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Martial arts

From dojo to cage: what are we really teaching? – A. Azim Idris

As combat sports evolve into spectacles, we risk losing the discipline and respect that martial arts once stood for—especially when children and influencers get involved

Malaysia clinches two gold at World Muaythai Championships in Greece

Malaysia, who sent eight athletes to the event, is ranked 11th out of 93 competing countries

Societal backlash couldn’t break her spirit: Mathivani’s family-driven karate success

In the pursuit of success, having a supportive family as an unwavering pillar can make all the difference.

Aikido, the path of harmony: Raja Sazita’s remarkable journey

Aikido, a Japanese martial art, was developed by Morihei Ueshiba in the late 1920s through the combination of older martial arts he had learned from Takeda Sokaku.

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[WATCH] ‘The perception exists, but it isn’t true’: Tengku Zafrul addresses ‘payung kuning’ narrative

Former Investment, Trade and Industry Minister dismisses claims that he acts as a royal intermediary for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, saying the long-standing 'payung kuning' perception does not reflect reality

[TONTON] ‘Persepsi itu wujud, tapi ia tidak benar’: Tengku Zafrul jawab naratif ‘payung kuning’

Bekas Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri menepis dakwaan beliau bertindak sebagai orang tengah istana bagi Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, sambil menegaskan persepsi lama ‘payung kuning’ tidak mencerminkan realiti

Uthaya: compelling voice of those on the margins – Terence Netto

After two novels and dozens of short stories, writer Uthaya Sankar continues to portray life very much as it happens