Thursday, 25 December 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

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

SEA Games: Sanjay Jeeva wins, sealing Malaysian squash sweep

BANGKOK: Malaysia completed a dominant clean sweep in squash at the SEA Games 2025 after Sanjay Jeeva secured the men’s individual gold today. Top seed Sanjay overcame a slow start to defeat second seed, Duncan Lee, in an all-Malaysian final held at Vajiravudh College, winning 6-11, 11-6, 11-5, 11-4. This

SEA Games: Friendship takes a backseat as Ainaa wins squash gold

BANGKOK: Friendly ties were briefly set aside as the women’s singles squash final at the SEA Games 2025 unfolded. Malaysia’s Ainaa Amani defeated fellow Malaysian, Yee Xin Ying, in four games to clinch gold in an intense all-Malaysian showdown. Ainaa took early control by securing the opening game 11-7, but

SEA Games: Malaysia hit 200-medal milestone

BANGKOK: Malaysians rose to the occasion at the SEA Games 2025, surpassing the 200-medal target before the Games conclude in a strong display of national sporting excellence. The milestone was achieved ahead of schedule, underlining the consistent, high-level performances delivered by the Malaysian contingent across multiple sports. With the medal

SEA Games: WTA Top 60’s Janice Tjen urges Southeast Asian youth to dream big

BANGKOK: Indonesian tennis star, Janice Tjen, is optimistic about Southeast Asia’s tennis future. After a solid showing at the SEA Games, she looks to build on her Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) success and inspire rising players in the region. The 23-year-old from Jakarta, currently ranked world No. 54 in singles

SEA Games: Raised on the range, rewarded with trap gold at last

BANGKOK: From making his SEA Games debut as a 15-year-old in 1997 to standing atop the podium 28 years later, Sarawak’s Ong Chee Kheng finally captured his elusive SEA Games gold after winning the men’s individual trap event. The 43-year-old shooter from Miri produced a composed performance at the Photharam