Football: Singapore hold Malaysia to draw, progress to ASEAN Championship semis

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A STALEMATE TO ATTACH IT

The Lions knew that advancing may require either a gain or a pick.

Prior to the fit, Singapore led Group A with six positions, while the Thais were at the top with nine. Malaysia and Cambodia each won four factors.

The tournament style requires that teams ‘ points are first determined by their head-to-head document, followed by general purpose difference, respectively. &nbsp,

The Lions did not previously hold this position.

At the last model of the game, they travelled up to Kuala Lumpur needing a pick to advance. The Lions had seven positions, while Malaysia had six.

But, Singapore may succumb in stunning style, losing 4-1 as the Harimau Malaya moved on.

On Friday, it was Malaysia which looked the more likely of the two groups, buoyed by their vocal supporters.

On the other hand, the Lions appeared much more anxious and were unable to hang onto their position for extended periods of time. &nbsp,

A fast Malaysia counter-attack served as a sign of purpose as a Stuart Wilkin shot flashed across Izwan Mahbud’s purpose in the 28th moment as Singapore struggled to find their foundation.

Four days before halftime, Malaysia was within feet of breaking the impasse, but Daniel Ting’s failed to convert from the far post with Izwan beaten. &nbsp,

At half-time, Tsutomu Ogura threw on Shawal Anuar, the tournament’s leading scorer, but Malaysia would take the lead with an Endrick freekick that ripped the top of the Singapore net. &nbsp,

And he might launch a cannon into the area netting from a distance a moment later.

Amirul Adli’s folder was the only thing that Amirul Adli could do to turn Singapore’s first clear-cut chance into the net.

The Lions ‘ resolve would be tested by a number of subsequent sides, but the bar would finally step in.

Amirul Adli’s long-range energy forced Malaysia’s Haziq Nadzli to come to a magnificent stop before the home team hit the crossbar once more after a corner.

The Lions, however, remained enthralled by their traveling dependent and will now have a chance to roar once more.

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2 Malaysians involved in Bali bombings to undergo deradicalisation programme after repatriation: Minister

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Two Malay who were repatriated again to Malaysia after being held at Guantanamo Bay for 18 years for involvement in the Bali attacks of 2002 will go through a number of extensive deradicalization programs, according to Malaysia’s Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

In a Facebook post on Thursday ( Dec 19 ), Saifuddin outlined the government’s aim to ensure “holistic rehabilitation” of the two detainees to facilitate their reintegration into society in three main stages. &nbsp,

Mohammed Farik Amin and Mohammed Nazir Lep were both repatriated to Malaysia before on Wednesday, according to the Pentagon. In connection with the Bali bombing of 2002, the two had entered a crime plea in January of this year. Since 2006, they have been detained at the notorious US defense jail in Cuba. &nbsp,

Saifuddin confirmed the same day that his country had taken the two prisoners and is in favor of the resettlement, based on “principles of human rights and common justice” ( principles of human rights and common justice ). &nbsp,

Saifuddin after stated in a social media post on Thursday that” the Malay Unity Government is concerned and concerned about the welfare of two Malay people who have left the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center.” &nbsp,

The recovery program will first emphasize the support of the two people through their move into a new” controlled environment,” according to an infographic that comes with the article, followed by their reintegration into family life. The ultimate objective is to enable them to “live freely and efficiently within the neighborhood.” &nbsp,

Saifuddin added that the police will continue to monitor the progress of their treatment through regular trips in order to make sure that the security of the two people remain protected. &nbsp,

The view highlights the president’s strong commitment to the well-being of all people as well as the principles of the Madani state, which prioritize second chances and social justice, the minister said.

Free Malaysia Today ( FMT ) reported that Nazir, 47, and Farik, 48, had been in solitary confinement since their arrest in Thailand in 2003 by the US authorities in connection with the Bali bombings which killed 202 people. &nbsp,

Following a pre-trial contract, they pleaded innocent to their position in the attacks and were sentenced to 23 years in prison in January of this year. They could be released after five years and moved to a second nation in accordance with the agreement. &nbsp,

According to The New Straits Times, Farik and Nazir, along with many other Guantanamo Bay inmates, have never been tried before this year. After testifying against Encep Nurjaman, the alleged mastermind behind the problems, Encep Nurjaman, who is much known as Hambali, both men agreed with the prosecution to claims of being accessory to the Bali terror strikes under the terms of the plea deal in January.

Hambali is the former president of the Jemaah Islamiyah activity, an affiliate of Al-Qaeda. &nbsp,

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Honda and Nissan merger talks: What’s at stake

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Nissan and Japanese automaker Honda will officially begin discussions on a acquisition to increase their standing in the field of electric vehicles, where Chinese brands are vying for supremacy. At the same time, Chinese technology behemoth Foxconn has approached France’s Renault to get its huge interest in Nissan, according toContinue Reading

Malaysian police launch probe on PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang over comments on Pedra Branca issue

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Mahathir Mohamad was given a fugitive investigation on December 5 by the Malaysian Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) over his decision to abandon says over Pedra Branca and South Ledge in the Singapore Strait during his second term as prime minister. &nbsp,

The RCI is a fact-finding figure that was set up by the king on Cabinet recommendations. It looks into matters of” extensive public value” and discussion. These include the actions of government officials, public assistance organizations, or any other problem involving public welfare.

When Mahathir took office, when Malaysia dropped its challenge to a 2008 ICJ decision that Singapore had sovereignty over the Pedra Branca island, prime minister Anwar Ibrahim had in January demanded a review of the government’s selection. &nbsp,

In 2017, Malaysia had sought to have the decision overturned, while also seeking explanation from the Judge on the reputation of another archipelago, South Ledge.

Pedra Branca is a topic that dates back to 1979, when Malaysia published a chart that indicated the area was within Malaysia’s territorial waters. On 44 kilometers south of mainland Singapore, Pedra Branca is situated close to the eastern entrance of the Singapore Strait.

The ICJ decided in 2008 that Middle Rocks belongs to Malaysia and Pedra Branca belongs to Singapore. Additionally, it established that South Ledge is a property of the condition in which state’s regional waters are located.

In a report released earlier this month, the RCI recommended that the 99-year-old Mahathir been questioned for lying and causing false accusations in response to the dropped claims, citing his obligations as prime minister to safeguard and protect Malaysia’s interests and independence. &nbsp,

Responding to the review, Mahathir said that the decision was certainly made formally. He claimed it was a group decision in the 2018 Cabinet that even involved former deputy prime minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Loke, Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, and Amanah president Mohamad Sabu.

In Anwar’s unity government, Loke is the country’s current transport secretary, while Mohamad Sabu is the country’s minister of agriculture and food safety. &nbsp,

The group claimed, however, that they were never asked about the decision, and that Malaysia’s decision to withdraw the application was made public on May 23, 2018, just before the first Cabinet meeting.

Prior to now, Mahathir thought that the proposal for a criminal investigation was a move to tarnish his reputation.

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Malaysia to resume search for missing flight MH370

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More than ten years after Malaysia’s Flight MH370 disappeared in one of the world’s biggest aviation mysteries, Malaysia’s transport minister announced on Friday ( Dec 20 ) that the country had agreed in principle to resume the search. According to Anthony Loke, the proposed research area is based on professionalContinue Reading

Malaysia to resume search for wreckage of missing flight MH370

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Malaysia’s transport minister said on Friday ( Dec 20 ) that it has agreed in principle to resume the search for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared in one of the greatest aviation mysteries ever.

Aircraft MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 227 people and 12 staff, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on Mar 8, 2014.

Transportation Minister Anthony Loke stated that Ocean Infinity, which had also conducted the previous research for the planes that ended in 2018, made the suggestion to seek a new place in the southern Indian Ocean.

The company will collect US$ 70 million if aircraft found is substantial, Loke told a press meeting.

The next of kin is our duty, obligation, and commitment, he said.

” We hope this time may be good, that the aircraft may be found and offer closure to the households”.

The transport department is reportedly negotiating ultimate terms with the US-based company and is anticipated to complete it by the start of the year. &nbsp,

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Political turmoil in South Korea hits already-slowing economy, puts damper on year-end festivities

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LESS IMPACT THAN PREVIOUS IMPEACHMENT

In a new study, almost half of the 500 small business owners and self-employed people in the hospitality and food services sectors reported losses as a result of the uncertainty in the political climate.

The Korea Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises conducted the poll last year.

Some experts believe that the current political unrest may have a smaller impact on the economy than the one caused by Park Geun-hye’s impeacher in 2016.

” Although the market is unstable, we have experienced that it recovers when political volatility is resolved”, said Professor Jin Hyun-joung from Joongang University’s School of Economics.

” Compared to the former president Park Geun-hye’s impeachment period, the treatment seems to have been quicker this occasion, which suggests that consumers may have been less adversely impacted than they were then.”

He anticipates that the social uncertainty’s impact on the economy will ease as soon as next month, but he also anticipates that the gloomy development outlook will last a while.

Global supply chain problems, US-China business issues, rising prices and other factors were now causing the market to gain momentum, he pointed out.

Institutions like the Hyundai Research Institute and the OECD ( Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ) had been lowering growth forecasts for Korea before this ( declaration of martial law ), he continued.

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