Sports Matters: Soaring Upwards - Sinar Daily

22 May 2023 01:24pm

The Malaysian contingent have recorded their worst-ever achievement in the history of the SEA Games by finishing in seventh position and failing to meet the 40-gold target at the 2023 edition in Cambodia tonight.

With all the medal events ending today, the country’s achievement in the 32nd edition here is worse than the Hanoi edition in Vietnam last year.

Sports Matters talks to Malaysian runners Azreen Nabila Alias and Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli about their performance as well as plans for the future.

Does the Malaysian contingent have what it takes to soar upwards in the next competition?

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As debate grows over accountability, party culture and public trust, bigger questions emerge — can PKR still connect with young Malaysians? And is the party truly ready for its toughest electoral test yet?

In this conversation, Aswara Assistant Director Corporate Imee Nadia Abdul Hadi weighs in on improvisation in performance, defining “sensitivities” and whether fear of viral backlash is pushing students towards self-censorship.

BN Communications Director Neow Choo Seong discusses the need for BN to acknowledge its past shortcomings while rebuilding trust through policies that address cost of living, employment and economic challenges.

Party cracks, leadership pressure and the road to GE16. What’s really happening inside Bersatu?From Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin’s exit to questions over Muhyiddin’s leadership, grassroots shake-ups and PN dynamics, we put it all on the table with Armada’s Info Chief.Is Bersatu still united or...

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) room at Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara, caught fire on Friday.

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) room at Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara, caught fire on Friday.

UPS room at Sasana Kijang catches fire

Five Italians have died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, Italy's foreign ministry said on Thursday, with security forces in the Indian Ocean archipelago recovering one body. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

Five Italians have died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, Italy's foreign ministry said on Thursday, with security forces in the Indian Ocean archipelago recovering one body. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

Five Italians die in Maldives cave-diving tragedy

The rear section of the stage at SMK Putrajaya Presint 14(1) hall caught fire in an incident at around 6pm on Thursday.

The rear section of the stage at SMK Putrajaya Presint 14(1) hall caught fire in an incident at around 6pm on Thursday.

Fire breaks out backstage at SMK Putrajaya Presint 14(1)

As speculation grows that GE16 could be called as early as September, questions are mounting over whether PN is fully prepared to face the polls, particularly on the issue of leadership and who will emerge as the coalition’s Prime Minister candidate.

As speculation grows that GE16 could be called as early as September, questions are mounting over whether PN is fully prepared to face the polls, particularly on the issue of leadership and who will emerge as the coalition’s Prime Minister candidate.

GE16: Who will lead PN? Coalition yet to settle PM candidate ahead of possible early polls

A male technician was found dead, believed to have been murdered, in an apartment here on Wednesday. Photo for illustration purposes only.

A male technician was found dead, believed to have been murdered, in an apartment here on Wednesday. Photo for illustration purposes only.

Technician found dead, believed to have been murdered in Johor Bahru

Indonesia's former education minister Nadiem Makarim attends his trial at the Corruption Court in Jakarta on Jan 12, 2026. - (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)

Indonesia's former education minister Nadiem Makarim attends his trial at the Corruption Court in Jakarta on Jan 12, 2026. - (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)

Indonesia’s Chromebook procurement scandal: What you need to know

A multi-vehicle accident along the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) near the Duta Toll Plaza on Friday night turned chaotic after a car was struck three times within minutes, in an incident that later went viral on social media.

A multi-vehicle accident along the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) near the Duta Toll Plaza on Friday night turned chaotic after a car was struck three times within minutes, in an incident that later went viral on social media.

NKVE accident: Viral video shows car struck three times near Duta Toll Plaza, one arrested

CCTV footage at the location captured the actions of the woman, who is alleged to frequently defecate. Photo: NegeriSembilanKini

CCTV footage at the location captured the actions of the woman, who is alleged to frequently defecate. Photo: NegeriSembilanKini

CCTV captures repeated incidents of woman defecating in front of Seremban shop

The public is advised to plan their journeys to avoid traffic congestion during the "XTEP 10KM Time Trial 2026” running programme in the capital tomorrow. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

The public is advised to plan their journeys to avoid traffic congestion during the "XTEP 10KM Time Trial 2026” running programme in the capital tomorrow. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Road closures near Padang Merbok tomorrow: KL motorists advised to plan alternative routes

Police are tracking down a man believed to have confined and sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy in an apartment in Bukit Kemuning, Section 32, here, yesterday.

Police are tracking down a man believed to have confined and sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy in an apartment in Bukit Kemuning, Section 32, here, yesterday.

Police hunt man who lured boy with phone package offer before confining and sexually...