Olympic Council of Malaysia president Tan Sri Norza Zakaria hails weightlifting's historic seven-medal haul and prestigious Trafalgar Trophy, saying the sport has proven itself as a consistent gold medal prospect deserving sustained government investment
The participation of non-essential officials alongside Malaysian athletes during the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow has sparked criticism from sports analysts, who warn it reflects poor governance, fuels perceptions of privilege and risks diminishing one of the highest honours in sport
Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput
Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir
