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Yeo Jia Min showing her engagement ring, with Pang Sheng Jun by her side in an Instagram post announcing their engagement on Dec 30. Photo: YEO JIA MIN/INSTAGRAM

Malaysia’s focus on popular sports conflicts with its Olympic ambitions, as Sharifah Ariel’s historic AYG equestrian gold highlights the need for stronger grassroots programmes, fairer prioritisation and long-term investment in all sports.

Sharifah Ariel secured the gold medal with a 29.85-second jump-off that beat Iraq and UAE riders. - Photo source: Asian Youth Games Bahrain

Despite missing out on gold, the Selangor-born was still satisfied with his performance in his second SEA Games appeareance, describing it as the best he could have delivered after a challenging year filled with ups and downs. - Photo source: Social media

Determination and patience have been singer/actress Bella Astillah’s strength as she continues to build her career despite being a single mother and constantly facing various challenges.

Soh, 31, recalled his first participation in 2013, when he joined simply for fun, without any expectations. Photo by Bernama

Skechers has renewed its partnership with the Olympic Council of Malaysia for a second year, contributing RM922,538 worth of footwear for Malaysian athletes and officials at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand this December.

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh urged Malaysians to support the national contingent for the 33rd SEA Games, stressing that months of training deserve encouragement, not premature criticism.

In a personal statement shared on his Instagram account, the 27-year-old athlete reflected on a challenging year. - Photo: Instagram / @leeziijia

The story of Azizulhasni will be featured in the Netflix documentary The Pulse.