Housing discount for Penang’s Indian Muslims to be reassessed: Penang CM

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state executive council (MMK) will review the five per cent discount offer for first-time homebuyers from the Indian Muslim community in Penang and make an appropriate decision for the benefit of all parties. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said he has directed State Housing and Environment Committee chairman, Datuk Seri S.… Continue reading Housing discount for Penang’s Indian Muslims to be reassessed: Penang CM
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Housing discount for Penang’s Indian Muslims to be reassessed: Penang CM

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state executive council (MMK) will review the five per cent discount offer for first-time homebuyers from the Indian Muslim community in Penang and make an appropriate decision for the benefit of all parties. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said he has directed State Housing and Environment Committee chairman, Datuk Seri S.… Continue reading Housing discount for Penang’s Indian Muslims to be reassessed: Penang CM

Man dies of heart attack during sacrificial ritual

IPOH: A man died while taking part in a slaughtering activity in conjunction with Aidiladha at Kampung Sungai Rumput, Kampung Sitiawan, near Lumut yesterday. The victim, Radzuan Nanyan, 50, is believed to have collapsed on a field where the sacrificial ritual was being carried out. Manjung police chief ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman stated that the… Continue reading Man dies of heart attack during sacrificial ritual
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Man dies of heart attack during sacrificial ritual

IPOH: A man died while taking part in a slaughtering activity in conjunction with Aidiladha at Kampung Sungai Rumput, Kampung Sitiawan, near Lumut yesterday. The victim, Radzuan Nanyan, 50, is believed to have collapsed on a field where the sacrificial ritual was being carried out. Manjung police chief ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman stated that the… Continue reading Man dies of heart attack during sacrificial ritual

Remains of couple in Tanjung Harapan boat tragedy found

SHAH ALAM: The bodies of the married couple who went missing after their boat capsized in the waters off Tanjung Harapan, Port Klang near here on Friday (June 6) were found this morning. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Enforcement and Excise Unit operations officer of Selangor Maritime Lieutenant Mohd Syafiq Sazali said the remains of… Continue reading Remains of couple in Tanjung Harapan boat tragedy found

‘Gaana King’ Deva to perform in Johor for the first time this August

KUALA LUMPUR: South Indian music legend Deva, popularly known as the “Gaana King”, is set to make his debut concert appearance in Johor on Aug 9. Organised by SPPS Production in collaboration with iGP Production, the mega concert will take place at the Educity Sports Complex in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru, at 5 pm, promising… Continue reading ‘Gaana King’ Deva to perform in Johor for the first time this August
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‘Gaana King’ Deva to perform in Johor for the first time this August

KUALA LUMPUR: South Indian music legend Deva, popularly known as the “Gaana King”, is set to make his debut concert appearance in Johor on Aug 9. Organised by SPPS Production in collaboration with iGP Production, the mega concert will take place at the Educity Sports Complex in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru, at 5 pm, promising… Continue reading ‘Gaana King’ Deva to perform in Johor for the first time this August

Trump says Musk to face ‘very serious consequences’ if he funds Democrats

BEDMINSTER: Donald Trump said on Saturday his relationship with his billionaire donor Elon Musk is over and warned there would be “serious consequences” if Musk funds U.S. Democrats running against Republicans who vote for the president’s sweeping tax and spending bill. In a telephone interview with NBC News, Trump declined to say what those consequences… Continue reading Trump says Musk to face ‘very serious consequences’ if he funds Democrats
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Trump says Musk to face ‘very serious consequences’ if he funds Democrats

BEDMINSTER: Donald Trump said on Saturday his relationship with his billionaire donor Elon Musk is over and warned there would be “serious consequences” if Musk funds U.S. Democrats running against Republicans who vote for the president’s sweeping tax and spending bill. In a telephone interview with NBC News, Trump declined to say what those consequences… Continue reading Trump says Musk to face ‘very serious consequences’ if he funds Democrats

Wanita Orang Asli cedera, motosikal terbakar dalam kemalangan

IPOH: Seorang wanita Orang Asli cedera selepas motosikal yang ditungganinya terbabas sebelum terbakar dalam kemalangan dua kereta di Kilometer 342.0 Lebuhraya Utara Selatan (PLUS) arah selatan, dekat Sungkai, awal pagi tadi. Mangsa berusia 25 tahun itu mengalami kecederaan ringan, termasuk patah tangan dan luka di beberapa bahagian badan, sebelum dibawa ke Hospital Tapah untuk rawatan… Continue reading Wanita Orang Asli cedera, motosikal terbakar dalam kemalangan
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Wanita Orang Asli cedera, motosikal terbakar dalam kemalangan

IPOH: Seorang wanita Orang Asli cedera selepas motosikal yang ditungganinya terbabas sebelum terbakar dalam kemalangan dua kereta di Kilometer 342.0 Lebuhraya Utara Selatan (PLUS) arah selatan, dekat Sungkai, awal pagi tadi. Mangsa berusia 25 tahun itu mengalami kecederaan ringan, termasuk patah tangan dan luka di beberapa bahagian badan, sebelum dibawa ke Hospital Tapah untuk rawatan… Continue reading Wanita Orang Asli cedera, motosikal terbakar dalam kemalangan

Orang Asli woman injured, motorcycle catches fire in crash

IPOH: An Orang Asli woman was injured after the motorcycle she was riding caught fire following a crash involving two other vehicles at Kilometre 342.0 of the North-South Expressway southbound near Sungkai this morning. The 25-year-old victim sustained minor injuries, including a broken arm and cuts on several parts of her body. She was taken… Continue reading Orang Asli woman injured, motorcycle catches fire in crash
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Orang Asli woman injured, motorcycle catches fire in crash

IPOH: An Orang Asli woman was injured after the motorcycle she was riding caught fire following a crash involving two other vehicles at Kilometre 342.0 of the North-South Expressway southbound near Sungkai this morning. The 25-year-old victim sustained minor injuries, including a broken arm and cuts on several parts of her body. She was taken… Continue reading Orang Asli woman injured, motorcycle catches fire in crash

Sub-regional initiatives such as IIMT-GT, BIMP-EAGA have borne fruit while complementing ASEAN Economic Community ambitions

KUALA LUMPUR: Sub-regional initiatives such as the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) and the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) have not only borne fruit significantly but proven to be vital complements to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in boosting trade, investment and regional connectivity. UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment… Continue reading Sub-regional initiatives such as IIMT-GT, BIMP-EAGA have borne fruit while complementing ASEAN Economic Community ambitions
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Sub-regional initiatives such as IIMT-GT, BIMP-EAGA have borne fruit while complementing ASEAN Economic Community ambitions

KUALA LUMPUR: Sub-regional initiatives such as the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) and the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) have not only borne fruit significantly but proven to be vital complements to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in boosting trade, investment and regional connectivity. UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment… Continue reading Sub-regional initiatives such as IIMT-GT, BIMP-EAGA have borne fruit while complementing ASEAN Economic Community ambitions

Konsert sulung “Gaana King” Deva di Johor, 9 Ogos depan

KUALA LUMPUR: Legenda muzik India Selatan, Deva atau lebih dikenali dengan julukan “Gaana King”, bakal membuat penampilan sulungnya di Johor pada 9 Ogos depan menerusi konsert mega di Kompleks Sukan Educity, Iskandar Puteri. Dibawakan oleh SSPS Production dengan kerjasama iGP Production, konsert yang diijadualkan bermula 5 petang itu menjanjikan malam penuh nostalgia dan persembahan bertenaga… Continue reading Konsert sulung “Gaana King” Deva di Johor, 9 Ogos depan
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Konsert sulung “Gaana King” Deva di Johor, 9 Ogos depan

KUALA LUMPUR: Legenda muzik India Selatan, Deva atau lebih dikenali dengan julukan “Gaana King”, bakal membuat penampilan sulungnya di Johor pada 9 Ogos depan menerusi konsert mega di Kompleks Sukan Educity, Iskandar Puteri. Dibawakan oleh SSPS Production dengan kerjasama iGP Production, konsert yang diijadualkan bermula 5 petang itu menjanjikan malam penuh nostalgia dan persembahan bertenaga… Continue reading Konsert sulung “Gaana King” Deva di Johor, 9 Ogos depan

Trafik lancar di semua lebuhraya utama seluruh negara pagi ini

KUALA LUMPUR: Aliran trafik di semua lebuh raya utama di seluruh negara lancar setakat 9 pagi ini. Jurucakap Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) memaklumkan pergerakan trafik lancar di Lebuhraya Utara Selatan (PLUS), Lebuhraya Pantai Timur (LPT) 1 dan LPT 2, serta di semua lebuh raya bertol di sekitar Lembah Klang. “Keadaan ini berikutan orang ramai masih… Continue reading Trafik lancar di semua lebuhraya utama seluruh negara pagi ini
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Trafik lancar di semua lebuhraya utama seluruh negara pagi ini

KUALA LUMPUR: Aliran trafik di semua lebuh raya utama di seluruh negara lancar setakat 9 pagi ini. Jurucakap Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) memaklumkan pergerakan trafik lancar di Lebuhraya Utara Selatan (PLUS), Lebuhraya Pantai Timur (LPT) 1 dan LPT 2, serta di semua lebuh raya bertol di sekitar Lembah Klang. “Keadaan ini berikutan orang ramai masih… Continue reading Trafik lancar di semua lebuhraya utama seluruh negara pagi ini

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot, suspect arrested

BOGOTA: Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, was shot in Bogota on Saturday, according to the government and his party, as his wife said he was fighting for his life in hospital. The 39-year-old senator, who was shot during a campaign event as part of his run for the presidency in 2026, is… Continue reading Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot, suspect arrested

Presidensi Arab Saudi seru langkah kesihatan, pasang skrin 3D untuk bantu jemaah haji

MAKKAH: Presidensi Am Hal Ehwal Masjidil Haram dan Masjid Nabawi Arab Saudi menggesa para jemaah Haji supaya mematuhi langkah-langkah kesihatan dan keselamatan bagi memastikan ibadah Tawaf dapat dilakukan dengan lancar dan selamat pada musim Haji tahun ini, lapor Agensi Berita Saudi (SPA). Antara garis panduan yang dikeluarkan termasuk mengelakkan dehidrasi, berehat apabila penat untuk menghindari… Continue reading Presidensi Arab Saudi seru langkah kesihatan, pasang skrin 3D untuk bantu jemaah haji
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Presidensi Arab Saudi seru langkah kesihatan, pasang skrin 3D untuk bantu jemaah haji

MAKKAH: Presidensi Am Hal Ehwal Masjidil Haram dan Masjid Nabawi Arab Saudi menggesa para jemaah Haji supaya mematuhi langkah-langkah kesihatan dan keselamatan bagi memastikan ibadah Tawaf dapat dilakukan dengan lancar dan selamat pada musim Haji tahun ini, lapor Agensi Berita Saudi (SPA). Antara garis panduan yang dikeluarkan termasuk mengelakkan dehidrasi, berehat apabila penat untuk menghindari… Continue reading Presidensi Arab Saudi seru langkah kesihatan, pasang skrin 3D untuk bantu jemaah haji

China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU

SHANGHAI:: China is willing to accelerate the examination and approval of rare earth exports to European Union firms and will also deliver a verdict on its trade investigation of EU brandy imports by July 5, its commerce ministry said on Saturday. Price commitment consultations between China and the EU on Chinese-made electric vehicles exported to… Continue reading China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU
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China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU

SHANGHAI:: China is willing to accelerate the examination and approval of rare earth exports to European Union firms and will also deliver a verdict on its trade investigation of EU brandy imports by July 5, its commerce ministry said on Saturday. Price commitment consultations between China and the EU on Chinese-made electric vehicles exported to… Continue reading China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU

Ukraine’s drone attack sparks fire at chemical plant in Russia’s Tula region, governor says

AN OVERNIGHT Ukrainian drone attack sparked a short-lived fire at the Azot chemical plant and injured two people in Russia’s Tula region, a regional governor said early on Sunday. “The fire has been extinguished,“ Governor Dmitry Milyaev said on the Telegram messaging app. He said that there is no threat to the air quality near… Continue reading Ukraine’s drone attack sparks fire at chemical plant in Russia’s Tula region, governor says
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Junta Myanmar tolak resolusi buruh PBB, anggap bermotif politik

ISTANBUL: Kerajaan tentera Myanmar mengkritik resolusi Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) berkaitan buruh yang diluluskan terhadapnya, menyifatkan langkah itu sebagai bermotif politik dan tidak berkesan, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA). Dalam satu kenyataan pada Sabtu, Kementerian Buruh junta itu berkata keputusan berkenaan tidak akan memberi kesan kepada majikan, pekerja atau perniagaan di Myanmar. Resolusi itu diluluskan pada… Continue reading Junta Myanmar tolak resolusi buruh PBB, anggap bermotif politik
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Junta Myanmar tolak resolusi buruh PBB, anggap bermotif politik

ISTANBUL: Kerajaan tentera Myanmar mengkritik resolusi Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) berkaitan buruh yang diluluskan terhadapnya, menyifatkan langkah itu sebagai bermotif politik dan tidak berkesan, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA). Dalam satu kenyataan pada Sabtu, Kementerian Buruh junta itu berkata keputusan berkenaan tidak akan memberi kesan kepada majikan, pekerja atau perniagaan di Myanmar. Resolusi itu diluluskan pada… Continue reading Junta Myanmar tolak resolusi buruh PBB, anggap bermotif politik

US and China set for trade talks in London on Monday

WASHINGTON: Three of U.S. President Donald Trump’s top aides will meet with their Chinese counterparts in London on Monday for talks aimed at resolving a trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies that has kept global markets on edge. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will… Continue reading US and China set for trade talks in London on Monday
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US and China set for trade talks in London on Monday

WASHINGTON: Three of U.S. President Donald Trump’s top aides will meet with their Chinese counterparts in London on Monday for talks aimed at resolving a trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies that has kept global markets on edge. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will… Continue reading US and China set for trade talks in London on Monday

Tax Matters – Are independent directors employees or consultants?

ARE independent directors’ employees of the company, or are they consultants providing services to the company? The treatment for e-invoicing, service tax and income tax will be dependent on the answer to this question. At the moment, the treatments adopted for e-invoicing, service tax and income tax do not seem to be aligned. The common… Continue reading Tax Matters – Are independent directors employees or consultants?
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Gaza rescuers say Israel fire kills 36, six of them near aid centre

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 36 Palestinians on Saturday, six of them in a shooting near a US-backed aid distribution centre. The Israeli military told AFP that troops had fired “warning shots” at individuals that it said were “advancing in a way that endangered the troops”. The shooting… Continue reading Gaza rescuers say Israel fire kills 36, six of them near aid centre
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Gaza rescuers say Israel fire kills 36, six of them near aid centre

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 36 Palestinians on Saturday, six of them in a shooting near a US-backed aid distribution centre. The Israeli military told AFP that troops had fired “warning shots” at individuals that it said were “advancing in a way that endangered the troops”. The shooting… Continue reading Gaza rescuers say Israel fire kills 36, six of them near aid centre

Colombian presidential candidate shot and wounded

BOGOTÁ: A Colombian right-wing opposition senator and candidate to next year’s presidential election was shot and wounded during a campaign event in Bogota on Saturday, the government said. A video circulating on social media shows 39-year-old Miguel Uribe giving a speech in front of several people when gunshots suddenly ring out. In other images he… Continue reading Colombian presidential candidate shot and wounded
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Colombian presidential candidate shot and wounded

BOGOTÁ: A Colombian right-wing opposition senator and candidate to next year’s presidential election was shot and wounded during a campaign event in Bogota on Saturday, the government said. A video circulating on social media shows 39-year-old Miguel Uribe giving a speech in front of several people when gunshots suddenly ring out. In other images he… Continue reading Colombian presidential candidate shot and wounded

Granollers, Zeballos win first Grand Slam doubles title at French Open

SPAIN’s Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos of Argentina won their first Grand Slam men’s doubles title on Saturday after edging British duo Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in three sets. Granollers, 39, and Zeballos, 40, had lost three previous major finals together but finally secured their first victory with a 6-0, 6-7 (5/7), 7-5 win.… Continue reading Granollers, Zeballos win first Grand Slam doubles title at French Open
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Granollers, Zeballos win first Grand Slam doubles title at French Open

SPAIN’s Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos of Argentina won their first Grand Slam men’s doubles title on Saturday after edging British duo Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in three sets. Granollers, 39, and Zeballos, 40, had lost three previous major finals together but finally secured their first victory with a 6-0, 6-7 (5/7), 7-5 win.… Continue reading Granollers, Zeballos win first Grand Slam doubles title at French Open

Zambia declares national mourning for ex-president Edgar Lungu

ZAMBIA on Saturday declared seven days of national mourning in honour of the country’s former president Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa on Thursday, the government said. Lungu, who died at the age of 68, ruled the large but sparsely populated southern African nation from January 2015 until August 2021, when he lost to… Continue reading Zambia declares national mourning for ex-president Edgar Lungu
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Zambia declares national mourning for ex-president Edgar Lungu

ZAMBIA on Saturday declared seven days of national mourning in honour of the country’s former president Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa on Thursday, the government said. Lungu, who died at the age of 68, ruled the large but sparsely populated southern African nation from January 2015 until August 2021, when he lost to… Continue reading Zambia declares national mourning for ex-president Edgar Lungu

US agents, protesters clash again in Los Angeles over immigration raids

LOS ANGELES: Federal agents clashed with angry protestors in the Los Angeles area for a second day Saturday, shooting flash-bang grenades into the crowd and shutting part of a freeway amid raids on undocumented migrants, reports said. The standoff took place in the suburb of Paramount, where demonstrators had gathered near a Home Depot that… Continue reading US agents, protesters clash again in Los Angeles over immigration raids
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US agents, protesters clash again in Los Angeles over immigration raids

LOS ANGELES: Federal agents clashed with angry protestors in the Los Angeles area for a second day Saturday, shooting flash-bang grenades into the crowd and shutting part of a freeway amid raids on undocumented migrants, reports said. The standoff took place in the suburb of Paramount, where demonstrators had gathered near a Home Depot that… Continue reading US agents, protesters clash again in Los Angeles over immigration raids

Kane spares England’s blushes in lacklustre win over Andorra

HARRY Kane spared woeful England’s blushes as his second half strike sealed a lacklustre 1-0 win against minnows Andorra in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Barcelona. Thomas Tuchel’s side were booed off by England fans in the RCDE Stadium after struggling to impress against a team ranked 173rd in the world. Kane’s 72nd international goal… Continue reading Kane spares England’s blushes in lacklustre win over Andorra
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Ukraine’s drone attack sparks fire at chemical plant in Russia’s Tula region, governor says

AN OVERNIGHT Ukrainian drone attack sparked a short-lived fire at the Azot chemical plant and injured two people in Russia’s Tula region, a regional governor said early on Sunday. “The fire has been extinguished,“ Governor Dmitry Milyaev said on the Telegram messaging app. He said that there is no threat to the air quality near… Continue reading Ukraine’s drone attack sparks fire at chemical plant in Russia’s Tula region, governor says

Vietnam welcomes over 9.2 million foreign tourists in first five months

HANOI: Vietnam welcomed more than 9.2 million international tourists in the first five months of 2025, up 21.3 per cent from the same period last year, with Malaysia among its top 10 source markets. In May alone, the country recorded 1.53 million international arrivals, a 10.5 per cent year-on-year increase, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported,… Continue reading Vietnam welcomes over 9.2 million foreign tourists in first five months
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Vietnam welcomes over 9.2 million foreign tourists in first five months

HANOI: Vietnam welcomed more than 9.2 million international tourists in the first five months of 2025, up 21.3 per cent from the same period last year, with Malaysia among its top 10 source markets. In May alone, the country recorded 1.53 million international arrivals, a 10.5 per cent year-on-year increase, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported,… Continue reading Vietnam welcomes over 9.2 million foreign tourists in first five months

Couple and siblings killed in Jerantut road crash laid to rest

BOTA: The remains of five victims who perished in a two-vehicle crash at Kilometre 7, Jalan Jerantut-Maran, Pahang, yesterday were laid to rest in a single grave at the Kampung Selat Muslim Cemetery in Bota Kanan here early today. The bodies of Mohamad Ikmal Ishak, 26, and his wife Nur Arfiqah Aziz Jaafar, 23, along… Continue reading Couple and siblings killed in Jerantut road crash laid to rest

Gutsy Gauff fights back to beat Sabalenka to French Open crown

COCO Gauff battled back from a set down to beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a Grand Slam final for the second time with a dramatic victory in the French Open showpiece on Saturday. The second-ranked American dug deep to claim a 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 6-4 victory and her second major title after also… Continue reading Gutsy Gauff fights back to beat Sabalenka to French Open crown

MotoGP Rookies Cup leader Hakim Danish secures yet another podium at Aragon

NATIONAL rider Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli maintained his position at the head of the MotoGP Rookies Cup riders’ standings after securing yet another second-placed finish in Race 5 of the competition at the Aragon Circuit, Spain yesterday. The 17-year-old started the first race of the third round in sixth place and managed to catch up… Continue reading MotoGP Rookies Cup leader Hakim Danish secures yet another podium at Aragon
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