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New Straits Times
19-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Gymnastics federation bans Kedah president for life
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Gymnastics Federation (MGF) has slapped Kedah Gymnastics Association (KGA) president Eddy Shuhairie Shukor with a lifetime ban and suspended the state body for three years. MGF president Kau Git Kaur said the decision was finalised after the Sessions Court rejected Eddy's bid to overturn the ban via an injunction on June 10. The punishment follows accusations that Eddy and KGA allowed the Malaysian Aesthetic Group Gymnastics Association to use an MGF-issued sanctioning letter to host an event — allegedly without the national body's consent. Tensions escalated when KGA and Eddy were barred from attending the MGF annual general meeting on June 14. "The Sessions Court dismissed his injunction on June 13, so we had no choice but to act," said Git Kaur at a press conference at the National Sports Council on Thursday. "We recommended a life ban because they tried to exploit the timing — right before the AGM — to use their voting rights for political manoeuvring. This kind of behaviour is unacceptable and damages the sport's integrity." Git Kaur stressed that MGF remains open to reconciliation but said no appeal has been submitted. "They still have the right to appeal. We're willing to support them if they want to come back, but so far, nothing has come through," he said. "This issue could've been resolved easily. If they had acknowledged the mistake and apologised, we would've given them another chance. "While KGA is suspended, gymnasts from Kedah are still allowed to compete at the Malaysia Games (Sukma), but not in any MGF-sanctioned competitions." Eddy, meanwhile, said the legal battle is far from over.
South Wales Guardian
07-06-2025
- General
- South Wales Guardian
Charles shows ‘faultless' firing technique on visit to home of Royal Artillery
Charles was met with a 21-gun salute as he arrived at the headquarters of the Royal Regiment of Artillery at Larkhill, Wiltshire, in his first visit since assuming the title of Captain General. The King, who became ceremonial head of the regiment following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, received the royal salute as he arrived at the regiment's headquarters near Salisbury where he was met by Master Gunner, St James's Park, Lieutenant-General Sir Andrew Gregory. Following the national anthem, Charles, wearing the number four tropical dress uniform, was invited into the officers' mess where he met personnel including representatives from the newly formed King's Gurkha Artillery (KGA). In the dining room, the King had a chance to see historical artefacts including the voluntary artillery officer full dress tunic uniform of his great-grandfather George V. Charles commented: 'It's lasted very well.' He also had a chance to meet families of the service personnel and representatives of Chelsea Pensioners. In the grounds, the King was shown some of the high-tech equipment used by the soldiers including the L118 light gun, the Archer artillery system, a multiple launch rocket system and drones. Charles picked up one of the fixed-winged drones to gauge its weight as their use was being explained to him. The King also met representatives of the reserves as he was informed about the different roles within the Royal Artillery. Staff sergeant Bethan Preston-Newman, of the 104th Regiment based in Newport, Wales, said: 'It was a once-in-lifetime opportunity to meet the King and really nice to explain what the reserves do.' Lance Bombardier Rebecca Haynes, also based in Newport, said: 'It was a great honour to be here and represent the regiment.' Lance Bombardier Alexandra Robinson, based in Worcester, said: 'He is definitely interested in us as people and it's definitely an honour to be here.' Charles then accepted an invitation to take the seated position of the L118 light gun to fire a single shot. He put on a set of ear defenders as he sat in the firing seat and called 'ready' and visibly winced as he pulled the firing lever. Sergeant Neil Mitchell, of 14 Regt, 34 Battery, praised the King's firing technique at pulling the firing lever and said: 'The first one he didn't give it a good enough pull but the second time was faultless.' He added jokingly: 'I was going to ask him if he could start on Monday.' The King was then presented with an engraved 105mm cartridge. Before his departure, Charles chatted to some of the families that had gathered to meet him.
Rhyl Journal
06-06-2025
- General
- Rhyl Journal
Charles shows ‘faultless' firing technique on visit to home of Royal Artillery
Charles was met with a 21-gun salute as he arrived at the headquarters of the Royal Regiment of Artillery at Larkhill, Wiltshire, in his first visit since assuming the title of Captain General. The King, who became ceremonial head of the regiment following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, received the royal salute as he arrived at the regiment's headquarters near Salisbury where he was met by Master Gunner, St James's Park, Lieutenant-General Sir Andrew Gregory. Following the national anthem, Charles, wearing the number four tropical dress uniform, was invited into the officers' mess where he met personnel including representatives from the newly formed King's Gurkha Artillery (KGA). In the dining room, the King had a chance to see historical artefacts including the voluntary artillery officer full dress tunic uniform of his great-grandfather George V. Charles commented: 'It's lasted very well.' He also had a chance to meet families of the service personnel and representatives of Chelsea Pensioners. In the grounds, the King was shown some of the high-tech equipment used by the soldiers including the L118 light gun, the Archer artillery system, a multiple launch rocket system and drones. Charles picked up one of the fixed-winged drones to gauge its weight as their use was being explained to him. The King also met representatives of the reserves as he was informed about the different roles within the Royal Artillery. Staff sergeant Bethan Preston-Newman, of the 104th Regiment based in Newport, Wales, said: 'It was a once-in-lifetime opportunity to meet the King and really nice to explain what the reserves do.' Lance Bombardier Rebecca Haynes, also based in Newport, said: 'It was a great honour to be here and represent the regiment.' Lance Bombardier Alexandra Robinson, based in Worcester, said: 'He is definitely interested in us as people and it's definitely an honour to be here.' Charles then accepted an invitation to take the seated position of the L118 light gun to fire a single shot. He put on a set of ear defenders as he sat in the firing seat and called 'ready' and visibly winced as he pulled the firing lever. Sergeant Neil Mitchell, of 14 Regt, 34 Battery, praised the King's firing technique at pulling the firing lever and said: 'The first one he didn't give it a good enough pull but the second time was faultless.' He added jokingly: 'I was going to ask him if he could start on Monday.' The King was then presented with an engraved 105mm cartridge. Before his departure, Charles chatted to some of the families that had gathered to meet him.
North Wales Chronicle
06-06-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Charles shows ‘faultless' firing technique on visit to home of Royal Artillery
Charles was met with a 21-gun salute as he arrived at the headquarters of the Royal Regiment of Artillery at Larkhill, Wiltshire, in his first visit since assuming the title of Captain General. The King, who became ceremonial head of the regiment following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, received the royal salute as he arrived at the regiment's headquarters near Salisbury where he was met by Master Gunner, St James's Park, Lieutenant-General Sir Andrew Gregory. Following the national anthem, Charles, wearing the number four tropical dress uniform, was invited into the officers' mess where he met personnel including representatives from the newly formed King's Gurkha Artillery (KGA). In the dining room, the King had a chance to see historical artefacts including the voluntary artillery officer full dress tunic uniform of his great-grandfather George V. Charles commented: 'It's lasted very well.' He also had a chance to meet families of the service personnel and representatives of Chelsea Pensioners. In the grounds, the King was shown some of the high-tech equipment used by the soldiers including the L118 light gun, the Archer artillery system, a multiple launch rocket system and drones. Charles picked up one of the fixed-winged drones to gauge its weight as their use was being explained to him. The King also met representatives of the reserves as he was informed about the different roles within the Royal Artillery. Staff sergeant Bethan Preston-Newman, of the 104th Regiment based in Newport, Wales, said: 'It was a once-in-lifetime opportunity to meet the King and really nice to explain what the reserves do.' Lance Bombardier Rebecca Haynes, also based in Newport, said: 'It was a great honour to be here and represent the regiment.' Lance Bombardier Alexandra Robinson, based in Worcester, said: 'He is definitely interested in us as people and it's definitely an honour to be here.' Charles then accepted an invitation to take the seated position of the L118 light gun to fire a single shot. He put on a set of ear defenders as he sat in the firing seat and called 'ready' and visibly winced as he pulled the firing lever. Sergeant Neil Mitchell, of 14 Regt, 34 Battery, praised the King's firing technique at pulling the firing lever and said: 'The first one he didn't give it a good enough pull but the second time was faultless.' He added jokingly: 'I was going to ask him if he could start on Monday.' The King was then presented with an engraved 105mm cartridge. Before his departure, Charles chatted to some of the families that had gathered to meet him.
Leader Live
06-06-2025
- General
- Leader Live
Charles shows ‘faultless' firing technique on visit to home of Royal Artillery
Charles was met with a 21-gun salute as he arrived at the headquarters of the Royal Regiment of Artillery at Larkhill, Wiltshire, in his first visit since assuming the title of Captain General. The King, who became ceremonial head of the regiment following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, received the royal salute as he arrived at the regiment's headquarters near Salisbury where he was met by Master Gunner, St James's Park, Lieutenant-General Sir Andrew Gregory. Following the national anthem, Charles, wearing the number four tropical dress uniform, was invited into the officers' mess where he met personnel including representatives from the newly formed King's Gurkha Artillery (KGA). In the dining room, the King had a chance to see historical artefacts including the voluntary artillery officer full dress tunic uniform of his great-grandfather George V. Charles commented: 'It's lasted very well.' He also had a chance to meet families of the service personnel and representatives of Chelsea Pensioners. In the grounds, the King was shown some of the high-tech equipment used by the soldiers including the L118 light gun, the Archer artillery system, a multiple launch rocket system and drones. Charles picked up one of the fixed-winged drones to gauge its weight as their use was being explained to him. The King also met representatives of the reserves as he was informed about the different roles within the Royal Artillery. Staff sergeant Bethan Preston-Newman, of the 104th Regiment based in Newport, Wales, said: 'It was a once-in-lifetime opportunity to meet the King and really nice to explain what the reserves do.' Lance Bombardier Rebecca Haynes, also based in Newport, said: 'It was a great honour to be here and represent the regiment.' Lance Bombardier Alexandra Robinson, based in Worcester, said: 'He is definitely interested in us as people and it's definitely an honour to be here.' Charles then accepted an invitation to take the seated position of the L118 light gun to fire a single shot. He put on a set of ear defenders as he sat in the firing seat and called 'ready' and visibly winced as he pulled the firing lever. Sergeant Neil Mitchell, of 14 Regt, 34 Battery, praised the King's firing technique at pulling the firing lever and said: 'The first one he didn't give it a good enough pull but the second time was faultless.' He added jokingly: 'I was going to ask him if he could start on Monday.' The King was then presented with an engraved 105mm cartridge. Before his departure, Charles chatted to some of the families that had gathered to meet him.
