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New Straits Times
8 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Man fined RM4,900 for promoting immoral acts via social media
KUALA TERENGGANU: A man who presented himself in a feminine manner was fined RM4,900 by the Syariah High Court here today for promoting immoral acts via social media last year. Senior judge Kamalruazmi Ismail meted out the fine after the accused, Mohamad Haikal Izzuwan Adun, 20, from Kelantan, pleaded guilty to the charge. The court also ordered that he serve six months in jail if he failed to pay the fine. In his judgment, Kamalruazmi said the offence had serious social repercussions and brought shame to the accused's home state, particularly since his case had viral and was linked to a police raid on an alleged gathering in Kemumin, near Pengkalan Chepa in Kelantan. "We were created as men, and we must accept that. This sentence is intended as a lesson, to prevent a repeat of actions that cast Kelantan in a negative light," he said. Haikal was charged with encouraging and promoting immoral behaviour through a social media platform at a homestay in Kemaman at 10pm on Oct 1, 2024. Authorities also seized 13 items related to the case. He was charged under Section 42 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Takzir) Enactment 2001 (Terengganu). The court was earlier told that Haikal was also arrested on July 20 after failing to appear for earlier proceedings. He was brought to court the following day and released on RM2,000 bail with one surety. He had been charged separately at the Kemaman Syariah Lower Court for cross-dressing. On July 22, he was fined RM2,500 or four months' jail.
New Straits Times
05-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Arif-Roy King learning to play Fire Dragon's way
KUALA LUMPUR: Men's doubles Arif Junaidi-Yap Roy King are starting to adapt to coach Herry IP's intricate playing philosophy, says national doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky. Rexy admitted the transition has been far from smooth for the world No. 24 since the Indonesian coach, fondly known as the Fire Dragon joined the national set-up in February. "Arif-Roy King were struggling to grasp Herry's detailed tactical style at first. It felt forced at times, especially for Arif, who seemed to lose his identity on court," said Rexy. "He didn't quite understand what kind of game he should be playing, which led to mistakes and a lack of direction." Despite early exits in four of the seven tournaments they've played under Herry, the pair showed glimpses of progress by reaching two quarter-finals and one semi-final. Rexy pointed to their second-round loss at last month's Indonesia Open, where they pushed world No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun to three games as a turning point. "They looked more composed and are slowly regaining confidence," he said. Meanwhile, another national pair, Haikal Nazri-Choong Hon Jian, are still searching for consistency following injury layoffs. Rexy said the world No. 47 returned to action too soon at high-level tournaments, which made it difficult to regain form. "They came back from injury - first Hon Jian, then Haikal - and immediately played in Super 500, 750 and 1000 tournaments. It was extremely tough," he said. "We considered pulling them out of events after the Indonesia Open to focus on training, but they've already missed several tournaments. Sitting out again could slow their progress even more." Rexy believes Haikal, in particular, has lost his usual aggressive spark, a key element of his playing style. "He's not like Arif, who is calm and steady. Haikal needs to play with aggression, that's what gives him confidence," said Rexy. "I reminded him not to lose that edge. It's part of his identity. After being out for almost six months, it's natural to struggle." Rexy cited former world No. 1 Datuk Lee Chong Wei as an example of even the best needing time to rediscover form after a long layoff. "Even Chong Wei needed time after six months away. Haikal-Hon Jian were climbing, then dropped. Now it's about giving them space to rebuild slowly," he added. Both pairs are currently preparing for the Super 750 Japan Open (July 15-20) and the Super 1000 China Open (July 22-27).
The Star
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
No pairs at US Open as Herry prioritises Haikal-Choong's mental recovery
Tough luck: Choong Hon Jian-Mohd Haikal Nazri have dropped to 47th in the world ranking. PETALING JAYA: Not all low-tier events are ideal for boosting world rankings. And national men's doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has opted not to send any of his pairs including the out-of-form Mohd Haikal Nazri-Choong Hon Jian to the US Open, a Super 300 tournament currently underway at the Mid America Centre in Iowa. Haikal-Hon Jian have had a disappointing run this season, bowing out in the first round in four of their five outings. Once ranked No. 18 in the world, the pair have now plummeted to No. 47. On paper, the US Open may appear to be a good chance for the duo to regain their rhythm and confidence, particularly with most of the world's top pairs skipping the tournament. However, Herry felt it was not the right move at this point. 'I don't think their preparations are sufficient. 'And if we're only sending one pair, it's not very efficient,' said Herry. 'According to my planning, if we're entering a tournament, it should be with at least two pairs. That way, they can train together and support each other throughout the event. 'If we send only one pair, it becomes more difficult to manage their training and preparations while they're there,' added Herry. As such, Herry is currently working closely with a sports psychologist to help Haikal-Hon Jian recover mentally first, and he is confident that the pair will eventually be able to adapt to the playing style he has implemented, one that has already shown results with other pairs such as Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun. 'I've asked for support not only for Haikal but for other players too, so they can better understand themselves and manage the pressures of competition. ''I've also spoken to Haikal directly and told him that not everyone can bounce back quickly. 'Some players adapt fast, while others need more time. 'In Haikal's case, I've observed that he still needs time to regain confidence and rebuild his mindset,' added Herry. While none of the doubles pairs are competing, Malaysia will still have representation in the US Open through the singles players with Justin Hoh, Eogene Ewe and Cheam June Wei in the men's singles, and K. Letshanaa and Wong Ling Ching in the women's singles. Ling Ching booked her spot in the main draw after defeating host player Isabelle Rusli 21-10, 21-11 in the qualifying round. She will take on Taiwan's Hsu Wen-Chi next, while Letshanaa is up against eighth seed Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the first round. Justin will open his campaign against Belgium's Julien Carragi. Eogene, however, was not as fortunate as he fell 16-21, 15-21 to South Korea's Yoo Tae-bin in the qualifiers.
The Star
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
No pairs at US Open as Herry prioritises Haikal-Hon Jian's mental recovery
PETALING JAYA: Not all low-tier events are ideal for boosting world rankings. And national men's doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has opted not to send any of his pairs including the out-of-form Mohd Haikal Nazri-Choong Hon Jian to the US Open, a Super 300 tournament currently underway at the Mid America Centre in Iowa. Haikal-Hon Jian have had a disappointing run this season, bowing out in the first round in four of their five outings. Once ranked No. 18 in the world, the pair have now plummeted to No. 46. On paper, the US Open may appear to be a good chance for the duo to regain their rhythm and confidence, particularly with most of the world's top pairs skipping the tournament. However, Herry felt it was not the right move at this point. 'I don't think their preparations were sufficient. And if we're only sending one pair, it's not very efficient,' said Herry. 'According to my planning, if we're entering a tournament, it should be with at least two pairs. That way, they can train together and support each other throughout the event. 'If we send only one pair, it becomes more difficult to manage their training and preparations while they're there.' As such, Herry is currently working closely with a sports psychologist to help Haikal-Hon Jian recover mentally first, and he is confident that the pair will eventually be able to adapt to the playing style he has implemented, one that has already shown results with other pairs such as Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun. 'I've asked for support not only for Haikal but for other players too, so they can better understand themselves and manage the pressures of competition. ''I've also spoken to Haikal directly and told him that not everyone can bounce back quickly. 'Some players adapt fast, while others need more time. In Haikal's case, I've observed that he still needs time to regain confidence and rebuild his mindset," added Herry. While none of the doubles pairs are competing, Malaysia will still have representation in the US Open through the singles players with Justin Hoh, Eogene Ewe and Cheam June Wei in the men's singles, and K. Letshanaa and Wong Ling Ching in the women's singles. Ling Ching booked her spot in the main draw after defeating host player Isabelle Rusli 21-10, 21-11 in the qualifying round. She will take on Taiwan's Hsu Wen-Chi next, while Letshanaa is up against eighth seed Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the first round. Justin will open his campaign against Belgium's Julien Carragi. Eogene, however, was not as fortunate as he fell 16-21, 15-21 to South Korea's Yoo Tae-bin in the qualifiers.
New Straits Times
25-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Herry: Haikal tackling injury 'mind games' with psychologist's aid
KUALA LUMPUR: National coach Herry IP has confirmed that men's doubles shuttler Haikal Nazri is receiving psychological support to overcome lingering mental scars from past injuries. Haikal, who partners Choong Hon Jian as the world No. 47 pair, was sidelined for five months with a hip injury and only returned to action last month. Since their comeback, the pair have crashed out early in all five tournaments they've entered. Their best result was reaching the last-16 of the Malaysia Masters last month. Despite the poor results, Haikal recently said he was just relieved to be injury-free, admitting that re-injury remains his biggest fear. Herry, nicknamed the Fire Dragon, revealed Haikal is working closely with the BA of Malaysia's in-house psychologist to strengthen his mental resilience. "We're in constant discussions with the psychologist," said Herry when met recently. "I've requested support not just for Haikal but for the other players as well. It helps them better understand themselves and manage the pressure of competing. "I also told Haikal that not everyone bounces back quickly. Some adapt fast, others need more time. In his case, he still needs time to rebuild his confidence and mindset." The Indonesian stressed the importance of mental strength, especially for players returning from injury, and said Haikal-Hon Jian are still adjusting to his training methods. "They've been out for a while, and the competition atmosphere now is very different. That's one part of it. "The other part is adapting to the tactical patterns I've introduced, which are different from what they're used to." He added: "Not every player adjusts at the same pace. Players like Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun are already performing well.
