SRG.OG praised for strong MLBB MSC performance despite loss

SRG.OG praised for strong MLBB MSC performance despite loss

YOUTH and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh praised the Selangor Red Giants (SRG.OG) for their strong performance in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid Season Cup (MSC), despite finishing as runners-up. She emphasized that reaching the final was a commendable achievement. “I feel that they did not fail by finishing second. A good achievement. The prize money is also quite lucrative,“ Yeoh said during a press conference after the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Supreme Council Meeting. SRG.OG lost 4-1 to the Philippines’ Team Liquid PH (TLPH) in the Riyadh final on August 2. The champions secured USD1 million (RM4.2 million), while SRG.OG took home USD500,000. Another Philippine team, ONIC PH, claimed third place after defeating Indonesia’s ONIC ID 3-2. - Bernama

Kes abai Zayn Rayyan: Zaim Ikhwan tidak dipanggil prosiding bela diri isteri

Kes abai Zayn Rayyan: Zaim Ikhwan tidak dipanggil prosiding bela diri isteri

PETALING JAYA – Pihak pembelaan memaklumkan kepada Mahkamah Sesyen di sini bahawa Zaim Ikhwan Zahari tidak akan dipanggil untuk memberikan keterangan dalam prosiding bela diri isterinya, Ismanira Abdul Manaf, berhubung kes mengabaikan kanak-kanak autisme, Allahyarham Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin.Semasa prosiding, peguam Haresh Mahadevan memaklumkan bahawa pihak pembelaan hanya memanggil lima saksi bagi membela Ismanira, 30, dengan ibu kepada kanak-kanak autisme itu tampil sebagai saksi pembelaan pertama (SD1).Ia diikuti bapa mentuanya, Zahari Mohd Reba, 57, selaku SD2; SD3, ibu saudara Zaim yang juga anggota polis; dan SD4, rakan baik Ismanira, Umi Syafiqah Rohizal, 30.Pihak pembelaan kemudian menutup kes selepas saksi terakhir, SD5, Pakar Psikologi Kanak-Kanak, Dr Noor Aisyah Rosli, 49, selesai memberikan keterangan."Pihak pembelaan tiada saksi lain dan kami menutup kes hari ini," katanya.Sementara itu, ketika ditemui di luar mahkamah, Haresh berkata, tiada keperluan untuk memanggil Zaim Ikhwan, 30, dalam prosiding tersebut kerana keterangan daripada lima saksi terdahulu sudah memadai.Hakim Dr Syahliza Warnoh menetapkan 31 Oktober depan sebagai tarikh keputusan di akhir kes pembelaan.Hujahan bertulis ditetapkan pada 8 September, manakala hujahan balas pada 22 September.Selain Haresh, tertuduh turut diwakili peguam Ramzani Idris dan Lavanesh Haresh Mahadevan, manakala pihak pendakwaan dikendalikan oleh Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin, Aqharie Durranie Aziz dan Nur Sabrina Zubairi.Mengikut pertuduhan pindaan, Ismanira didakwa sebagai orang yang mempunyai pemeliharaan terhadap Zayn Rayyan, 6, telah mengabaikannya dengan cara yang mungkin menyebabkan kecederaan fizikal.Kesalahan itu didakwa dilakukan di kawasan Blok R, Pangsapuri Idaman, Damansara Damai sehingga ke kawasan sungai berhampiran antara jam 12 tengah hari, 5 Disember 2023 dan jam 9.55 malam, 6 Disember 2023.Pertuduhan dikemukakan mengikut Seksyen 31(1)(a) Akta Kanak-Kanak 2001 dan boleh dihukum di bawah Seksyen 31(1) akta sama, yang memperuntukkan hukuman denda tidak melebihi RM50,000 atau penjara sehingga 20 tahun atau kedua-duanya, jika sabit kesalahan.Untuk rekod, pada 6 Disember 2023, Zayn Rayyan ditemukan meninggal dunia di anak sungai berhampiran kawasan Pangsapuri Idaman, Damansara Damai, kira-kira jam 10 malam.Mangsa sebelum itu dilaporkan hilang dan kemudian ditemukan terbaring pada jarak kira-kira 200 meter dari blok kediamannya.

Liverpool, Spurs terpaksa ‘gigit jari’

Liverpool, Spurs terpaksa ‘gigit jari’

00MADRID – Bintang Brazil, Rodrygo membuat keputusan muktamad untuk kekal bersama Real Madrid musim ini sekali gus menamatkan spekulasi perpindahannya ke Liga Perdana Inggeris (EPL) yang dikaitkan dengan Liverpool dan Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool menyasarkan Rodrygo sebagai pengganti Luis Diaz yang berhijrah ke Bayern Munich, manakala Spurs pula mahu membawanya masuk bagi mengisi kekosongan ditinggalkan Son ... Read more The post Liverpool, Spurs terpaksa ‘gigit jari’ appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Preserve national unity and peace for independence, urges Ewon

Preserve national unity and peace for independence, urges Ewon

PENAMPANG : Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick has called on Malaysians, particularly in Sabah, to uphold the true meaning of independence by preserving unity, well-being, and peace. He emphasised that harmony and stability are crucial for sustainable national development and sovereignty. “This all starts with cooperation, unity, and harmony because if the people are at odds with one another, unable to cooperate or be in harmony, how can national sovereignty be defended?” Ewon said after launching the Sabah Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang 2025 convoy. The event, organised by the Sabah Information Department, involves 20 vehicles and 60 participants covering 2,500 kilometres across 75 locations in 20 days. The convoy began in Penampang and will conclude in Tuaran on Aug 23. Ewon encouraged Sabahans to join the “One House, One Jalur Gemilang” initiative by displaying the national flag at their homes. He also highlighted the relevance of this year’s National Day theme, “Malaysia MADANI, Rakyat Disantuni,“ aligning it with the 13th Malaysia Plan’s goals of uplifting the people’s dignity. “I hope this theme reaches the grassroots. I am confident that the people understand what the government is doing, which is not only to care for them but also to champion and uplift their dignity,“ he said. - Bernama

Rybakina jumpa remaja sensasi Mboko di separuh akhir Terbuka Kanada

Rybakina jumpa remaja sensasi Mboko di separuh akhir Terbuka Kanada

MONTREAL: Juara Wimbledon 2022, Elena Rybakina bakal berdepan bintang remaja tuan rumah, Victoria Mboko dalam separuh akhir WTA Terbuka Kanada selepas kedua-duanya mencatat kemenangan pada aksi hari ini. Rybakina, pemain nombor 12 dunia dari Kazakhstan, mendahului 6-1, 2-1 apabila lawannya dari Ukraine, Marta Kostyuk menarik diri akibat kecederaan pergelangan tangan. Mboko, 18, mencipta kejutan terbesar ... Read more The post Rybakina jumpa remaja sensasi Mboko di separuh akhir Terbuka Kanada appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Zoo minta orang ramai beri haiwan peliharaan jadi makanan harimau

Zoo minta orang ramai beri haiwan peliharaan jadi makanan harimau

COPENHAGEN – Pemilik haiwan peliharaan diminta menderma haiwan mereka kepada binatang pemangsa di Zoo Aalborg, Denmark, lapor portal berita MailOnline semalam. Pihak pengurusan zoo yang menempatkan lebih 1,500 haiwan daripada 126 spesies itu berkata, mereka cuba meniru rantaian makanan semula jadi bagi haiwan pemangsa peliharaannya. Pihak zoo mencadangkan supaya ayam, arnab dan tikus belanda menjadi ... Read more The post Zoo minta orang ramai beri haiwan peliharaan jadi makanan harimau appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

2026 SUKMA to include e-sports, chess, cricket, and kabaddi

2026 SUKMA to include e-sports, chess, cricket, and kabaddi

THE 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor will introduce e-sports, chess, cricket, and kabaddi as new competitive sports, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh announced. The decision was finalized during the SUKMA Supreme Council meeting chaired by Yeoh, which also confirmed boxing and softball as mandatory sports from 2026 onwards. “This brings the total mandatory sports to 30. With the four additions, 34 sports will be contested,“ Yeoh said in a press conference. She emphasized that no further appeals for additional sports would be considered to allow organizers ample preparation time for the event, scheduled from August 15 to 24, 2026. Brunei Darussalam’s contingent was officially approved for participation, though the specific sports they will compete in will be decided by a technical committee. Additionally, state sports councils will oversee Para SUKMA participation starting 2026, replacing youth and sports departments for more strategic athlete development. Addressing gender disparity, Yeoh highlighted new policies to boost female representation. Open events will now require mixed-gender participation, and Olympic-recognized sports will proceed regardless of meeting the six-state minimum for women athletes. “This ensures opportunities for women despite funding challenges,“ she said. States must also appoint female contingent heads or deputies and allocate 20% of support roles to women. Selangor SUKMA will further ensure 30% female volunteers and 20% female technical officials. “This edition will be more inclusive, setting a new benchmark,“ Yeoh added. - Bernama