Rafiq Ismail

Rafiq Ismail grateful to celebrate Hari Raya with ailing father

Malaysia’s top bowler cherishes another festive season after a challenging year with father’s health struggles

Ben Heng — the unspoken driving force behind Malaysia’s bowling success

Malaysia’s national bowlers continue to make history on the world stage, but behind their rise is head coach Ben Heng, whose philosophy and approach have helped shape a new era of success

Tun Hakim targets clean sweep to revive World Cup hopes

National bowler Tun Hakim Tun Hasnul Azam aims to bounce back in the second block of the men’s singles event at the Bowling World Cup, determined to secure a top-four finish despite a rocky start in Hong Kong

Medal targets: Malaysian athletes debate motivation vs pressure ahead of 2025 SEA Games

While some athletes advocate for overall medal counts to reduce pressure, others believe specific targets are essential for motivation and performance

Winning one gold is tough, try four: bowler Rafiq unfazed by missing six-gold target

Despite falling short of his lofty goal, Rafiq Ismail celebrates four golds, leads Malaysia to an unprecedented eight-gold victory at the Asian Bowling Championships

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Uncertainty looms over Malaysia Purple League revival, BAM awaits organiser’s proposal

The revival of the Malaysia Purple League (MPL) remains uncertain as the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has yet to receive any proposals from the organisers.

[UPDATED] Federal Court rules Hadi remains Marang MP

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang remains as Marang MP with the Federal Court’s dismissal today of a Barisan Nasional candidate’s appeal. 

Homecoming for Hans Isaac as Finas returning chairman

His predecessor Datuk Kamil Othman has new role as industry advisor to help navigate technological challenges