Friday, 20 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Malaysia sets six Games records, breaks 12 national marks

BANGKOK: Malaysia closed its 2025 SEA Games campaign on a historic note after setting six Games records and 12 national records in Thailand. National Sports Council (MSN) director-general Jefri Ngadirin said the outstanding achievements were sparked by several key events that saw Malaysian athletes push beyond their previous performance limits.

Under-21 Athletes Deliver 43pc Medal Success for Malaysia

BANGKOK: Young athletes played a central role in driving Malaysia’s success at the Thailand SEA Games. Of the 412 Malaysian competitors aged under 21, 178 rose to the podium, delivering a 43 per cent medal success rate over the course of the Games. National Sports Council (MSN) director-general Jefri Ngadirin

OCM: SEA Games 2025 Results Provide Realistic Measure of Malaysia’s Strength

BANGKOK: Malaysia’s performance at the 2025 SEA Games has been described as a realistic outcome that reflects the true strength of the national contingent, said Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) secretary-general Datuk Mohd Nasir Ali. He said the contingent not only met its medal targets but exceeded initial expectations, underlining

Malaysia Sets New Benchmark at SEA Games

BANGKOK: Malaysia’s athletes have “overcome the away-Games psychological barrier” after setting a new benchmark in the nation’s sporting history at the 2025 SEA Games, said Chef de Mission (CDM) Nurul Huda Abdullah. Nurul Huda said the team had recorded its best-ever overall medal performance at a SEA Games held outside

Sarawak’s Mandy Ngieng reflects on ‘amazing’ SEA Games final appointment

BANGKOK: Sarawakian referee Mandy Ngieng Sing Tong has described officiating the SEA Games women’s 5×5 basketball final as an “amazing” experience. She said the high-stakes occasion demanded absolute emotional control from referees throughout the match. The 29-year-old from Miri was part of the officiating crew for the gold medal match,

Malaysia denied bronze after injury-plagued SEA Games basketball run

BANGKOK: Despite an injury-ravaged campaign, Malaysia’s men’s 5×5 basketball team ended their 33rd SEA Games run just outside the podium after a 80–68 loss to Indonesia in the bronze medal match. Short-handed for much of the tournament, Malaysia were pushed to their limits as injuries severely reduced their rotation. The

SEA Games: Dr Taufiq praises athletes after Malaysia clinches 50th gold

BANGKOK: The Malaysian contingent reached a major milestone at the SEA Games after clinching its 50th gold medal, with new Youth and Sports Minister, Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari, expressing pride in the achievement. The landmark gold was delivered in the shooting event, before the national team added a 51st gold

SEA Games: Strong outing boosts Malaysia Squash’s Asian Games hopes

BANGKOK: Malaysia’s squash team looks ahead to the Asian Games after a successful SEA Games campaign, with Head Coach, Ajaz Azmat, confident in the young players’ potential and readiness. Malaysia delivered strong performances across nearly all categories at the SEA Games 2025, achieving targets set by national sports bodies National