Sergeant V. Thamaraj, Sergeant Ahmad Fauzan Abd Hadi, and Staff Sergeant Mohd Nor Khalid received the 'Pisau Tentera Darat' award from the Malaysian Army for their achievements and bravery. Thamaraj became the first Indian silat exponent to win a gold medal at the 20th World Pencak Silat Championships, while Ahmad Fauzan won gold in the men's solo creative category. Mohd Nor was recognized for saving four teenagers from drowning.
: World silat champion Sergeant V. Thamaraj and his colleagues Sergeant Ahmad Fauzan Abd Hadi and Staff Sergeant Mohd Nor Khalid received the ‘Pisau Tentera Darat’ award for their achievements and bravery in bringing honour to the Malaysian Army .
“Thank you to the Malaysian Army Armed Forces , the National Sports Council and the Malaysian National Silat Federation for helping realise my dream of becoming a world champion. For me, silat is different from other martial arts... the skills and techniques are also unique,” he told reporters. Ahmad Fauzan believes that Thamaraj’s participation in silat will encourage more people from other ethnic groups to join and further elevate the status of the sport.
As for Mohd Nor, who serves in the 41st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Artillery at the Sungai Buloh Camp and is due to retire in April, he did not expect to receive such an award.
SILAT SPORTS MILITARY BRAVERY AWARDS
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Malaysian Comedian Jailed for Six Months in Jeddah for Drug PossessionA popular Malaysian comedian detained in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in October for drug offenses is currently serving a six-month prison sentence. The sentence was handed down during his trial in November. Sources say he will likely be released earlier if he behaves well and is expected to complete his sentence by April. The Malaysian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed the arrest of a Malaysian citizen in Jeddah for allegedly possessing cannabis but did not disclose the identity. The embassy and the Malaysian Consulate General in Jeddah have provided consular assistance to the Malaysian citizen involved.
Read more »
Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok Assists in Search for Missing Malaysian ManThe Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok is working with Thai authorities to locate a missing Malaysian man named Andy Jee Ying Kit, who was last reported in Bangkok on January 8th. His family and the embassy are seeking public assistance in finding him.
Read more »
Malaysia Vows Transparent Investigation into Indonesian Man's DeathMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim assures a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of an Indonesian man allegedly shot by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) on January 24th. Anwar emphasizes the investigation's aim to uphold justice without jeopardizing the strong friendship between Malaysia and Indonesia. The incident sparked protests in Jakarta, with demonstrators throwing eggs at the Malaysian Embassy. The Malaysian government maintains that the shooting occurred during a confrontation near Tanjung Rhu beach in Selangor, where the deceased allegedly rammed an APMM patrol boat and provoked an attack.
Read more »
Army Soldier Identified as Driver in Las Vegas Cybertruck ExplosionA US Army soldier from Colorado has been identified as the driver killed in a Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Authorities believe the soldier, Matthew Livelsberger, acted alone in the incident that also injured seven people.
Read more »
Army Vet Who Pledged Allegiance to ISIS Kills 14 in New Orleans Truck AttackA US Army veteran drove a truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing at least 14 people. The FBI says the suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, acted alone, pledging allegiance to Islamic State before the attack.
Read more »
Mali Army Arrests Key Daesh Sahel LeaderThe Malian army has confirmed the arrest of two individuals, including a senior leader of the Daesh Sahel branch, in an operation in the north of the country. The army statement said several members of the militant group were also killed in the operation. Those detained were identified as Mahamad Ould Erkehile, also known as Abu Rakia and Abu Hash, who are accused of being key figures in the group. 'Abu Hash is accused of coordinating atrocities against civilians in the Menaka and Gao regions in the northeast of the country and launching attacks on the Malian army,' the statement said.
Read more »