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Glasgow bids farewell to the Commonwealth Games with a vibrant closing ceremony as Amdavad, India, prepares for 2030. GLASGOW: The 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games brought the curtain down at The Hydro here tonight with a vibrant celebration of music, dance and unity, before the hosting baton was passed to Amdavad, India, for the 2030 edition. […]

MIRI, Aug 2 — An 18.7-foot-long crocodile was caught in Marudi earlier yesterday, making it the biggest catch for a group of licensed crocodile hunters in the area. One of the group’s members, Goh, told The Borneo Post that the giant black-coloured male crocodile was caught using bait set on Saturday evening. “We set up

Malaysia’s small 59-athlete contingent exceeded expectations at Glasgow 2026, winning eight golds and placing 10th. GLASGOW: Malaysia ended its 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games campaign with an impressive achievement of eight gold, three silver and five bronze medals to be placed 10th in the overall medal standings. The eight-gold haul is the country’s best achievement since

KUALA PILAH, Aug 2 — Negeri Sembilan will install its new menteri besar this morning, with the swearing‑in ceremony scheduled to take place at the Balairung Seri, Istana Besar Seri Menanti at 10.15am, according to a media notice shared via WhatsApp. Sinar Harian reported receiving the invitation, though the identity of the incoming Menteri Besar

Teo Nie Ching urges women entrepreneurs to take up AI and digital marketing courses at NADI centres. KUALA LUMPUR: Women entrepreneurs nationwide are encouraged to take advantage of courses offered at National Information Dissemination Centres (NADI) to develop skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital marketing, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said. She noted

National discus thrower Muhammad Irfan Shamsuddin failed to register a valid throw in the Glasgow 2026 final. GLASGOW: National discus thrower Muhammad Irfan Shamsuddin ended the men’s final without registering a valid mark in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at the Scotstoun Stadium here today. Muhammad Irfan was recorded as no mark after failing to

Singapore’s government has taken possession of founding father Lee Kuan Yew’s home, ending a bitter family feud. SINGAPORE: Singapore’s founding father’s home is now in possession of the government, officials said Friday, ending a close to decade-long family dispute over the property. The acquisition marks a significant conclusion to the bitter rivalry that has gripped

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THE last time Malaysian interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe visited the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, he walked away feeling like a winner. Malaysia fought to a thrilling 2-2 draw against seven-times champions Thailand in the second leg, semifinal of the 2018 Asean Championship, now known as the Asean Hyundai Cup, when Tan was previously the