Muhamad Ashraf with his medals

THE BIRTH OF MY NEW SELF

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  by  Muhamad Ashraf Bin Muhammad Haisham     My name is Muhamad Ashraf. I was born 22 years ago in Pulau Pangkor, Perak. I studied at SMK Batu Sepuluh Setiawan, Perak and was very active in athletics. Every year, I represented my school, district and state in cross country and 1500m events. I aspired to don the national colours and represent Malaysia in athletics. On 12 January 2013, I was involved in a motorcycle accident in Lumut which changed my life. I was hospitalised at the Ipoh General Hospital with what I thought was a minor injury. Unfortunately, doctors … Continued

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picture of members of the saudi arabia paralympic team

Preparatory Camp for Saudi Paralympic Team in Kuala Lumpur

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 by Majed Mohammed Alhumaid 26 athletes from the Saudi Paralympic Team will compete in three sports (athletics, powerlifting and wheelchair basketball) in the Asian Para Games in Jakarta, Indonesia (6-13 October 2018). The Saudi national team had been preparing for the competition in Kuala Lumpur from 13 September to 2 October. The athletes came together with their coaches and administrators with the support of the chairman of the General Sports Authority, Turki Al-Alshikh, and the Saudi government. Their preparatory camp in Kuala Lumpur is evidence of the close cooperation between the Saudi Arabian Federation for Sports for Special Needs and … Continued

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Disability sports research centre at University Malaya

Disability Sport Research Centre launched in University Malaya

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  by Selina Khoo   The University of Malaya Disability Sport Research Centre was established in April 2018 and launched on 11 July 2018 by YB Senator Puan Bathmavathi Krishnan during the 15th Asian Society for Adapted Physical Education and Exercise Symposium in Kuala Lumpur. The establishment of this research centre is timely as Malaysia is focussed on doing well at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo after the inspiring performances of the Malaysian athletes at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. It was the first time that the country has won gold medals at the Paralympic Games. Although there … Continued

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RHYTHM OF A 1000 COLOURS

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KI INTERNATIONAL DEAF ARTIST EXHIBITION 2018 launched in Kuala Lumpur   Maybank Foundation launched the International Deaf Artist Exhibition 2018 at Balai Seni, Menara Maybank on September 24, 2018. Being the first international deaf artist exhibition held in Kuala Lumpur, it showcase the diversity of culture, tradition and heritage.  This is a gathering of talented deaf artists from around the world such as Korea, Vietnam, India, France, Italy, Russia and Malaysia. ‘Rentak Seribu Warna’ (Rhythm Of A 1000 Colours) has been carefully selected as the theme to portray interpretations of life, people, culture and local sceneries from various countries.  This … Continued

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IT’S MORE THAN HEIGHT – IT’S HEALTH!

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KUALA LUMPUR:  Novo Nordisk Pharma (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Novo Nordisk) launched ‘It’s More Than Height – It’s Health Awareness Campaign’ to drive greater understanding on Growth Disorders in children and the potential impact on their health. This campaign which highlights the need to monitor growth patterns in their early years  also coincides with the  International Children’s Growth Awareness Day which takes place each year on 20th September. It is every parent’s desire that their children grow healthy, tall and smart. Parents will provide the best possible nutrition, care and opportunities to nurture this growth. What if, despite all their best … Continued

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MEET ‘MAYA’: YOUR NEW BFF, Best Friends For Family Panning

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  Bayer empowers women on family planning to mark World Contraception Day 2018 In conjunction with World Contraception Day celebrated on September 26, a technology-driven chatbot called, ‘ASK MAYA’ was launched at Strangers Café @ 47, Petaling Jaya on September 20, 2018, which is supported by a coalition of 17 international partners and sponsored by Bayer.   The Managing Director of Bayer Co. (Malaysia),  Jennifer Yong commented regarding Bayer’s involvement on this issue, “Bayer has a long history in women’s health and we have been supporting family planning programs for more than 50 years.  Today’s launch of our chatbot, ‘ASK … Continued

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Join us for a good cause and watch Tom Cruise in Action

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Charity Movie Screening   Event Information:   Event Name: “Mission Impossible 6: FALLOUT” Date of Event: 28 July 20178(Saturday) Venue: GSC Nu Sentral Time: 2pm TICKET : RM 100.00 & above Call Malar on 017-5850 722 to get your tickets now! Payment can be made via the following: * Payment by bank transfer of RM 100.00 & above per ticket to CHALLENGES FOUNDATION Acc No: 86-0273921-5 (CIMB ISLAMIC) * By cash at Challenges Foundation office at Room 7, Level 1, Bangunan SECITA, 4A, Jalan SS5D/6, Kelana Jaya, 47301, Selangor     Secretariat Information: Challenges Foundation Address: Room 7, Level 1, … Continued

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PPBM LAUNCHES RESOURCE CENTRE & CHILDREN’S HOUSE IN PJ

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  Association of Registered Childcare Providers Malaysia (PPBM) launched its maiden showcase of the Resource Centre and Children’s Library at its Headquarters in Petaling Jaya on 11 July, 2018. The event was officiated by Masdiana Muhammad, wife of Selangor Chief Minister.    “The aim of PPBM Resource Centre is to provide relevant information and references regarding setting up of a child care centre, while the Children’s Library is aimed at cultivating reading habits in young children of 4 years old and below”, said PPBM President,  Norsheila Abdullah.   She added the initiative to optimise the  headquarters as a Resource Centre … Continued

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The Official Media Launch of ‘Moodigo’

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Pfizer Malaysia & Partners Launch Smart Mobile App for Mental Health & Mental Health Awareness Campaign   By Dhivyan Silvaraj   Pfizer Malaysia and partners recently launched an app ‘Moodigo’   – A new smartphone app that heralds an innovative way for Malaysians to monitor their mental health. The mobile app launch coincided with the unveiling of “#EVERYBODY IS AT RISK” – a 2018 Community Awareness Campaign on Mental Health led by Pfizer Malaysia, in collaboration with Malaysia Psychiatric Association (MPA) & Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA).   On 18th of April 2018, along with the Mental Health Awareness Campaign 2018, … Continued

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IPC President Andrew Parsons on Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand visit

IPC PRESIDENT VISIT TO SOUTH EAST ASIA

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International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons has completed a 10-day visit of South East Asia during which he participated in SportAccord and met with National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) and International Federations (IFs) representatives, athletes and politicians from Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Between 15 and 20 April, Parsons attended SportAccord in Bangkok, Thailand, and took part in a panel discussion on the power of influence marketing. The other panel members were Jean-Marc Pailhol, Head of Global Market Management & Distribution at Allianz, International Surfing Association President Fernando Aguerre, and Troy Pugmire, Managing Director of Gramercy Global Media. Following SportAccord, Parsons … Continued

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