Abdullah attends premiere of Disney on Ice

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his wife Datin Paduka Seri Endon Mahmood attended the premiere of Disney on Ice's Beauty and the Beast at Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil last night.

The show is presented by the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) with the support of the Table Tennis Association of Malaysia, Volleyball Association of Malaysia and the Wushu Federation of Malaysia.

Among the VIPs who attended the premiere were Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Hishammuddin Hussein, Star Publications (M) Bhd group managing director/CEO Datuk Steven Tan and OCM honorary treasurer and Wushu president Datuk Seri Kee Yong Wee.

Present at the premiere of Disney on Ice: Beauty and the Beast were (from left) Olympic Council of Malaysia honorary treasurer Datuk Seri Kee Yong Wee, Star Publications (M) Bhd managing director Datuk Steven Tan, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy.

Before the show started, the OCM surprised Abdullah with a cake to celebrate his birthday which fell on Wednesday. The audience of some 7,000 joined in to sing “Happy Birthday” to the Prime Minister. The timeless Disney classic love story will be staged till Dec 7.

Kee said about RM600,000 had been collected from ticket sales which would be distributed to the OCM and three national sports associations.

”I am happy that the Prime Minister is here with his wife, children, in-laws and even his extended family. I believe there are about 100 people who are related to the Prime Minister who are here tonight. With this type of support, there is no wonder why the event is so successful,” Kee said.

Yahya Jusoh semakin pulih

Ahmad Said (kiri) membantu Yahya Jusoh berjalan ketika mengunjungi bekas pemain bola sepak kebangsaan itu di rumahnya dekat Kuala Terengganu, semalam.

KUALA TERENGGANU - Bekas pemain bola sepak kebangsaan, Yahya Jusoh yang terlantar lumpuh sejak akhir tahun lalu, kini sudah semakin pulih.
 
Seangkatan dengan Datuk Soh Chin Aun dan Allahyarham Mokhtar Dahari, Yahya, 58, mula diserang penyakit lumpuh berikutan sakit tulang leher yang dialami pada November tahun lalu.

Dia yang menyarung jersi pasukan kebangsaan dari 1975 hingga 1981 berkata, keadaan kesihatannya semakin pulih selepas menjalani pembedahan di sebuah hospital di Kuala Lumpur.

"Saya sudah pulih 80 peratus dan berharap dapat kembali berjalan seperti biasa," katanya ketika ditemui selepas dikunjungi Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Ahmad Said di rumahnya di Permin Jaya di sini, semalam.
Penderitaan tonggak pertahanan Terengganu pada era 1970-an dan 1980-an itu mendapat perhatian pelbagai pihak termasuk Yayasan Kebajikan Atlet (Yakeb) yang telah membiayai keseluruhan kos pembedahannya.
Yahya yang mula berkecimpung dalam arena bola sepak pada 1970 sebelum mewakili pasukan Terengganu bermula dari 1972 berkata, dia kini perlu menjalani rawatan susulan di Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah di sini bagi memastikan tahap kecergasannya semakin baik.

"Saya perlu melakukan rawatan fisioterapi sekali dalam seminggu selain rawatan ortopedik yang dilakukan sekali dalam tempoh dua minggu," jelasnya.

Dalam pada itu, Ahmad berkata, kerajaan negeri akan sentiasa memantau perkembangan kesihatan Yahya yang telah membantu mengharumkan nama Terengganu dalam sukan bola sepak.

Menurut beliau, pihaknya juga akan memastikan bekas pemain bola sepak itu mendapat rawatan terbaik.
"Kita sentiasa memberi perhatian kepada beliau yang merupakan bekas pemain negeri dan kebangsaan," ujarnya.

Obituary: Sabah great dies

 

The late Datuk Gabuh Piging showing a photograph of himself in action during a visit by the National Athletes Foundation (Yakeb) to his home in Kampung Lomondou, Tambunan recently.

 

The late Datuk Gabuh Piging showing a photograph of himself in action during a visit by the National Athletes Foundation (Yakeb) to his home in Kampung Lomondou, Tambunan recently. 

SABAH’S most illustrious track and field athlete Datuk Gabuh Piging died in Tambunan on Tuesday evening. He was 78.

At the height of his career, Gabuh competed in the long jump and triple jump in the Olympics as well as the British Empire and Commonwealth Games between 1956 and 1962.

Gabuh also had the distinction of holding the national triple jump record of 15.16m for 25 years between 1962 and 1987 before it was bettered by another Sabahan, Sidek Sahak.
The former drum major with the police force succumbed to a series of illness and old age, according to friends who visited the family at their home yesterday.

Sabah Amateur Athletics Association president Paiman Abdul Karim said Gabuh had been an inspirational figure to many athletes from the 1960s.

Former sprinter Surahmat Sunarno echoed similar sentiments about Gabuh, who was known for his determined and commanding character both on and off the track


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Student athletes make parents and teachers proud

IT was a proud moment for former national cyclist Datuk Ng Joo Ngan when his daughter Jillian Ng Siew Mei was adjudged one of the top students in the matriculation programme at the Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS).

Joo Ngan, who had represented Malaysia in many international competitions, said he was suprprised with Siew Mei’s excellent results in studies as well a sports.

“I was not the studious type during my younger days. I had devoted my time to cycling. But my daughter had proven otherwise. I was overwhelmed by emotions when she went on stage to receive her scroll,’’ said Joo Ngan.

Well done: Noor Hasliza Md Ali (left) receiving her certificate from Jalaludin while Marina watches.

 

He also disclosed that he had encouraged Siew Mei to take up cycling. But his wife Datin Nancy Teoh was against the idea.

“My wife was afraid that my daughter will sustain injuries while cycling. That’s the reason why Siew Mei opted for synchronised swimming. After seeing her progress in synchronised swimming, I do not have any reason to complain.

“She has made us proud and we are happy,’’ said Joo Ngan.
Siew Mei, who is pursuing a event management course at the Taylors University College in Kuala Lumpur, was a student at the BJSS for eight years. The 19-year-old Siew Mei, who has represented Malaysia in the 2006 Doha Asian Games as well as the 2007 World championships,said she enjoyed her stay in the BJSS.
“I joined the BJSS when I was in Form One. The teachers were very helpful. Without their guidance, I don’t think I could have excelled in my studies and sports.

“I was able to divide my time between synchronised swimming and studies,’’ said Siew Mei.

Besides Siew Mei, badminton player Michelle Yeow Mei Zi, athlete Phang Hua Mei, synchronised swimmer Lee Zhien Huey and artistic gymnast Nabihah Ali were ranked among the top students.

Passed with flying colours: (from left) Nabihah Ali, Katrina Wong Suen Nee, Jillian Ng Siew Mei and Phang Hua Mei.

 

BJSS principal Marina Chin said she was happy with the students’ excellent results.
“Now you all have another journey to continue. I would like to see all you students do well in university,’’ said Chin.

Former national quartermiler Sean Paul was also present at the ceremony. He shared his experience with the students.
“There is no short cut to success in sports and studies. You have to overcome the odds to excel in both,’’ said Paul.

Education Ministry sports division deputy director Jalaudin Othman presented the certificates to the students.
The graduates: Michelle Yeow Mei Xi, Jillian Ng Siew Mei, Phang Hua Mei, Lee Zhien Huey, Nabihah Ali, Katrina Wong Suen Nee, Wahidah Ismail, Wan Siti Haniza Wan Izahar, Gomagan Sony Rajaa, Ng Jo Wen, Zulhijjah Azan, Elyong Matin, Loo Yik Xiang, Ivan Yuen, Ng Shin Yii, Erni Syazwani Azman, Rafiuddin Che Omar, Jaime Lee Yoke Jeng, Muhammad Izzuddin Abdul Rahim, Nor Farah Afiqah Md Taufeek, Tiffany Chase- Currier, Kevin Yeap Soon Choy, Mohamd Rohaizad Jamil, Wan Mohamad Akmal Hakim, M. Yokananthini, Kumang Jamit, Muhammad Radhi Hasim, Diyana Zuhaili Mohamad Mazli, Nik Asraf Qaedi Nik Azizan, Mohd Ammar Fitri Zainol, Liew Tek Wa, Tg Emanina Laily Tg Zahri, Nur Syamimi Mohd Yusoff, Uriel Yu En French, Noor Hasliza Md Ali, Danial Azuan Amar Nand, Azroul Fazly Mohamed Yusoff, Siti Munirah Jusoh, Mohamad Sabri Mohamad, Azreen Rizal Nasir, Junaidin Bardin,Nuraini Abdul Rashid, Maisarah Aminludin, Nurul Sarah Abdul Kadir, Farah Ayuni Yahya, Razlee Amree Mustafar, Nurul Fatihah Jamahuri

James Selvaraj Appointed BAM High Performance Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Former national shuttler and coach Datuk James Selvaraj has been appointed Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) High Performance Director, announced BAM president Datuk Mohd Nadzmi Mohd Salleh.

Mohd Nadzmi said Selvaraj, who is also Senior Manager of Bata Marketing Sdn Bhd, was the best candidate for the post, not only because of his background in the sport but also for his vast experience in management.

"Datuk James brings together with him a wealth of experience in the sport of badminton.

"He has represented the country as a player and coach. He also has vast experience in management and thus making him the most suitable candidate for this very important post," said Mohd Nadzmi in a statement here Friday.

He said Selvaraj would begin his work on Sept 1, working with BAM Coaching and Training Committee, coaches and players, in all aspects of the national team's high performance programme, including national training and coaching programmes.

"In view of this, BAM hopes to produce success as demonstrated by podium performances at World Championship and Major Games and the development of a strong, sustainable feeder system through which the next generation of champions will be produced," he said.

Selvaraj was a former national shuttler during the late 1970s. Among his achievements were a bronze medal in the 1977 Sea Games in Kuala Lumpur, runner-up in the 1976 Thomas Cup in Bangkok and a bronze medal at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton.

Meanwhile, in the same statement, Nadzmi said BAM had decided to increase incentives for players or pairs who emerged champion in the BWF World Championships in Paris, held from Aug 23-29, from RM30,000 to RM50,000.

"This is to give additional encouragement and also to serve as a reminder to all players that BAM is always ready to motivate and provide increased incentives for winning major events," he said.

-- BERNAMA

“Legenda Sukan Malaysia”

Astro Arena (Saluran 801) menyajikan anda program “Legenda Sukan Malaysia” yang akan di hoskan oleh Datuk Rahim Razali. Program khas sempena bulan kemerdekaan ini akan di tayangkan selama 30 minit berkisar tentang atlit legenda yang telah melakar nama mereka di persada antarabangsa dan juga tempatan, berkongsi kisah hidup dan kenangan... mereka. Dekati legenda sukan Malaysia dalam era kecemerlangan sukan Malaysia.

 

 

 

 

 

Siaran waktu di Astro Arena (Saluran 801)

Dato'Soh Chin Aun (19 Ogos 2010, 8.30 mlm)
Dato'Yogeswaran a/l Rajaratnam (22 Ogos 2010,8:30 mlm)
Dato' Misbun Sidek (6 September 2010,9:00 mlm)
Tan Sri M Jegathesan (8 September 2010,9:00 mlm)

Kenali Legend : Azizul Abu Haniffah

Gua rase ramai kot dah lupe kat die ni. Azizul Abu Haniffah, name yang gua rase amat besar ketike bersekolah rendah. Mase tu reason yang membuatkan gua ke stadium adalah untuk tengok Azizul.
"Moh yob, siap lekas... lambat nanti abah tinggei kamu." itulah ugutan abah gua yang selalu mengugut untuk gua bersiap awal, sebelum ke Stadium Ipoh sekitar tahun awal 1990'an.

No. 12 (Azizul Abu Haniffah)

Mase zaman ni, jersey no. 12 yang dipakai Azizul merupakan rebutan ramai seluruh rakyat negeri perak ketike itu. Pantang no. 12 semue deme nak sambor. Karier awal azizul bermula sekitar lewat 1980'an dan kemuncak karier bermula pade zaman semi-pro. Kalau tak silap gua die yang berasal dari Teluk Intan pernah bekerja sebagai Pegawai Perhubungan Awam di Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNP), sebuah bangunan disebelah mahkamah Majistret di Ipoh.

Skuad emas sukan sea 1989

barisan belakang dari kiri...azmi mahmud, lee kin hong, mubin mokhtar (?), radhi mat din, razip ismail, dollah salleh, rashid hassan, zainal abidin hassan, azizul abu haniffa(?), a.anbalagan, ahmad yusof, yap kam choon

barisan depan dari kiri... shebby singh, (?), subadron aziz, p. ravindran, chow siew wai, k. ravichandran (?), see kim seng, lim teong kim, naina mohd
Di Perak, die digandingkan dengan pemain di era tersebut seperti Nidzam Adzha Yusoff, P.Ravindran, Roafandi Yusoff, Nazreen Chong dan tenaga import ketike itu Aun Ning dan Kwy Lywn dari Burma yang kini dikenali Myanmar. Azizul juge pernah mengetuai pasukan kebangsaan sebagai Kapten sekitar tahun 1990'an. Bermain di posisi Midfield membuatkan die sering merancang corak permainan dan lebih dikenali pade zaman tu sebagai Arkitek.

Skuad Negara 1983 President South Korea Cup , (duduk tengah) Azizul Abu Haniffah

Pencapaian yang gua masih ingat lagi dan gua merasai detik tersebut. Dimane gua masih berumur budak tadika pada tahun 1990. Stadium Merdeka menjadi saksi dimana Piala FA pertama dipertandingkan menjadi milik Perak, dengan kemenangan 4-2 mengatasi Selangor setelah ketinggalan 2-0 di separuh mase pertame. Gua hanye tercengang dengan keadaan pade ketike tu, sebab tak pandai nak mencarut maki Reff lagi. itu adelah Final Game pertame gua dalam hidup dan gua kenang sampai bile-bile....


Karier Azizul Abu Haniffah berakhir dengan penangkapan bersama 10 pemain bolasepak Perak yang lain atas tuduhan rasuah. Gua rase ini adelah zaman gelap bolasepak, ramai juge pemain dari pasukan lain yang terlibat juge ditahan. Info yang gua dapat Azizul kini melatih team Perodua di Rawang.