Other Sports

Unforgettable moment

PETALING JAYA: The national table tennis team have raised hopes of ending a 50-year drought for the coveted men’s team gold medal at the Thailand SEA Games next year.

Motorsport

Expect a roaring show with amazing entries for Sepang 1000km

PETALING JAYA: A re­­cord-breaking grid of 90 cars is set to line up for this year’s highly anticipated Sepang 1000km (S1K), with teams from over 10 countries participating including Holland who are making their debut in the race.

Nation

Malaysian teens wow Queen Camilla

PETALING JAYA: Simply supercalifragilisticexpialidocious – that’s how Malaysian duo Evan­geline Khoo Ke Ying, 15, and Erynn Liew, 13, described their meeting with Queen Camilla in the United Kingdom.

Metro News

Promising start to better public transport plan

PUBLIC transportation ridership has gained traction in Selangor, with the state’s initiatives getting positive feedback from passengers.

Badminton

Simply miraculous

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei have turned the China Masters into a magical outing with a rare superb comeback win.

Nation

Two more airports achieve carbon certification

SEPANG: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) and Langkawi International Airport (LIA) have achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 1 Mapping, given by Airports Council International (ACI), in recognition of their commitment to environmental sustainability.

Badminton

A sweet revenge for Yuqi at home

PETALING JAYA: China’s men’s singles shuttler Shi Yuqi (pic) is back on form after struggling since the Paris Olympics in August.

Badminton

Finals blow for Aaron-Wooi Yik after last-eight defeat

PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik suffered a blow in their hopes of qualifying for the World Tour Finals from Dec 11-15 in Hangzhou after they bowed out of the China Masters.

Metro News

A cultural and food map outlines a tour around PJ’s oldest township

ALL the places of interest and local food stops in Petaling Jaya’s oldest township are marked out in the “PJ Old Town Cultural and Food Map”.

Motorsport

Rider Farish gets chance to shine as injured Hakim pulls out

PETALING JAYA: Rider Farish Hafiy Farid Sezli will replace Hakim Danish in the final round of the FIM JuniorGP Championship at the Estoril Circuit in Portugal from Nov 25 to 27.

Nation

Connectivity will boost trade within Asean, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: With Malaysia taking over the Asean chair next year, the government’s priority is to ensure seamless connectivity via land, air and sea to promote trade within Asean, says the Transport Minister.

Squash

Mind over matter

PETALING JAYA: Leave it to Ng Eain Yow to enter his first Professional Squash Association (PSA) Gold semi-finals in sensational style at the Singapore Open.

Nation

Group frees 670 river terrapins

KEMAMAN: The Turtle Conser­vation Society of Malaysia (TCS) has set free 670 river terrapins in Sungai Kemaman here, making it the largest ever since the annual release event began.

Other Sports

Exponent Humaira gets ready for worlds despite knee trouble

KUALA LUMPUR: National taekwondo exponent Nur Humaira Abdul Karim (pic) won’t let her left knee injury stop her from defending the team bronze medal at the World Poomsae Championships in Hong Kong from Nov 30-Dec 4.

Nation

Four projects set for Melaka coasts

MELAKA: Four projects will be carried out in several coastal areas in the state to reduce flood risks associated with the high tide phenomenon, says the Melaka Irrigation and Drainage Depart­ment.Department director Dr Muhammad Khairudin Khalil said these include two projects in Alai Perdana and Pantai Siring, focusing on repairing coastal embankments.

Golf

Thai buddies enjoy birdie blitz to co-lead Toyota Tour

PETALING JAYA: Sarut Vongchaisit enhanced his chances of gaining an Asian Tour card for 2025 when he carded a six-under 66 to jointly lead the ADT-sanctioned Toyota Tour Cham­pionship with good friend Tanapat Pichaikool after the third round at the Kota Permai Golf and Country Club yesterday.

Nation

Penang tables RM940mil budget with lowest deficit to date

GEORGE TOWN: Penang’s Budget 2025 is projecting a revenue of RM906.6mil and an expenditure of RM940.2mil, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Nation

66 evacuated in Perak

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 66 flood victims from 30 families in Perak have been evacuated to a temporary relief centre after ­several areas in the Larut, Matang and Selama districts were inundated.

Nation

Be on the lookout to prevent drowning, tourists urged

JOHOR BARU: Those going on tours or relaxing around bodies of water have been urged to be cautious during this rainy season as the number of drowning cases is on the rise, especially with 19 mishaps recorded this month alone.

Football

Panthers ready to pounce

PETALING JAYA: It was not a dream start for Penang’s new coach Wan Rohaimi Wan Ismail but he remained upbeat after his team lost 0-1 at home to Kuching in the Malaysia Cup round of 16 on Thursday.