29 Jul

Malaysia’s very own three-time world champion Mohd. Al Juferi Jamari lived up to the nation’s expectation with a hard-fought win over Philippines’s Alvin T Campos to advance to the next round of the 19th World Pencak Silat Championship. Competing in the Class F category (70-75kg), Mohd. Al Juferi received a strong challenge from the Hanoi SEA Games bronze medallist as the Philippines based fighter kept hindering Mohd. Al Juferi’s qualifications chances with vicious blows throughout the beginning of the match. [caption id="attachment_177344" align="alignleft" width="300"] Malaysia's Mohd Al Jufferi in action against Phillipines's Alvin T Campos in the Class F(70-75kg) category.[/caption] The tables were...

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29 Jul

Following the success in organizing the 2021/2022 AEON Credit Purple League Junior in February, Malaysia Purple League is now back with Biz Link Properties Purple League Corporate 2021/2022, another prestigious competition which targets participation from corporate companies and government agencies. Ten aspiring teams are set to take the centre stage as Malaysia Purple League vowed to provide a platform for corporate companies and government agencies to experience themselves a sporting atmosphere while broadening their business opportunities. [caption id="attachment_177336" align="alignright" width="300"] An upbeat team manager Soo Teck Zhi who is well known across the nation for bursting on the scene with a gold...

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28 Jul

Competing for the fourth time in the World Pencak Silat Championship, Muhammad Robial Sobri hopes to hunt for glory in the 19th edition of the championship as he begins his quest for the gold medal by defeating Indonesia to cruise into the semi-finals. The previous three editions of the championship witnessed the Kedahan accompanied with misfortunes as he suffered various injuries which led him to lose or withdraw from his matches. "I am very satisfied with my performance. This is my fourth time competing in the prestigious World Pencak Silat Championship, and I’m happy to do well after being halted by so...

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28 Jul

The second day of the 19th World Pencak Silat Championship witnessed some exhilarating action at Ayer Keroh as the national silat contingent continued to lit up the stage with notable wins over their respective opponents. Competing in Class H (80-85kg), stalwart Mohd Amiruddin Azmi the fighter who hails from “the land below the wind”, Sabah displayed calmness throughout his match as he was able to attract the cheering crowd with his astounding combatting moves & skills. [caption id="attachment_177326" align="alignleft" width="300"] Malaysia's Mohd Amiruddin in action against Kyrgyzstan's Tokurov Daniia in the Class H (80-85kg) category.[/caption] The Kota Belud lad who’s well known for bursting onto the scene...

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27 Jul

Malaysia’s three-time world champion Mohd. Al Juferi Jamari lived up to the nation’s expectation with a comfortable win over India's Suraj Kumar to advance to the next round of the 19th World Pencak Silat Championship. Competing in Class F (70-75kg), Mohd. Al Juferi received a strong challenge at the beginning of the first round when Suraj was given the opportunity to take a 4-2 lead. The tables were quickly turned in a few minutes as the four-time SEA games champion dominated Suraj in the last two rounds to win 41-16. [caption id="attachment_177319" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mohd. Al Juferi was satisfied with his performance...

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27 Jul

The 19th edition of the World Pencak Silat Championship kicked off in style as the Malaysian silat contingent displayed a convincing performance in their respective opening matches in Ayer Keroh, Malacca today. Being the first silat exponent to set foot in the ring, Luqman Laji the fighter who hails from Keningau, Sabah displayed calmness throughout his match as he was able to attract the cheering crowd with his astounding combatting moves & skills. The Hanoi SEA Games bronze medallist collected 9,940 points to beat Muhd. Ali Saifullah Abdullah Md. Suhaimi from Brunei to secure a slot to the next stage. [caption id="attachment_177315" align="alignleft"...

20:18 / Lifestyle / Press Release / Sports
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26 Jul

The 19th edition of the World Pencak Silat Championship official opened its curtains today in a grand manner as the opening ceremony was officiated by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka Tun Mohd. Ali Mohd. Rustam. Speaking to a crowd of more than one thousand people, Mohd. Ali congratulated the Malaysian National Silat Federation (PESAKA) for successfully organizing the championship and raising the bars of the tournament to a higher level. He also conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to the President of the International Pencak Silat Federation (PERSILAT), Datuk Seri Prabowo Subianto who is also the acting Minister of Defense of Indonesia for choosing...

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20 Jul

The 2022 World Silat Championships promises an action-packed treat for fans at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh next week. A total of 40 countries will be vying for supremacy from July 26-31. India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, and the United States are among the nations that have confirmed their participation, said the Malaysian National Silat Federation (PESAKA) at a press conference today. President of PESAKA, Datuk Megat Zulkarnain Tan Sri Omardin said Malaysia are ready to stage the event for the international athletes to showcase their combating skills. "We welcome the silat exponents from 40...

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13 Feb

The 2022 Johor Close Badminton Championship once again lived up to its top billing with aspiring shuttlers producing scintillating performances on the final day of the competition at the NS Sport Hall in Gelang Patah here today. [caption id="attachment_177275" align="alignright" width="300"] (From the right) Johor Badminton Association President , Mat Rasid Jahlil , MSNJ Youth and Sports Officer , Mohd Syafiq Hassan sharing a light moment with the winners from the Under-16 Girls Singles category during the 2022 Johor Close Championship's closing ceremony.[/caption] It was a massive success of the organiser's - Johor Badminton Association (JBA), who provided the opportunity for these young...

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12 Feb

The 2022 Johor Close Badminton Champion is building up to a dramatic climax at the NS Sport Hall in Gelang Patah here tomorrow. The main draw will be a "clash of the siblings" between Ashraf Daniel and his younger brother Ariffin Zazri in the men's Under-21 final. In the semi-finals, gutsy Ashraf overcame tournament favourite Amirul Imran - 21-18, 7-21, 21-17. [caption id="attachment_177267" align="alignleft" width="300"] Ariffin Nazri overcame his opponent M Shaarveen 21-18,21-10 in his semifinal match.[/caption] It was a touch and go affair in the opening set with Ashraf keeping his composure to finish off strongly 21-18. But Amirul bounced back to whip Ashraf...

16:29 / Lifestyle / Local / Press Release / Sports
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