar PARIS: Hopes of an all-Malaysian final in para-badminton men’s singles SU5 (physical impairment) were dashed as only Cheah Liek Hou cleared his sem-final hurdle while Muhammad Fareez Anuar crashed out yesterday. Liek Hou checked into his second straight Paralympic final after defeating arch-nemesis Dheva Anrimusthi of
From Amiril Muttaqien Meketar PARIS: National para-badminton ace Cheah Liek Hou will be on a two-pronged mission when he faces Indonesian Suryo Nugroho in the men’s singles SU5 (physical impairment) final at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena here today. Not only does he want to retain the gold medal
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians who celebrated the nation’s 67th National Day yesterday, have more to cheer when the country’s mixed doubles pair, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei managed to bring home the 2024 Korea Open champion title, today. However, in the final action at the Mokpo Indoor Stadium in Seoul, the
KUALA LUMPUR: Jalan Masjid India here is bustling with activities again as visitors start to throng the popular street which is fully operational today after the landslide incident on August 23. Bernama’s survey found that a row of shops facing the incident location began to open after some of them
BUDAPEST: The Malaysian community in Hungary celebrated Malaysia’s 67th National Day and 61st Malaysia Day with a vibrant and patriotic gathering at the Malaysian embassy in Budapest. In a statement, the Malaysian embassy in Budapest said the event, which was held on Aug 31 (Saturday), featured a flag-hoisting ceremony that
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates signed an agreement with UNICEF to allocate US$7 million to provide emergency food aid in connection with the crisis in Sudan, reported Sputnik, citing the Emirates News Agency. Of these funds, US$6 million is intended for Sudan and US$1 million for South Sudan. It is
By Shaidathul Suhana Ros JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia is currently celebrating National Month in honour of National Day on Aug 31 and Malaysia Day on Sept 16 with the Jalur Gemilang proudly flying all across the country. Throughout this month, the patriotic spirit of approximately 34 million people will culminate, showcasing
LONDON: British astronaut John McFall carried the Paralympic flag at the opening ceremony of the Games in Paris, the German Press Agency (dpa) reported. McFall was one of only two flag bearers, along with French sailor Damien Seguin, to represent the entire Paralympic Games, rather than a specific country. Reflecting
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to express their support for the Paralympic contingent that will fight to carry out the country’s mission at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games which officially opened yesterday. “The time has come for us to display our support for
