KUALA KANGSAR (4 Mac 2019): SEKOLAH Menengah Sains Hulu Selangor (SEMASHUR) made history when they ripped the form guide to shreds and outplayed hosts MCKK 24-10 to win their first ever MCKK Premier 7s title in a pulsating final at the MCKK Rugby Field, Kuala Kangsar yesterday. The Cup final, which was played in the scorching Kuala Kangsar heat got even hotter on the field as the two finalists gave it all they had with the title in sight but in MCKK’s case, to end their six-year wait for the championship. But SEMASHUR was not about to let that happen and two...

Entering into its ninth edition scheduled to kick off on March 1-3, the MCKK Premier 7s Rugby Championship 2019 continues to attract teams from around Asia and local outfits who will battle for the NJ Ryan Trophy. Of the 24 teams who have confirmed their entries for this year’s edition, 22 are from Malaysia while the other two – Shizuoka Seiko Academy is from Japan and Sri Lanka entry Agoal Rugby Academy. With an additional team from abroad compared to last year’s single entry, the competition promises to be more competitive and intense. Alongside the two new international sides, Sekolah Menengah Sains Muzaffar...

Entering into its ninth edition scheduled to kick off on March 1-3, the MCKK Premier 7s Rugby Championship 2019 continues to attract teams from around Asia and local outfits who will battle for the NJ Ryan Trophy. Of the 24 teams who have confirmed their entries for this year’s edition, 22 are from Malaysia while the other two – Shizuoka Seiko Academy is from Japan and Sri Lanka entry Agoal Rugby Academy. With an additional team from abroad compared to last year’s single entry, the competition promises to be more competitive and intense. Alongside the two new international sides, Sekolah Menengah Sains Muzaffar...

Last edition’s runners up, Kepong Badminton Club (Kepong BC) upset star studded, Ampang Jaya Badminton Club (AJBC), 12-8 in the semi-finals to make it back to back finals in the SS Purple League. Finalists, Kepong BC were not given a ghost of a chance against AJBC who won all their seven matches on the trot in Stage 1 thus receiving a bye through to the semis, whereas Kepong BC had to go through Stage 2 and had to overcome Serdang Badminton Club (Serdang BC) 10-4 in the quarter finals yesterday. But playing an extra game yesterday at the Final Rounds venue, Arena...

An efficient, active and just ruler with nothing close to his heart than his subjects – these noble traits represent the personality of the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah, who was elected as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong today. Mr Christopher (left) and Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah (right) Sultan Abdullah’s name is synonymous with the politeness and fairness showed with regard to his subjects, noble values inherited from his father, Paduka Ayahanda Sultan Ahmad Shah Sultan Abu Bakar. His deep concern...

Ampang Jaya Badminton Club (AJBC) maintained its 100% record and with it, the top spot of the SS Purple League 2018/19 with a 15-4 win over strugglers, Bandar Maharani Badminton Club (BMBC) on Day 9 Stage 1 at Gem In Mall, Cyberjaya today. This win, their fifth consecutive in the campaign, has propelled AJBC to the top of the standings, leapfrogging Petaling Badminton Club (Petaling BC) at the closing of 2018. [caption id="attachment_98791" align="alignright" width="200"] Ampang Jaya BC's clean sweep was completed by men's singles, Lee Zii Jia, who also defeated his opponent from Bandar Maharani BC.[/caption] Defending champions, Puchong United Badminton Club...

Puchong United Badminton Club (PUBC) ended 2018 with a bang, wresting top spot from Ampang Jaya Badminton Club (AJBC) with a 13-7 win over Serdang Badminton Club (SBC) to put them in the driving seat with two matches remaining in the SS Purple League 2018/19. Earlier, AJBC was provisionally top after winning 15-4 over strugglers, Bandar Maharani Badminton Club (BMBC) going five for five, thus maintaining its 100% record. AJBC are now second and are looking good to take up another remaining automatic slot for the final round in Resorts World Genting. Stalwart, Goh Giap Chin fought through the pain barrier, opening...

Doubles specialist, Goh V Shem got off to a winning start in the SS Purple League 2018/19, contributing points towards Petaling Badminton Club’s 13-7 victory over Bukit Mertajam All Stars Badminton Club (BMASBC) on Day 8 Stage 1 at the Gem In Mall, Cyberjaya today. Petaling BC’s win has pushed them to the top of the table, followed by defending champions Puchong United Badminton Club (PUBC) and last year’s finalist, Kepong Badminton Club (KBC) in third. V Shem who usually partners Tan Wee Kiong in the national team, was paired with Man Wei Chong and didn’t disappoint with a dominant 3-0 (11-2,...

Defending champions, Puchong United Badminton Club (PUBC) showed that they won’t give up the SS Purple League title easily when they repeated their victory over Kepong Badminton Club (KBC) in the 2017/18 final, this time 11-8 on Day 7 Stage 1 SSPL 2018/19 at the Gem In Mall, Cyberjaya tonight. Reminiscing memories of their 10-8 win over KBC in the previous finale at Resorts World Genting, PUBC again pulled out all the stops and in the process bounced back from their 6-9 defeat to Ampang Jaya Badminton Club (AJBC) on Boxing Day. [caption id="attachment_98801" align="alignright" width="300"] Tan Boon Heong-Teo Ee Yi in...

Skuad hoki negara akhirnya berjaya untuk mencatatkan kemenangan dalam siri ujian yang diatur bertemu New Zealand di mana pertemuan terakhir hari ini menyaksikan skuad bimbingan Roelant Oltmans menundukkan The Black Sticks 4-2 pada aksi yang berlangsung di Stadium Hoki Nasional Bukit Jalil. Malaysia membuka tirai jaringan seawal minit kedua apabila dihadiahkan dengan pukulan sudut penalti dan pakar pukulan sudut penalti negara, Muhammad Razie Abd Rahim akhirnya berjaya menemui rentak dengan menjaringkan gol menerusi flik terus. Bagaimanapun New Zealand bangkit mengikat kedudukan pada minit ke-10 selepas mereka yang turut dihadiahkan dengan pukulan sudut penalti meledak jaringan menerusi Kane Russell dan empat minit sebelum...