Ireland brushes aside Japan 35-13 to sweep two-test series - Rugby

TOKYO (Reuters) - Ireland ran five tries past Japan for a 35-13 win to sweep the two-test series on Saturday, a performance they will hope to repeat when the two sides meet again at the 2019 World Cup. Ireland scored three more tries in the first half through Josh van der Flier, Kieran Marmion and captain Rhys Ruddock. Jumpei Ogura also converted a penalty in the half past to add three points for Japan. While Japan's performance was an improvement since being thrashed by Ireland 50-22 a week ago in Shizuoka, their comeback stalled after Yamada's try. Paddy Jackson was unerring with the boot, converting all five of the tries scored by Ireland.

Source:The Star

June 24, 2017 09:00 UTC


Wisma Putra: No Malaysians involved in Mecca suicide bombing - Nation

PETALING JAYA: No Malaysians were involved in Friday's suicide bombing in Mecca, said the Foreign Ministry on Saturday. "To date, there are no Malaysians involved in the attack," said the ministry said in a statement. Malaysians in Saudi Arabia can contact the consulate number at 00966126727740 and 00966126728019 or email mwjeddah@klm.gov.my for emergencies or information. The incident - which happened around the Grand Mosque - had injured 11 people including five Saudi Arabian police officers. The ministry also expressed its sympathies to the Saudi Arabian government, its people and families of those involved in the attack.

Source:The Star

June 24, 2017 07:52 UTC


Sidek: RCI could shed more light on forex losses - Nation

We were established on an administrative basis and not under any legislation. Even if you ask them to come and they don’t want to come, there is no issue about it. And even if they came and we questioned them, and they refused to answer we cannot do anything about it.“And it is not under oath. Therefore, an RCI is the only way for a complete understanding.“If this is not done now, the matter will prolong. With a full investigation through an RCI, there could be closure to this,” he said.

Source:The Star

June 24, 2017 07:30 UTC


Former Real Madrid defender Arbeloa retires - Football

(Reuters) - Former Liverpool and Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa has decided to retire from professional football, the 34-year-old told a Spanish newspaper. He also won multiple trophies at Spanish champions Real Madrid, including one league and two Champions League titles. Arbeloa signed a one-year contract at West Ham after being released from Madrid last August but made just four appearances for the London side. "It's time to say goodbye," Arbeloa told Marca. Arbeloa made more than 150 appearances for Madrid in two stints at the club and is open to a return to the Bernabeu.

Source:The Star

June 24, 2017 07:30 UTC


Murray to warm up for Wimbledon at Hurlingham event - Tennis

(Reuters) - World number one Andy Murray will play two exhibition matches at next week's Aspall Tennis Classic event in Hurlingham as he steps up preparations for his title defence at Wimbledon in July. Murray made an early exit at Queen's Club last week and is yet to add to his Dubai Open title triumph in March. "It is great to be back at The Hurlingham Club. It's a great setting and an ideal opportunity to get grass court practice ahead of Wimbledon," Murray told the event website(www.hurlinghamtennisclassic.com). The Hurlingham Club event starts on June 27 and ends three days before Wimbledon commences on July 3.

Source:The Star

June 24, 2017 06:56 UTC


KLIA 'balik kampung' crush subsides, operations back to normal

SEPANG: The 'balik kampung' gridlock which saw thousands of travellers swamping Immigration counters at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) this morning has abated. Earlier today, photos and videos of massive crowds and endless queues at the airport were circulating on WhatsApp. A Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) spokesperson, who confirmed that travellers were caught in a jam at Immigration counters, said the surge was expected. "We expected the huge number of travellers (as part of the) 'balik kampung' (rush) and we had notified Immigration. The height of the exodus today saw some travellers appealing to others to allow them to cut queue, as their flights were about to leave.

Source:New Strait Times

June 24, 2017 06:45 UTC


WTF? World Taekwondo Federation rebrands over acronym

SEOUL: The World Taekwondo Federation has changed its name to World Taekwondo after becoming uncomfortable with the “negative connotations” of its acronym, WTF. The body has been named World Taekwondo Federation since 1973, but it has been considering a change since the slang abbreviation ‘WTF’ gained currency on social media. “In the digital age, the acronym of our federation has developed negative connotations unrelated to our organisation and so it was important that we rebranded to better engage with our fans,” World Taekwondo president Chungwon Choue said on the body’s website. The rebranding and launch of a new logo reflect a "commitment to evolving and adapting to remain relevant with today's modern audiences", World Taekwondo said. The new look for the Korean martial art was unveiled on the eve of the World Taekwondo Championships, which got underway in Muju, South Korea on Saturday.

Source:New Strait Times

June 24, 2017 06:45 UTC


Hsien Yang: Ho Ching had no rights to take late Lee Kuan Yew's items - Regional

SINGAPORE: Lee Hsien Yang (pic) has questioned again his sister-in-law's role in loaning of items belonging to the late Lee Kuan Yew to the National Heritage Board, saying that she had no "license" to take the items. He said in response to this: "The executors of LKY's (Lee Kuan Yew's) estate never authorised Ho Ching to remove the items she admits to removing. Hsien Yang and his sister Dr Lee Wei Ling are joint executors and trustees of their late father's estate. She said during this time, Hsien Yang and his wife Lee Suet Fern had gone for a break abroad after the funeral. These were displayed at the In Memoriam: Lee Kuan Yew exhibition held at the National Museum of Singapore.

Source:The Star

June 24, 2017 06:41 UTC


Park opens with 63 to take lead in Arkansas - Golf

(The Sports Xchange) - Rookie Sung Hyun Park fired an eight-under-par 63 to take the first-round lead at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship on Friday in Rogers, Arkansas. "My play was best with putter today, very good," Park said. Three players are two shots back of Park, including So Yeon Ryu, Mel Reid and Ally McDonald. I just tried to play a 130 shot and it pitched about seven behind it and came back." McDonald finished with seven birdies and a bogey while playing in front of her parents, grandparents and several family friends.

Source:The Star

June 24, 2017 06:33 UTC


PULUT-FILLED RAYA

Raya food is about what’s close to the heart or, in some cases, to the belly. Since all of us grew up with different traditions and different cuisines, it makes sense that every household has its signature Raya spread. The basic ingredients for this dish are simple: Sticky rice, squid, sugar, salt ginger, shallots, fenugreek and coconut milk. GRANDMA’S SPECIALAfter you’ve determined the amount of ingredients, you’ll need to figure out how you want to cook your sticky rice. Simmer coconut milk, ginger, shallots, fenugreek, coconut milk, pandan leaves, sugar and salt for at least 20 minutes.

Source:New Strait Times

June 24, 2017 06:22 UTC


[LATEST] Over 140 people feared buried in China landslide

BEIJING: Chinese rescuers scoured through rocks on Saturday in a frantic search for more than 140 people feared buried after a landslide smashed through a mountain village in southwest Sichuan province. At least 141 people and 46 homes were buried, the People's Daily said, citing a Maoxian county government spokesman. The landslide blocked a two kilometre (one mile) stretch of river and 1.6 kilometre of road. Local police captain Chen Tiebo said the heavy rains that hit the region in recent days had triggered the landslide. President Xi Jinping called for rescuers to "spare no effort" in their search for survivors, according to CCTV.

Source:New Strait Times

June 24, 2017 06:22 UTC


Hadi tells political parties to reject internal meddling by foreign powers - Nation

PETALING JAYA: PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang has urged all political parties to reject the meddling of foreign powers in the country's internal affairs as it is against the teachings of the Al-Quran. "The Al-Quran forbids Muslims from believing outsiders to resolve their internal problems. "Whether it is right or wrong, internal problems faced by Muslims or the nation should be handled with patience," he said on his Facebook posting on Saturday. Abdul Hadi explained that based on the history of Islamic civilisation, the Islamic government in Spain collapsed due to foreign intervention into its internal crisis. "We should not repeat history by inviting foreign powers to solve our internal problems such as BMF, Perwaja, Tabung Haji, KWSP and the latest 1MDB issue by giving room to a foreign court to resolve the problems," he said.

Source:The Star

June 24, 2017 06:11 UTC


YOUR PET'S SECOND HOME

I know of pet owners who think nothing of taking their pets with them on their travels. Unless you live in Japan, I guess, for JAL now allows your pets to sit with you in the main cabin. You’ll be assured that your pets are well-fed, well taken care of, and smothered with human love when you’re away. Nanny Sue, who’s been in the service for more than 11 years now, explains that a pet nanny works the same way as a baby sitter. Pet Nanny Malaysiawww.petnanny.com.mySu-lyn@nst.com.my

Source:New Strait Times

June 24, 2017 06:11 UTC


Teen drowns trying to save friend in Kota Marudu river

KOTA MARUDU: A 15-year-old boy who drowned at Sungai Gumagayo at Kampung Tangkol here yesterday died while trying to rescue a girl. Wendley Recnoli, student of SMK Pingan-Pingan here, was swimming in the river with 15 teenagers when the incident occurred. “After bringing the girl safely out from the river, the group then realised that Wendley was missing. “They rushed to get help from villagers to look for Wendley,” said District police chief Superintendent Mohd Izaan Abdullah. Wedley was pronounced dead by personnel at the district hospital and a post-mortem will be conducted today.

Source:New Strait Times

June 24, 2017 06:11 UTC


American Leeper breaks Pistorius record in 400 metres - Athletics

SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) - American Blake Leeper broke South African Oscar Pistorius's T43 paralympic world record in the 400 metres when he ran 45.25 seconds at the U.S. athletics championships on Friday, officials said. To run 45.25 to break the world record, I am excited for the future," said the 27-year-old Tennessee native who lives in Southern California. Pistorius set his record of 45.39 seconds at Daegu, South Korea in August, 2011. Paralympic gold medallist Pistorius is serving a six-year jail term after being found guilty of murdering his girlfriend in 2013. (Reporting by Gene Cherry in Sacramento, California; editing by Amlan Chakraborty)

Source:The Star

June 24, 2017 06:00 UTC


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