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BERNAMA Sathianathan Appointed National Coach SHAH ALAM, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- FA of Malaysia (FAM) president Sultan Ahmad Shah tonight announced the appointment of national under-23 squad coach B.Sathianathan as the coach of Malaysia's senior team. Under-23 Boys Give Malaysia Fitting Merdeka Gift SHAH ALAM, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- With Malaysia celebrating its golden jubilee independence anniversary on Friday, Malaysians could not have asked for a more fitting gift from the national football squad, who beat Myanmar 3-1 in the final of the Merdeka Cup soccer tournament at the Shah Alam Stadium here tonight. Sarawak Wants To Promote Sports Tourism Through World Championships KUCHING, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Sarawak, which made a successful bid to host the 18th Karate World Cup 2009, wants to promote sports tourism by highlighting its good infrastructure, including airports, roads, medical and sports facilities, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Dr Geo

Malaysian Trio In Last 32 Of World Meet JOHOR BAHARU, Aug 28 (Bernama)-- The Malaysian trio of Moh Keen Ho, Thor Chuan Leong and John Loh have booked their place in the last 32 of the World U-21 Snooker Championship now underway in Goa, India. Malaysia Defeat Singapore To Book The Final Match PETALING JAYA, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia advanced to the final of the 39th edition of the Pestabola Merdeka after beating Singapore 3-1 in their semi-final match at the Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium (MBPJ) in Kelana Jaya, here tonight. Peluang Malaysia 50-50 PENGENDALI Malaysia, B Sathianathan menganggap peluang mereka 50-50 tetapi rakan seperjuangannya di kem Myanmar, yang bakal ditemui pada final Pestabola Merdeka Ke-39 di Stadium Shah Alam, malam ini, Marcos Falopa mula melancarkan perang psikologi apabila memilih tuan rumah sebagai pilihan utama muncul juara kali ke-11. berita penuh MSN terima cabaran bawa pulang 61 pingat emas CABARAN

Malaysia Defeat Singapore To Book The Final Match PETALING JAYA, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia advanced to the final of the 39th edition of the Pestabola Merdeka after beating Singapore 3-1 in their semi-final match at the Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium (MBPJ) in Kelana Jaya, here tonight. Myanmar Thrash Zimbabwe 3-1 PETALING JAYA, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Myanmar are on the right track to defend their title when they thrashed Zimbabwe 3-1 in the the semifinals of the 39th edition of the Pestabola Merdeka Cup at the Petaling Jaya City Stadium, Kelana Jaya tonight. All Fitness Coaches To Register With NFC PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- All fitness coaches and fitness centres are compelled to register with the National Fitness Council (NFC) once the National Fitness Development Bill 2007 is passed by Parliament later to enable them to operate in the country. Malaysia melangkah ke final HUJAN lebat awal saingan bagaikan rahmat mengiringi

KLIJM To Be A Bigger Event Next Year KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The overwhelming success of the just concluded KL Tower International Jump Malaysia (KLIJM) 2007 has the organisers very excited and are planning for an even bigger event next year. Artemio's Crown In Johor JOHOR BAHARU, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Artemio Murakami won the Iskandar Johor Open crown and walked away with the biggest payday of his young professional career today. 11 Veterans Get To See Action At World Athletics Meet SEREMBAN, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Eleven veteran athletes will shoulder Malaysia's challenge at the 17th World Masters Athletics Championships in Riccione, Itali from Sept 3 to 14. Change In Venue For Merdeka Cup Semifinals KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The venue for the semi-final matches of the Merdeka Cup soccer tournament tomorrow has been changed from the Shah Alam Stadium to the Petaling Jaya City Stadium.