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The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Yakeb pay tribute to late ex-national footballer Gopinath
PETALING JAYA: The National Athletes Welfare Foundation (Yakeb) continued to show their commitment to supporting former athletes – this time by visiting the family of the late T. Gopinath Naidu in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The visit, part of the foundation's Visit & Treat – Skuad Yakeb Prihatin initiative, was led by Yakeb chairman Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail and joined by members of the Yakeb management team and Kuala Lumpur football legend and former national player Datuk Subadron Aziz. The programme is part of Yakeb's ongoing efforts to reach out to former athletes or their families who are facing hardship, while also offering welfare assistance and death benefits as a mark of remembrance and appreciation for their contributions to the nation. During the visit, Yakeb presented a death benefit contribution to the late Gopinath's father, P. Samy @ Thambirajah, as the foundation's final tribute to the family. 'He was touched by the gesture and described the visit as a sign that his son's contributions have not been forgotten by the country and the sporting community,' Yakeb said in a statement. Gopinath was a prolific striker who played for Kuala Lumpur, Perak, and the Malaysian national team. His talent was evident from a young age, having first worn the Kuala Lumpur junior team jersey at 12, before going on to represent the national youth squad. He was also given the opportunity to train abroad with English club Aston Villa and German side Bayer Leverkusen. Known for his agility and clinical finishing in front of goal, Gopinath helped Kuala Lumpur lift the Malaysian FA Cup in 1993 and 1994. He also featured in Malaysia's campaign at the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima and the qualifiers for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. However, a serious knee ligament injury forced him into early retirement from professional football. He passed away on May 24 following a heart attack.
The Star
04-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Yakeb to aid motorcross rider Gabit for cancer treatment
Yakeb chairman Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail, together with former athletes during the 'Prihatin Sukan, Untukmu Jaguh' programme. KUALA LUMPUR: National motocross rider Mohd Habibullah Mohd Saleh, known as Gabit, can breathe a sigh of relief after receiving assistance from the National Athletes Welfare Foundation (Yakeb) for his nasal cancer treatment. Yakeb chairman Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail said the decision was made following an unanimous agreement of the foundation's board members to approve the eligibility criteria for motorsports athletes. "He (Gabit) is currently undergoing follow up treatment, and we will also help facilitate the appropriate assistance for his treatment. "If he receives treatment at a government hospital, the treatment costs will be covered by Yakeb, and we will also provide other incentives," he said. He was speaking to reporters after the 'Prihatin Sukan, Untukmu Jaguh' programme, organised by the Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation at Universiti Teknologi Mara on Friday (July 4). . It was earlier reported that Gabit was in the process of becoming a Yakeb member but faced several issues in submitting the necessary documentation. He was diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2021, and after undergoing chemotherapy treatment, the 34-year-old former rider was declared cancer-free in 2023. Currently, he has completed 18 chemotherapy sessions at the National Cancer Institute (IKN), which were self-funded. - Bernama
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Yakeb supports motocross rider Gabit with cancer treatment aid
NATIONAL motocross rider Muhamad Habibullah Mohd Saleh, popularly known as Gabit, has received much-needed support from the National Athletes Welfare Foundation (Yakeb) for his nasal cancer treatment. The aid comes as a relief for the athlete, who has been battling the disease since 2021. Yakeb Chairman Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail confirmed the assistance, stating that the foundation's board members unanimously approved the eligibility criteria for motorsports athletes. 'He is currently undergoing follow-up treatment, and we will facilitate appropriate assistance. If treated at a government hospital, Yakeb will cover the costs and provide additional incentives,' he said. Ahmad Shapawi spoke after the 'Prihatin Sukan, Untukmu Jaguh' programme organised by Universiti Teknologi MARA's Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation. Earlier reports highlighted Gabit's struggle to complete his Yakeb membership due to documentation issues. Gabit was diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2021. After undergoing chemotherapy, the 34-year-old was declared cancer-free in 2023. However, he has since completed 18 self-funded chemotherapy sessions at the National Cancer Institute. - Bernama
The Sun
29-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Former Olympian Kevin Nunis buried in Kuala Lumpur today
FORMER national hockey player and Olympian Muhammad Khairy Nunis Abdullah, better known as Kevin Christopher Nunis, was buried this morning at the Taman Sri Sinar Muslim cemetery at 10.45 am. His remains were first brought to Surau Silaturrahim Taman Segambut SSPK for funeral prayers, attended by around 200 people, including family, friends, colleagues, and local residents. Among those present were his wife, Rahimah Awang Mohd, their three children, and grandchildren. Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal and National Athletes Welfare Foundation (YAKEB) chairman Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail also paid their respects. Subahan described Nunis' passing as a significant loss to Malaysian hockey. 'His contributions were immense, not just as a player but also as a coach in the National Hockey Development Programme (NHDP),' he told Bernama. Nunis, a Negeri Sembilan native, passed away at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) yesterday at 6.45 pm after battling a blood infection for several months. A key player in the 1980s national squad, he represented Malaysia at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Asian Games in India (1982) and South Korea (1986), and SEA Games in Singapore (1983), Jakarta (1987), and Kuala Lumpur (1989).
Barnama
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Former National Hockey Player, Khairy @ Kevin Nunis Dies
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Former hockey player and national Olympian Muhammad Khairy Nunis Abdullah or Kevin Christopher Nunis passed away today at the age of 65. This was confirmed by his son Muhammad Karl Iskandar Nunis who said his father breathed his last at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) this evening, after several months of treatment for a blood infection. "Our father returned to Rahmatullah at 6.46 pm this evening at HKL," he said when contacted by Bernama today. bootstrap slideshow Muhammad Karl, who is also a sports journalist at a pay television company, said his late father would be bathed and prayed over at Surau Sillaturrahim, Taman Segambut SPPK here at 8 am tomorrow. Meanwhile, National Athletes Welfare Foundation (Yakeb) chairman Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail said the passing of the late Muhammad Khairy Nunis was a great loss to the national sports arena. "The deceased had brought glory to the country, and he had endured quite a while due to his illness," he said. Earlier, Yakeb in a post on social media said Muhammad Khairy Nunis was admitted to HKL on May 21 following his health condition deteriorating due to a bacterial infection in the blood. Muhammad Khairy Nunis was a national hockey player who competed in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and also represented the country at the Asian Games in India (1982) and South Korea (1986). After his retirement as a national athlete in 1989, the Negeri Sembilan native continued his career as a coach for Terengganu and Pahang and was an assistant coach for the national junior squad in 1994.
