Malaysia News Bulletin Jun

King breaks fast with Athletes
The King being greeted by Malaysian Badminton No.1, Datuk Lim Chong Wei at the breaking of fast with the Malaysian Olympic contingent in London. Pic by Wan Rosli / HCM
LONDON July 25: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah
Haminah broke fast together with some Malaysian athletes who were here for the London Olympics. The occasion, held at the Hyatt
Regency Hotel was organised by the Malaysian High Commission in London and was attended by Malaysians living in London.
The royal couple are here to attend the opening ceremony of the London Olympics and it is believed that they will also meet the rest
of the Malaysian athletes at the Olympic Village. Among those who attended the event were Malaysia's hope to bring a medal back,
Datuk Lee Chong Wei, and other members of the badminton squad, cyclists and coaches as well as their managers. Many others
stayed behind to train. - NST/Zaharah Othman.
Teenager does Malaysia proud
NOTTINGHAM June 30: FOR 16-year-old Ahmad Aiman Asmayatim, the few metres that he ran
through the streets of Nottingham carrying the Olympic torch on Thursday had taken him leaps and
bounds in his record of personal achievements.
It will also catapult him in the records of the London Olympics 2012 as the young Malaysian
student will be among 8,000 others to carry the torch before the start of the Olympic Games on July
27.
- Continued on page two,
Aiman carrying the Olympic torch along the streets of Nottingham.
Our very own Olympic Torchbearer
Continued from page one.
The fourth former from Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman (STAR) in Ipoh, Perak, was chosen to represent Malaysia in carrying the
torch under the International Inspiration programme, London 2012's international sports legacy programme. Twenty other
youngsters from around the world were also chosen to be torchbearers.
"I cannot describe the feeling. It's incredible and something that I will never ever forget," said an excited Aiman when asked
to describe the moment he was handed the torch along the scenic canal route in Nottingham on the way to the city centre. The
second child in a family of three said he knew about his nomination in March. He had been actively involved in International
Inspiration programmes and trained as a young sports leader. He was selected after an interview by the British Council.
"It was obvious it was his leadership qualities and his ability to solve problems that he was chosen to represent Malaysia,"
said Teing Tai Chee, a teacher from SMJK Shing Chung chosen to be Aiman's adult chaperone. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian
19-year-old diving queen Pandelela Rinong has been chosen to carry the Jalur Gemilang at the London Olympics, the first national
female athlete to be accorded the honour. Her selection was officially announced by Malaysian Olympic contingent chef-de-mission
Tun Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid after a visit to the badminton squad training centre at Stadium Juara in Bukit Kiara yesterday. NST/Zaharah Othman.
Three Malaysians cycle to UK to watch the Olympic
London July 25: Three Malaysian spent
nearly 6 months cycling from Penang to
London crossing through 18 countries
along the way including Thailand, Laos,
China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan,
Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia,
Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary,
Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany and
France before reaching the United
Kingdom in time for the London 2012
Olympics.
The three cyclists who were under
a program called 'Lebuh Downing ke
Downing Street' made a courtesy call to
Mr. Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah, Deputy
High Commissioner at the High
Commission in Belgrave Square. Their
cycling expedition, organised by St John
Ambulance, started on Feb 4, 2012.
Bakar Noordin, 50, Soh Peng Hui, 61 and Jacky Hong, 35 with Mr
Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah, Deputy High Commissioner in front of
the High Commission in London. - Pic by Wan Rosli / HCM
Family Day 2012
London June 9: The High Commission of Malaysia
Sports and Social Club held its annual Family Day at
Rocks Lane Tennis Centre, Barnes, London. The event
was officiated by the club's Patron, His Excellency
Dato' Sri Zakaria Sulong, The High Commissioner.
The new couples sarong-race was introduced this
year where each couple had to race in a sarong while
having their legs tied together. Overall, it was a fun day
out for all family members and friends with a variety of
fun activities, games, raffles draw, great food and
prizes.
Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah and wife Ms. Zuhaila Abd
Latif (middle) won the Couples sarong-race. Pic by Wan Rosli / HCM
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Young racers visit High Commission
1Malaysia Contemporary Arts
Tourism: 01st Jul - 30th Sep
2012
Sarawak Regatta: 14th Sep 16th Sep 2012
Malaysia Day Celebration:
16th Sep 2012
Melaka Arts and Performance:
18th Sep - 23rd Sep 2012
Malaysia Open ATP World
Tour: 22nd Sep - 30th Sep
2012
Royal Pahang International
Billfish Challenge: 28th Sep 30th Sep 2012
Lantern Festival: 29th Sep
2012
H.E Dato' Sri Zakaria Sulong flanked by Nabil (3L) and Irfan (3R) at the High Commission .
London July 31: Two very talented motorsport racers paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency
Dato' Sri Zakaria Sulong, the High Commissioner at the High Commission in London. 18 year
old Nabil Jeffri and his teammate Irfan Ilyas race for Team Eurointernational in the JK Racing
Asia Series (fomerly known as Formula BMW Pacific). Nabil earlier won the Round 6 & 7 of
the JK Racing Asia Series at the Spa Francorchamps circuit in Belgium while Irfan finished in
second place. Nabil know tops the leaderboard. JK Racing Asia Series act as a feeder circuit to
Formula 3 and has seen many racers climbed up the ladder to race in the Formula 1.
Farewells and Welcome
Mr Ibrahim Jaafar
Minister Counsellor
at High Commission
- Leaving
Mrs Siti Noor Julisa
Jumud-Din
Special Assistant to
Maritime Attaché
at High Commission
- Leaving
Ms Zalikha Moslim
Immigration Attaché
at High Commission
- Leaving
Mrs Zainah Md.
Yusoff
Special Assistant to
Counsellor at MIDA
- Leaving
Mr Mohamed Zuhari
Mohamed Nor
Councellor (Investment) MIDA
- Leaving
Prof. Madya Dr.
Mohd Anizu Hj.
Mohd Nor
Minister Counsellor
(Education) at
Education Malaysia
- Arrived
Mr Mohd Nazri
Zakaria
Assistant Attaché
(Education) at
Education Malaysia
Maj. Ahmad Rashidi
Ithnin
Assistant Advisor
(Military)
at High Commission
- Leaving
- Arrived
Mr Ahmad Hamizan Mohd Yusof
Counsellor at High
Commission
- Arrived
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