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Datuk Yeoh Choo Hock, fondly known as Mr Basketball, passed away this morning. He was 79 –  just weeks short of his 80th birthday on Dec 20. https://lnkd.in/g5WP99J4 #Twentytwo13 #Twentytwo13news #basketball #malaysia

The World Health Organization says the global diabetes epidemic has reached alarming proportions, with over 800 million adults living with diabetes worldwide – more than quadrupling since 1990. https://lnkd.in/gSF6ZPys #health #news #media #twentytwo13 #twentytwo13news

On Nov 12, five individuals, including Tunku Ismail Ibrahim and Erick Thohir, met in Singapore. The key theme of their conversation was to create a ‘commercial appetite’ that would benefit football clubs in Malaysia and Indonesia. This could mark the beginning of economic sustainability for football clubs in Southeast Asia. More on Twentytwo13. https://lnkd.in/gn3AzUAG #Twentytwo13 #Twentytwo13news #football #Malaysia #Indonesia

“Daim should be praised for his contribution to the struggle. But at the end of his life, he was hounded and mocked for no reason, other than revenge. Is this retribution?” - Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. https://lnkd.in/get6HNNu #news #media #Twentytwo13 #Twentytwo13news #Malaysia

Airbus has released its latest regional market forecast, projecting that the Asia-Pacific aviation sector will require 19,500 new aircraft over the next 20 years. This demand represents 46% of the global requirement, which is expected to reach around 42,430 new aircraft by 2043. #airplane #airbus #aviation #news #business

Two prominent senior professors in the country urge the government to disband the controversial National Professors Council, citing wastage of public funds, lack of purpose, and for bringing disrepute to other professors in the country. More on Twentytwo13. https://lnkd.in/gwzuBYmn

Targeted subsidies should not be implemented by the Malaysian government as a populist measure for political expediency, says Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin. More on Twentytwo13. #Twentytwo13 #Twentytwo13news #opinion #Malaysia

Before the year is out, the e.MAS 7 will lead the charge for Proton’s electrifying presence on our roads. https://lnkd.in/gmTdPxzK #Twentytwo13 #Twentytwo13news

Malaysia is set to host the Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur next year. Local technology players say such an event will generate interest, spark conversations, and provide insights to build digital cities in the country. More on Twentytwo13. https://lnkd.in/gTifbcnT #digitalcity #tech #malaysia #news #media #twentytwo13 #twentytwo13news

Fresh off her first international #padel tournament, ex-national squash player Delia Arnold is making another giant step when she plays in the Asia Pacific Padel Tour Open this weekend. More on Twentytwo13. #Twentytwo13 #Twentytwo13news #sports #malaysia #asia