KUALA LUMPUR: Syaffique Ikhwan’s name may not be widely known, but that hasn’t stopped the former Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) special squad member—who once trained alongside Rafiq Ismail and Timmy Tan—from making the country proud on the international stage as an independent bowler.

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his gratitude to the staff of the Foreign Ministry for their commitment to enhancing Malaysia’s international presence and diplomatic relations.

KUALA LUMPUR: Behind Kelantan Darul Naim’s (KDN) crushing 7-0 defeat to Selangor in Saturday’s Super League match lies a heartbreaking reality that few are aware of.

KUALA LUMPUR: After six years with the national swimming team, a more mature Khiew Hoe Yean has learnt how to get the best out of himself.

KUALA LUMPUR: Faisal Halim, who suffered horrific injuries inflicted by an unknown assailant last year, scored an emotional hat-trick as Selangor routed Kelantan Darul Naim 7-0 at the MBPJ Stadium on Saturday.

KUALA LUMPUR: While Nepal — Harimau Malaya’s opening opponents in the Asian Cup qualifiers — have already started training, national coach Peter Cklamovski has yet to announce his squad, with the official list only expected on Monday (March 10).

IF you’re lucky enough to find yourself in Amsterdam, there are some things you simply must do. Yes, the canals are beautiful, the architecture is stunning, but there’s one stop that stands above all others: the Van Gogh Museum.

THE issue of abandoned babies and stateless children remains a pressing concern in Malaysia, with hundreds of newborns left each year in unsafe locations — many without a chance of survival. Those who do make it face an uncertain future, often growing up without legal recognition, access to education, healthcare, or basic rights.

LONDON: England’s recalled inside centre Fraser Dingwall can do for Steve Borthwick’s side what Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has done for Manchester City, according to scrum-half Alex Mitchell.

KUALA LUMPUR: Track cyclist Nurul Izzah Izzati Asri has been nicknamed the Pocket Rocketwoman after Malaysian great Azizulhasni Awang, and for good reason.

Musk’s efforts to dismantle the federal bureaucracy as the nominal head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with mass firings that have sparked legal battles, have created a sense of chaos around Trump’s second administration.

KOTA KINABALU: Despite being in the aviation industry for 12 years, Azrina Johari Ho still faces stigmatisation from some people who are doubting the capabilities of female pilots.

PADANG BESAR: What was supposed to be a meaningful Ramadan breaking of fast for Rahimi Mat Rejab and his mother turned into a tragedy when the retired commando died in a crash.

PENAMPANG: Two-term Kapayan assemblyman Jannie Lasimbang, 63, will likely defend her seat in the state election.

KUALA LUMPUR: The government should set an example for the private sector by empowering women in leadership, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

NUUK, Greenland: The goalposts at Greenland’s national soccer stadium in Nuuk are barely visible, buried in 1.5 metres of snow.

KUALA LUMPUR: A collective effort between the government, employers, non-governmental organisations, and individuals is crucial to increasing women’s participation across all sectors.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Open on April 24-27 in Bukit Jalil will serve as the first major test of the year for national swimmers preparing for the Thailand Sea Games in December.

KUALA LUMPUR: A power bank caught fire inside a mass rapid transit (MRT) train along the East-West Line yesterday evening (March 7) in Singapore.

LONDON: West Ham manager Graham Potter said yesterday (March 7) that forward Lucas Paqueta is focused on getting back on the pitch despite a Football Association hearing into alleged spot-fixing hanging over him.