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IBF World Cup 2026 Team Revealed

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:04:35 GMT

Team Malaysia reaveled for IBF World Cup 2026

The team is having their photosession in Wednesday, 7 Oct 2026

Malaysia has confirmed its eight-player squad for the 2026 IBF World Cup , which will take place from 12 to 21 October at Max Munich Bowling in Brunnthal, near Munich, Germany .

The men’s squad remains unchanged from the team that secured gold at the 2025 IBF World Cup in Hong Kong , featuring Rafiq Ismail, Tun Hakim Tun Haznul Azam, Timmy Tan and Ahmad Muaz Mohd Fishol .

Leading the women’s squad is 2025 IBF World Cup Singles champion Natasha Roslan , alongside Sin Li Jane, Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee and Nur Hazirah Ramli .

48th National Championships 2026

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:59:29 GMT

3rd title for Syafiq Ridhwan , GIllian Lim show no mercy

Syafiq Ridhwan (left) crowned National Champion at the 48th National Championships 2026. Gillian Lim return back to summit with her second title after 2024 wins.

From left : Isaac Russell Paul , Tun Ameerul Al - Hakim, Syafiq Ridhwan , Gillian Lim, Adelia Nur, and Nur Syazwani Sahar

Youth Graded Winners

Top from left : Youth Girls Graded Champion Mayra Khayreena, 2nd POS Nur Fathi Fatihah and 3rd POS Nur Athirah Nadia Nasir

Bottom from left : Youth Boys Graded Champion Muhammad Hani Athirmizee , 2nd POS Irfan Carl Iskandar Bin Azlisham and 3rd POS Khalish Danish Azizi Bin Abdul Khaliq.

From Left : Intan Nur Edryana , Nur Imaan Fatiha, Lavinia Kho Jia Jie
Bottom from left : Sayed Syawal Irfan, Muhammad Danial Abu Samah and Ethan Damien Goh

37th Interstate Championships 2026

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:38:26 GMT

37th Interstate Bowling Championships 2026 Concludes with Team Selangor Retaining Overall Title

The 37th Interstate Bowling Championships 2026 concluded with Team Selangor crowned the Overall Champions after securing an impressive haul of 6 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze medals .

The result saw Selangor retain the overall title for a third consecutive championship , continuing their strong performances at the Interstate Championships. Team Sarawak finished second overall with 5 gold, 2 silver and 8 bronze medals .

The championship brought together bowlers representing states and Federal Territories across Malaysia, competing in Singles, Doubles, Team and All Events categories across the Men, Women, Boys, Girls and Senior divisions. The competition provided athletes with an opportunity to represent their respective associations while competing against some of the country's leading bowlers.

Singles Events

In the Men's Singles , Sarawak's Chong Jun Foo claimed the gold medal, followed by Selangor's Megat Zaqrul Haikal bin Megat Hairuddin in silver and Sarawak's Tsen Fan Yew in bronze.

The Women's Singles title went to Sabah's Nurul Alyssa Bte Junaidi , with teammate Intan Qistina Bte Tamring taking silver. Nada Nawwarah Binti Abdul Jalil of Negeri Sembilan completed the podium with bronze.

In the Senior Men's Singles , W.P. Kuala Lumpur's Asrul Azmir took gold, while Mohd Lotpi Bin Razali of Perak won silver and Sarawak's Tan Pheng Vun secured bronze.

The Senior Women's Singles title was won by Selangor's Romahanum Binti Othman , followed by Perak's Nor Azlita Binti Hashim in second and Sarawak's Norhayati Binti Hussin in third.

Among the younger bowlers, Selangor's Muhammad Aiman Syahin Bin Sulaiman won the Boys Singles title. W.P. Kuala Lumpur's Faiz Rayyan Bin Muhammad Aiman took silver, while Ethan Damien Goh Chen Ming of Sarawak claimed bronze.

The Girls Singles title went to Sabah's Nur Aleeya Syakirah Binti Awang Ali . Kelantan's Syarifah Nafiza Binti Syed Kamil finished second, with Pulau Pinang's Mayra Khayreena Binti Mohd Khairi taking bronze.

Doubles Events

In the Men's Doubles , W.P. Kuala Lumpur's Ahmad Azriq Bin Izamudin and Mohammad Hafiz Bin Zainuddin combined to take the gold medal. Perlis' Mohd Aiman Faris Bin Mahidi and Muhammad Firhan Iqbal Bin Shrizal claimed silver, while Sarawak's Tsen Fan Yew and his partner took bronze.

The Women's Doubles title was secured by Sarawak's Lavinia Kho Jia Jie and Gillian Lim Siew Giok . Selangor's Qurratu’ain Izdihar Bt Mohd Pozi and Adania Bt Mohd Redzwan finished with silver, while W.P. Kuala Lumpur's Durriyah Ibrahim and Nora Lyana Nastasia Norkamal took bronze.

In the Boys Doubles , W.P. Putrajaya's Anas Irfan bin Shahar and Iqbal Zuhairi bin Akmal Hadi emerged as champions. Selangor's Muhammad Aiman Syahin bin Sulaiman and Adeel Hafiy Bin Jalaludin won silver, while Terengganu's Syed Irham Fakhri Bni Syid Ahmad and Ahmad Hazim Syahmi Bin Nik Mat secured bronze.

The Girls Doubles gold medal went to Johor's Nur Ainul Hayat Binti Ad Nor and Nurul Aisyah Binti Salleh . Pulau Pinang's Aisha Medina Binti Azmudin and Marya Khayreena Binti Mohd Khairi took silver, while Sarawak's Izara Hannah Binti Erwan and Maihanna Binti Mazuan claimed bronze.

The Senior Men's Doubles title was won by Kelantan's Mohd Zaidi bin Awang and Mohd Nasir bin Mat Zain . W.P. Kuala Lumpur's Kenny Yap and Asrul Azmir finished second, while Sabah's Fadzilah @ Fadzil Bin Hj Abdul Abdul Ghani and Jamlidin Bin Manap took bronze.

In the Senior Women's Doubles , Perak's Noor Azra Binti Mohd Shukor and Nor Azlita Binti Hashim claimed gold. Pahang's Norlina Binti Muhammad Nor and Aniah Bt Hassan took silver, while Selangor's Salwa Bt Buang and Romahanum Bt Othman secured bronze.

Team Events

The Men's Team of 4 title went to Sarawak, represented by Musayyar Bin Khalid, Tsen Fan Yew, Isaac Russell Paul and Chong Jun Foo . W.P. Kuala Lumpur's Muhammad Hazim Bin Alihanafiah, Shaqeem Izwan Bin Shahrul Hafiz Teh, Ahmad Azriq Bin Izamudin and Mohammad Hafiz Bin Zainuddin took silver, while Selangor's Chong Yew Jin, Ridhar Rahman Bin Riza Abdillah, Sayed Syawal Irfan Bin Abdullah and Megat Zaqrul Bin Megat Zairudin won bronze.

In the Women's Team of 4 , Sarawak claimed gold through Nur Fathi Fatihah Binti Mohammad Zakry, Claudia Kumang Anak Jakson, Lavinia Kho Jia Jie and Gillian Lim Siew Giok . W.P. Kuala Lumpur's Ng AI Shan, Dhia Irdina Zahra Binti Mohd Hazrin, Durriyah Ibrahim and Nora Lyana Nastasia Norkamal took silver, while Sabah's Intan Qistina Bte Tamring, Nurul Amirah Bte Amirul, Nurul Ayunni Bte Junaidi and Nurul Alyssa Bte Junaidi secured bronze.

The Boys Team of 4 gold medal went to Pahang, represented by Danish Haqimi Bin Azwan Suhardi, Aliff Asyraf Bin Noor Amran, Putra Aqeel Rayyan B. Mohd Rosdi and Muhammad Danial Bin Abu Samah . Selangor's Afi Darwisy Bin Shipol Ashar, Adeel Hafiy Bin Jalaludin, Nor Ziedan Asyraf Bin Nor Azliman and Aiman Syahin Bin Sulaiman won silver, while Melaka's Darryl Ariel Punzalan Soo, Muhammad Rayyan Yusuf Bin Rahmat, Muhammad Aqiel Airiel Bin Azhar and Muhammad Noor Hidayat Bin Muhammad Nazri took bronze.

In the Girls Team of 4 , Sabah emerged champions with Natalie Chong, Nur Aleeya Syakirah Binti Awang Ali, Nur Jeehan Iezzaty Binti Suffian and Dhaniya Marissa Aleeya Binti Drahman . Selangor's Nur Athirah Nadia Bt Nasir, Helena Bt Jamal, Aswan Thurayya Bt Mohamad Zackir Rakesh and Intan Nor Edryana Bt Nor Azliman claimed silver, while Perlis' Zureen Alyssa Bt Azlisham, Nur Alya Qaisara Binti Noor Fazemil, Nur Qistina Umairah Binti Mansor and Iris Marissa Binti Rosli took bronze.

The Mixed Team of 4 title went to Selangor's Romahanum Binti Othman, Salwa Binti Buang, Sulaiman bin Ramli and Gerald Samuel . Kelantan's Mohd Zaidi bin Awang, Norlela binti Mohd Nawi, Norussilawati bt Yaacob and Mohd Nasir bin Mat Zain finished second, while W.P. Kuala Lumpur's Sandra Periasamy, Michelle Wong, Kenny Yap and Asrul Azmir took third.

All Events

In the Men's All Events , Selangor's Megat Zaqrul Haiqal Bin Megat Zairudin claimed gold. Sarawak's Tsen Fan Yew finished second, with teammate Isaac Russell Paul taking bronze.

The Women's All Events title went to Sarawak's Gillian Lim Siew Giok , followed by teammate Lavinia Kho Jia Jie in second and Selangor's Siti Safiyah Amirah in third.

In the Boys All Events , Selangor's Aiman Syahin Bin Sulaiman secured gold. Kedah's Emir Al-Hakeem bin Helmy Sharudin took silver, while Pahang's Muhammad Danial bin Abu Samah won bronze.

The Girls All Events gold medal went to Kelantan's Sharifah Nafiza bt Syed Kamil . Pulau Pinang's Mayra Khayreena binti Mohd Khairi finished second, while Sabah's Nur Aleeya Syakirah bin Awang Ali claimed bronze.

For the Senior Men's All Events , Kelantan's Mohd Zaidi Bin Awang emerged champion, with Selangor's Gerald Samuel taking silver and W.P. Kuala Lumpur's Asrul Azmir winning bronze.

The Senior Women's All Events title was won by Selangor's Romahanum Bt Othman . Perak's Nor Azlita Binti Hashim claimed silver, while Sarawak's Norhayati Binti Hussain took bronze.

Continuing the Development of Interstate Bowling

Beyond the individual results, the 37th Interstate Bowling Championships served as an important platform for state and Federal Territory associations to develop their athletes and provide meaningful competitive opportunities across different age groups and categories.

The range of medal-winning states throughout the championship also reflected the depth and geographical spread of competitive bowling in Malaysia. From established national-level athletes to younger bowlers competing in the Boys and Girls categories, the Interstate Championships provide an important link between state-level development and the wider national competition structure.

The championship also reinforces the role of state associations in identifying and nurturing talent, supporting athletes and creating regular opportunities for bowlers to compete at a high level.

MTBC congratulates Team Selangor on retaining the Overall Championship title , as well as all medalists, participating teams, coaches, officials and state associations for their contributions throughout the 37th Interstate Bowling Championships 2026.

With the Interstate Championship now concluded, the focus turns to the 48th Malaysian National Bowling Championships 2026 , as bowlers continue their pursuit of national honours and further opportunities to represent Malaysia on the international stage.

Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress Annual General Meeting 2026

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:24:26 GMT

MTBC Annual General Meeting 2026: Strengthening the Future of Malaysian Tenpin Bowling

The Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026, bringing together representatives from its affiliated state and Federal Territory bowling associations to review the progress of Malaysian tenpin bowling and discuss priorities for the year ahead. The meeting included the confirmation of the previous AGM minutes, as well as reviews of the Congress’s annual activities, financial position and administration. Discussions also focused on strengthening the involvement and coordination of state associations, recognising their important role in developing bowlers, organising competitions, supporting coaches and officials, and creating a pathway from grassroots participation to higher levels of competition.

Looking ahead, the AGM highlighted the importance of continued cooperation between MTBC and its affiliates in strengthening athlete development, coaching, technical officiating and domestic competition. The development of Malaysian bowling remains a collective responsibility involving the national federation, state associations, athletes, coaches, officials, bowling centres and other stakeholders. Through stronger engagement at state level, structured development programmes and quality domestic competitions, MTBC aims to build a more sustainable pathway for the next generation of Malaysian bowlers while continuing to support athletes competing at national and international levels.

2026 IBF World Youth Championships Conclude in Kuching with Memorable Performances

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:44:17 GMT

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The 2026 IBF World Youth Championships came to a successful close after eleven days of world-class competition at Megalanes Sarawak, Malaysia, from 27 June to 7 July 2026. Hosted by the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) and ABAS Sarawak, in collaboration with the International Bowling Federation (IBF) the championship welcomed 218 youth athletes from 34 member federations, competing across 4 disciplines in pursuit of world titles.

Throughout the tournament, spectators witnessed outstanding displays of talent, resilience and sportsmanship as the world's best youth bowlers battled through Singles, Doubles, Team and Mixed Team events. Nations from Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas shared the honours, highlighting the depth of talent in international youth bowling.

The final day belonged to the host nation, as Malaysia produced an unforgettable performance by capturing two gold medals and one bronze medal. Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee and Adania Mohd Redzwan ended Malaysia's 20-year wait for a Girls' Doubles world title before joining Ethan Damien Goh and Muhammad Aiman Syahin Sulaiman to claim the Mixed Team gold in front of the home crowd. The girls also added a bronze medal in the Girls' Team event, capping off one of Malaysia's finest campaigns in World Youth Championship history.

Champions

Boys' Singles

Gold: Emil Svensson (Sweden)
Defeated Australia's Julian Dinham to claim the Boys' Singles world title.

Girls' Singles

Gold: Katelyn Abigania (United States)
Won an all-American final against Gianna Brandolino to secure the Girls' Singles crown.

Boys' Doubles

Gold: Roni Leskinen & Juho Vuoppola (Finland)
The Finnish pair defeated Qatar to become Boys' Doubles World Champions.

Girls' Doubles

Gold: Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee & Adania Mohd Redzwan (Malaysia)
Defeated the United States to deliver Malaysia's first gold medal of the championship and its first Girls' Doubles world title since 2006.

Boys' Team

Gold: Finland
Produced a consistent performance throughout the Baker-format competition to secure the Boys' Team title.

Girls' Team

Gold: United States
Claimed the Girls' Team championship after an impressive run through the knockout stages.

Mixed Team

Gold: Malaysia
Team: Ethan Damien Goh, Muhammad Aiman Syahin Sulaiman, Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee & Adania Mohd Redzwan

Malaysia defeated Finland in the final to secure the Mixed Team world title, completing a memorable finish to the championship on home soil.

The championship's effective execution enhanced Malaysia's standing as a top venue for international bowling competitions. The tournament was delivered to the highest international standard, giving athletes and officials an outstanding championship experience thanks to the efforts of the organising committee, volunteers, technical officials, lane maintenance crew, media staff, sponsors, and numerous behind-the-scenes contributors.

KLIO 2026, Rafiq Ismail dominating with the hattrick.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:36:47 GMT

The No.1 Asian bagged third consecutive title.

The Men’s Open title at the Kuala Lumpur International Bowling Open 2026 concluded in high-level fashion at Sunway Megalanes, where Rafiq Ismail delivered a composed and consistent performance across the final block to secure the championship.

Rafiq staged a strong comeback in the later blocks to overtake early leaders including Megat Zaqrul Haiqal and Tun Hakim, finishing with a winning total of 196 in the final game. Tun Hakim and Megat Zaqrul placed second and third respectively. In the Women’s division, Nur Syazwani Sahar successfully defended her crown, finishing ninth overall but holding off Siti Safiyah Amirah and Faten Najihah Ahmad Faik for the top women’s title.

Graded and Open Champions Crowned

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:48:00 GMT

Rafiq snatches his third MIO title, Qurratu'ain showcasing her class between youth bowlers.

The 44th Malaysian International Open Bowling Championships 2026 concluded with an exciting showcase of talent, determination, and competitive spirit as bowlers battled for podium finishes in both the Open and Graded Divisions. From established international stars to emerging talents, the tournament once again demonstrated why the Malaysian Open remains one of Asia’s premier bowling championships.

Men's Open Division

�� Champion: Rafiq Ismail (PODIUM / MAS)
�� 1st Runner-Up: Chong Jun Foo (Hero Bowling)
�� 2nd Runner-Up: Darren Ong (SBF)

Women's Open Division

�� Champion: Qurratu’ain Izdihar (PELAPIS / MAS)
�� 1st Runner-Up: Adania Redzwan (PODIUM / MAS)
�� 2nd Runner-Up: Veronica Souza (MAC)

Men's Graded Division

�� Champion: Sushanor Sihanor (AbahCaca)
�� 1st Runner-Up: Chong Yew Jin (XPROShop / WBM Legacy)
�� 2nd Runner-Up: Phanupong Permpimol (Thailand / MPP / Storm Siam TH)

Women's Graded Division

�� Champion: Nur Fathi Fatihah (ABAS Sarawak)
�� 1st Runner-Up: Adriana Ramiza Ramulo (ABAS Sarawak)
�� 2nd Runner-Up: Nur Nais Zharifah (TGDNA)

Congratulations to all champions and medallists for their outstanding achievements at the 44th Malaysian International Open 2026 . Their performances embodied the excellence, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit that continue to make this championship a highlight of the international bowling calendar.

44th Malaysian International Open Senior Masters

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:39:05 GMT

Singaporean Hairon bin Awang and Malaysian Romahanum catch the Senior Masters Title

Singapore’s Hairon bin Awang and Malaysia’s Romahanum Othman emerged as the Senior Masters champions at the 44th Malaysian International Open Bowling Championships 2026 , held at Sunway Megalanes, Petaling Jaya. Hairon captured the Men's Senior Masters crown with a consistent and composed performance throughout the finals, while Romahanum claimed the Women's Senior Masters title to give Malaysia a memorable victory on home soil. Their triumphs highlighted the high level of competition in one of Asia’s premier international bowling tournaments.

National Back Up Sweeps Boys Open Podium, Asian Gold Medalist Qurratu'Ain Settled For Third.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:47:02 GMT

Muhammad Noor Hidayat Dethroned Ethan Damien Goh, Danial Abu Samah Find His Momentum

From left : Danial Abu Samah as 1st Runner Up, Noor Hidayat as the Graded Champion and Ethan Damien Goh as 2nd Runner Up.

From left : Lavinia Kho as 1st Runner Up, Aswan Thurraya as the Girls Open Champion and Qurratu'ain Izdihar as 2nd Runner Up.

Muhammad Noor Hidayat proved his placement in the National Back Up team as he edge the defending champion Ethan Damien Goh and World Championship kegler Danial Abu Samah to earn the Boys Open Champion title. Muhammad Noor Hidayat stayed on top of the ranking from first game, never dropping down proven his excellence in the game. Last edition Boys Open Champion Ethan Damien Goh finished third.

Meanwhile, Aswan Thurraya crowned as the Girls Open Champion after securing nearly a hundred pins different to the second place, Lavinia Kho of ABAS Sarawak, meanwhile Asian Youth gold medalist Qurratu'ain Izdihar settled for third,

The 44th Malaysian International Open 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:23:12 GMT

Youth Graded Champions Crowned

From left : Isyraq Iqbal of ABAS Sarawak as 1st Runner Up, Chan Yi Xun from Kedah as the Graded Champion and Mohammad Faris of MSN Perak as 2nd Runner Up.

From left : NUR IRDINA QISTINA from MSN Johor as 1st Runner Up, ADRIANA RAMIZA from ABAS as the Girls Graded Champion and ADRIANA QISTINA of MSN Perak as 2nd Runner Up.

The Youth Graded finals of the 44th Malaysian International Open 2026 ends inthrilling fashion as the newly crowned champion Chan Yi Xun blazed the lane at the last minutes to finish with 1675 pinfalls over Isyraq Iqbal 1669. The MSN Perak youth settled for third place. Adriana Ramiza from ABAS Sarawak bowled with class in thr Girls Graded finals to topped MSN Johor bowler Nur Irdina Qistina and MSN Perak powerhouse Adriana Qistina. Congratulations to all winners

Sin Li Jane dominates PWBA opening season

Mon, 04 May 2026 04:29:06 GMT

Malaysia’s bowling queen Sin Li Jane has made a sensational start to the 2026 Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour season after capturing the PWBA Bowlers Journal Rockford Open title in Illinois, United States.

The national star produced a remarkable stepladder finals run at The Cherry Bowl in Rockford, defeating Singapore’s New Hui Fen 257-234 in the championship match to secure her sixth PWBA Tour title. Entering the televised finals as the fourth seed, Li Jane showcased her class and composure by overcoming Lauren Russo (211-178), Olivia Farwell (244-192), and Jade Cote (256-168) before taking down reigning PWBA Player of the Year New Hui Fen in the title decider.

The victory marks Li Jane’s second triumph at the prestigious Rockford Open, having previously won the event in 2024 during her historic PWBA Player of the Year campaign.

Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress congratulates Li Jane on yet another outstanding achievement on the international stage. Her dedication, consistency, and fighting spirit continue to inspire the Malaysian bowling community while proudly carrying the nation’s flag at the highest level of world bowling.

The success also provides a strong boost for Malaysian bowling as the 2026 PWBA Tour season gets underway, reaffirming Malaysia’s presence among the elite nations in international tenpin bowling.

Nora Lyana Clinches Third Thailand Open Title, Qurratu’ain Izdihar Shines in Semi-Finals

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:42:48 GMT

Malaysian Strength in Depth

Malaysia’s bowling star Nora Lyana Nastasia Norkamal captured her third Thailand International Open Women’s title after defeating Singapore’s New Hui Fen in a commanding stepladder final at Blu-O Rhythm & Bowl Ratchayothin.

Nora, who previously won the event in 2015 and 2023 , showcased her consistency and composure under pressure, winning back-to-back games with scores of 217–172 and 257–181 , securing a total of 474 pins against Hui Fen’s 353 . Her victory earned her the 130,000 baht (≈ RM16,130) prize money and reaffirmed her status as one of Malaysia’s most decorated female bowlers.

Nora expressed gratitude and optimism after her win: “I’m truly grateful to lift this title for the third time. It’s a timely confidence boost as I prepare for the PWBA Tour in the United States next month. The lane conditions were challenging, but I stayed focused and trusted my game.”

She also emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum ahead of the Asian Championships in Doha, Qatar, later this year .

The tournament also highlighted Malaysia’s depth in women’s bowling. Rising talent Qurratu’ain Ain Izdihar Pozi impressed by reaching the semi-final stage. She battled alongside compatriots Gillian Lim and Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee , with Nora eventually edging past them with a score of 222 , compared to Qurratu’ain’s 215 and Gillian’s 200 .

Although Qurratu’ain fell short of the final, her performance underlined Malaysia’s growing pool of competitive bowlers on the international stage.

Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress Banned Urethane

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:21:49 GMT

MTBC banned usage of all urethane balls in all sanctioned tournament.

The Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC), as the national governing body for the sport, is entrusted with upholding the highest standards of competitive integrity, fairness, and sportsmanship. Our mandate is to foster a competitive environment that rewards skill, adaptability, and strategic excellence, while ensuring a sustainable pathway for athlete development.

Following extensive review, consultation with technical experts, coaches, and elites athletes, and careful consideration of global trends, local lane conditions, and studies conducted by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC), MTBC has determined that the use of slow oil-absorbing high-performance urethane bowling balls will be disallowed in all tournaments hosted by MTBC and its State Affiliates, effectives immediately.

This decision is founded upon two fundamental principles:

1 Preserving Competitive Integrity

2. Safeguarding Long-Term Athlete Development

3. Preservation of Competitive Integrity and Fairness

The essence of sport lies in a level playing field where outcomes are determined by athletic skill and strategic execution. The unique characteristics of the slow oil-absorbing high-performance urethane equipment have introduced inconsistencies that compromise this principle:

Lane Pattern Integrity: Slow oil-absorbing high-performance urethane balls can alter lane oil patterns more rapidly, disrupting the intended design and creating inequitable conditions for players of different styles.

Athlete Development: Over-reliance on Slow oil-absorbing high-performance urethanes balis may limit versatility and impede the comprehensive skill development essentiall for long-term growth, particularly among emerging athletes.

Governance and Integrity: Slow oil-absorbing high-performance urethane balls may soften over time, complicating the distinction between natural aging and intentionall modification. This has led to disputes, procedural challenges, and concerns regarding consistent enforcement. Upon discussion with the experts, on-site tournament testing is highly not recommended by the experts, and as equipment has been found to be below the allowed limits as per IBF Rules. MTBC has made the decision to disallow its use at its championships. The situation will be monitored, and further reviews may be made.

13th ASEAN Para Games Thailand 2025

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:14:36 GMT

Team Malaysia tops the 13th ASEAN Para Games Thailand 2025 with an impressive 14 medal.

Men's Single TPB8

Rosheedey Faizal Roslan - Silver Medal

Men's Single TPB3

Mohd Rizal Hassan - Gold Medal

Men's Single TPB1

Muhammad Suhairi Abd Kadir - Silver Medal

Men's Single TPB4

Abg Yahya Abg Azhar - Gold Medal

Razif Iskandar - Silver Medal

Men's Single TPB4

Abg Yahya Abg Azhar - Gold Medal

Razif Iskandar - Silver Medal

Men's Single TPB9

Mohd Azrin Rahim - Gold Medal

Marcos Chang Hao Hong - Silver Medal

Men's Doubles TPB4+4

Abg Yahya Abg Azhar/Razif Iskandar - Gold Medal

Men's Doubles TPB1+3

Muhammad Suhairi Abd Kadir/Mohd Rizal Hassan - Gold Medal

Mixed Doubles TPB9+9

Marcos Chang Hao Hong/Wong Kee Soon - Gold Medal

Mohd Azrin Rahim/Nadia Syafika Abd Rahman - Silver Medal

Mixed Doubles TPB10+10

Muhammad Amin Rashid/Muhammad Fauzi Ghazalli - Silver Medal

HKGX IBF 2025 World Championships

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:23:09 GMT

The team were received by the President of MTBC and MSN upon their arrival at KLIA

Competition Summary & Key Results

Singles

Women’s Singles:
Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee advanced through the group stage and semi-final, defeating Singapore’s Shayna Ng Lin Zhi. She earned Silver after a 0–2 final loss to Essi Pakarinen (Finland).
This marked Malaysia’s first medal.
Men’s Singles:
Four men reached Round 2, but none advanced to the semi-finals.

Doubles

Women’s Doubles:
Two Malaysian pairs reached Round 2 but did not progress further.
Men’s Doubles:
The pair Muhammad Syazirol Shamsudin / Rafiq Ismail advanced to the semi-finals and secured a Bronze Medal , Malaysia’s second medal.

Trios

Men’s Trios:
Both Malaysian squads qualified for Round 2 but did not advance to the semi-finals.
Women’s Trios:
The first squad qualified as top seed but finished 3rd in Round 2, missing the semi-final cut.

Team of Five

Men’s Team:
Did not progress beyond qualifying.
Women’s Team:
Topped Round 2 and advanced to Queen Elizabeth Stadium for the knockout stage.
Malaysia defeated Japan 2–0 in the semi-final but narrowly lost 1–2 to USA in the final, earning Silver .
The Women’s Team also achieved Bronze in the Women’s Overall Federation Standing .

Medal Tally

Total Medals Won: 4

Women’s Singles – Silver
Men’s Doubles – Bronze
Women’s Team – Silver
Women’s Overall Federation – Bronze

World Championships 2025 and 33rd SEA Games Send-Off Ceremonies

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:40:20 GMT

Dato' Najeeb Abdullah officiate the handover of the Jalur Gemilang to the National Team ahead of the 2025 World Championship and 33rd SEA Games Bangkok.

On 18 November 2025, the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC), led by its President Dato’ Najeeb Abdullah, Vice President and Team Manager Mr. Mazlan Said, Assistant Treasurer Mr. Razali Yassin, and Secretary-General Mr. Maradona Chok, hosted a special luncheon in honor of the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling National Team.

The event was organized as part of the team’s send-off before they compete in the upcoming 2025 World Tenpin Bowling Championship and the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok, Thailand, later this month.

Highlights of the luncheon included:

The handover ceremony of the Jalur Gemilang (Malaysian national flag) to the athletes, symbolizing the nation’s trust and pride in them.
Speeches by MTBC officials, coaches and team manager.

The MTBC leadership emphasized their confidence in the team’s ability to deliver outstanding performances and bring glory to Malaysia. The luncheon concluded with well-wishes and a collective pledge of support from the Congress and attendees.

Junior Circuit Grand Final Prix 2025 Champions Crowned

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:07:13 GMT

JC GP Final 2025 closed its curtain with new Junior Champions crowned

Under-12 Champion M. Eikhsan, Lionel Leong as a 2nd runner up and Aryan Rahman the 3rd runner up

Under-12 Girls Champion Nur Fathi Fatihah, 2nd runner up Ainul Mardhiah and 3rd runner up Wan Nur Zara

Boy's Graded Champion Putra Aqeel, 2nd runner up Aiden Lim and 3rd runner up Adam Mikhail

Girl's Open Champion Aswan Thurraya, 2nd runner up Claudia Kumang and 3rd runner up Mayra Khayreena

Girl's Graded Champion Nur Ain Batrisya, 2nd runner up Iman Farisyah and 3rd runner up Nurul Iman Umairah

Boy's Open Champion M. Zuhair Zailani, 2nd runner up Nyak Arif Hakimi and 3rd runner up Emir Al-Hakeem

The 36th Interstate and 47th National Championships 2025

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:18:30 GMT

36th Interstate Championship

The 36th Interstate Tenpin Bowling Championship began on 27 September 2025, bringing together 15 states in four days of thrilling competition and high-level matchups.

Day 1 saw Sarawak open the medal tally by striking gold in the women’s singles. Kuala Lumpur quickly followed with a victory in the boy’s singles, while Sabah made a powerful start with two golds in the senior men’s and girl’s singles divisions. Selangor wrapped up the opening day in style by winning the senior women’s event.

Day 2 swung the momentum in new directions. Selangor stamped their dominance in both the boy’s and girl’s doubles, while Penang claimed the men’s doubles and Sabah delivered another gold in the women’s doubles. In the senior categories, Pahang made their mark by securing the men’s doubles crown, and Kelantan took home the women’s doubles title.

The final day brought an electrifying showcase of teamwork in the Team of Four events. Sarawak reigned in the girl’s category, Selangor captured the boy’s title, Kuala Lumpur triumphed in the men’s division, and Sabah added another gold in the women’s event. Pahang impressed by sweeping both senior men’s and senior women’s team titles.

Across the All-Events standings, champions emerged from every corner, but the overall divisional titles told the larger story. Selangor shone brightest in the boy’s division, Sabah took charge in both the girl’s and women’s categories, Penang claimed the men’s crown, while Pahang and Selangor stood tall in the senior divisions.

The pinnacle of the championship came with the awarding of the PS. Nathan Cup , where Selangor made history as the inaugural champions — a milestone moment in Malaysian tenpin bowling.

Meanwhile, The 47th National Tenpin Bowling Championship 2025 reached its climax at Sunway Mega Lanes with four days of gripping Masters Qualifliers and Finals action, packed with high scores, dramatic finishes, and new champions crowned across every division.

The finals opened after the finalist go through 14 Masters Qualifiers, trying to take a spot in the Finals. Muhammad Jaris Thaqif Hellmi claimed the Boy’s Open Masters crown, while Intan Nor Edyrana , representing Team Youth Malaysia, delivered a confident performance to lift the Girl’s Open Masters title. Johor shone in the Graded Masters, with Ahmad Danial capturing the Boy’s division and Nurul Imanina Qistina Mohd Norazli taking the Girl’s crown.

The momentum carried into the Graded Masters Finals , thrilling fans with close contests. In the Men’s division, Ezzat Ezani bin Makhir rose above the competition to secure the championship, edging past runner-up Nyak Arif Hakimi and third-placed Amirul Syafiq . The Women’s Graded Masters final proved just as intense, with Mayra Khayreena staying composed to claim victory, ahead of Adriana Ramiza Ramulo in second and Nur Anis Anisya Muhammad Zaffli in third after an impressive showing.

The highlight of the championship came in the Open Masters Step-Ladder Finals . The Men’s division produced one of the most dramatic finishes in recent memory when challenger Muhammad Aiman Syahin faced top seed Megat Zaqrul Haiqal . Their title clash ended in a stunning 279–279 tie, forcing a sudden-death roll-off. In the rare one-ball decider, Aiman held his nerve to deliver clutch strikes, edging past Megat to capture the Men’s Open crown. Despite his strong qualifying run, Megat had to settle for runner-up, while Adam Darwish finished third after bowing out earlier in the step-ladder.

In the Women’s Open Masters Final , suprising finalist Nur Anis Anisya pulled off a big win in the semifinal against national star Sin Li Jane , setting up a title showdown with top seed Faten Najihah Ahmad Faik . Faten, however, remained unshaken under pressure, producing steady shot-making throughout the match to retain her top spot and lift the Women’s Open title.

The 47th National Championship finals truly delivered it all — from youth breakthroughs to seasoned consistency, and even a worthy roll-off finish. Congratulations to all the winners who etched their names into Malaysian bowling history.

Rafiq Ismail Triumphs at Samho Cup Amid Personal Loss

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 04:30:22 GMT

Grieving Rafiq bowls his heart out.

Malaysian national bowler Rafiq Ismail delivered a powerful and emotional performance to win the Samho Cup in South Korea, just one day after the passing of his father, Ismail Nimat, who succumbed to kidney complications at the age of 72.
Despite the heartbreak, Rafiq showed extraordinary resilience, defeating South Korea’s Lim Seung Won 256-224 in the final held at Bowltopia, Yongin. The 27-year-old described the victory as deeply personal, marking a poignant moment in his career.

“I felt my father’s presence with me throughout the match,” Rafiq shared. “Though I couldn’t be with him in his final moments, this win is for him. It’s something I’ll carry with me forever.

We at MTBC stand strong behind our national bowler Rafiq Ismail and his family in this difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences, and may Rafiq Ismail and his family stay strong.

2ND ASIAN PARA TENPIN BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 01:40:06 GMT

Korea dominates at the 2nd Asian Para Tenpin Bowling Championships 2025

The 2nd Asian Para Tenpin Bowling Championships wrapped up on September 5, 2025, at Sunway Megalanes in Malaysia, leaving behind a thrilling week of fierce competition and impressive performances. Hosted by the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC), the event saw 84 men and 37 women from 10 countries battling it out for the top honors.

Korea was the clear standout of the tournament, finishing with a total of 16 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze medals. Their women’s team, in particular, was unstoppable, claiming six out of the seven golds in the Women’s Singles event, dominating the lanes in various categories.

As the host country, Malaysia held its own, finishing with 5 golds, 8 silvers, and 4 bronzes . The Malaysian men’s team stood out, showing their strength in the Singles and Trios events.

In the end, Korea took home the title of overall champion , with 16-3-5 in the medal tally. Malaysia was right behind them, with 5-8-4 in the overall tally . The tournament concluded with a beautiful victory banquet, where trophies were presented to the champions by officials from the Paralympic Council of Malaysia.

The 2nd Asian Para Tenpin Bowling Championships proved to be a celebration of incredible talent, perseverance, and the spirit of inclusivity, reminding everyone of the power of sport to bring people together. We hope that more championships featuring Para-athletes across all sports will be held more often to showcase the brilliant talent we might overlook.

22nd Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships 2025

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:07:48 GMT

Team Singapore crowned as the overall champion

1 Gold, 4 Bronze for the Home Team; Singapore Dominates with 6 Gold

The 22nd Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships concluded yesterday at Sunway Mega Lanes, Sunway Pyramid, after nine days of exciting competition among Asia’s rising bowling talents. Hosted from 20–28 August 2025, the championship brought together 14 participating nations, all vying for glory in one of the region’s most prestigious youth bowling events.

Competing on home ground, Team Malaysia delivered a commendable performance to finish 4th overall, earning 1 Gold and 4 Bronze medals. The highlight of Malaysia’s campaign came from the Boys Doubles event, where the pairing of Aiman Syahin and Ethan Damien Goh bowled with precision and composure to secure the country’s sole Gold medal of the tournament. Despite stiff competition, Malaysia’s young keglers showed promising talent and resilience across multiple events, earning Bronze medals in various categories that contributed to their solid top-four finish.

Meanwhile, Singapore set the standard when their camp emerged as the overall champions, dominating the lanes with a total of 6 Gold medals, underlining the depth and quality of their youth development program. Hazel Tan Wei Ning led the charge with a gold in the Girls Singles, while Aiman Raedyn Lim Jen claimed the Boys Singles title shortly after. Singapore’s prowess was further cemented in the Girls Doubles, where Nur Irdina Binte Hazly and Lim Shi En clinched gold, all while contributing to the Girl's Team of Four, striking another gold for Singapore. Lim Shi En continued her medal haul by topping the Girls All-Events category, and on the last day of the championship, Mike Ong Jing Loong sealed Singapore’s 6th gold with a victory in the Boys Masters.

Kuwait and South Korea impressed the crowds with stellar performance. Kuwait steamrolled the Boy's categories with their first gold in Team of Four, while Hassan Qasem striking his own gold in the Boys All-Events. South Korea settled third in standing, but shows remarkable consistency with 1 Gold and 7 Silvers. Their lone Gold came from Paek Ye Dam, who outclassed the field in the Girls Masters final.

While Team Youth Malaysia may have hoped for a higher medal haul on home soil, the exposure and experience gained will be invaluable in shaping the future of our young bowlers. MTBC remains committed to nurturing talent and raising the standard of youth bowling nationwide, and the 22nd Asian Youth Championships provided a strong platform to assess progress and plan for future success. We congratulate all medalists and participating countries for their sportsmanship and outstanding performances. A special thank you goes to the organizing committee, volunteers, officials, and supporters who made this championship a resounding success.

24th Asian Junior Tenpin Bowling Championship, Doha, Qatar 2025

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 02:50:35 GMT

Team Youth Malaysia celebrates their wins at Doha

Team Youth Malaysia delivered a stunning performance at the 24th Asian Junior Tenpin Bowling Championship in Doha, claiming the overall title with a medal haul of 13 medals. Leading the charge was 17-year-old Qurratu’Ain Izdihar Mohd Pozi , who cemented her place as the standout athlete of the tournament with a sensational five-gold medal sweep. The young bowler golds came in the Girls’ Singles, Doubles (with Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee ), Team of 4, Girls All-Events, and the Girls’ Masters final, completing a perfect campaign.

The Girls’ Team A - featuring Qurratu’Ain Mohd Pozi , Adelia Nur , Intan Nor Azliman , and Natalie Chong cruised to the top of the podium on the Girls Team of 4 with a 4,775-pinfall total, comfortably ahead of Chinese Taipei. Malaysia’s Girls’ Team B with Helena Jamal , Nursyarafana Amri , Nurul Dayana Suhaidan , and Balqis Nurdini Khairuli added to the tally with a bronze in the same event.

On the boys’ side, Muhammad Aqil Faizal spearheaded the team victory by claiming bronze in the Boys Singles. The Boy’s Doubles Affan Sabrin and Eldred Kho achieve a bronze medal for the national squad, while the Team of 4 event did not disappoint with a perfect game from Sayed Abdullah, Aqil Faizal, Hafiz Azhlan , and Muhammad Zarif Mazlan , securing the top spot and the gold medal. Muhammad Aqil Faizal , once again showing his class, rebounded in the Boy’s Masters, snatching victory against Kuwait's top seed, Naseer Al Kandari, and securing Malaysia’s seventh gold.

In conclusion, Malaysia topped the medal standings ahead of strong contingents from Kuwait, Chinese Taipei, Vietnam, and host nation Qatar. Team Malaysia returns home with heads held high and history made, warmly welcomed by the President of Malaysia Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) Dato' Mohammed Najeeb Abdullah and it’s EXCO, as champions of Asia, and champions of the future.

Malaysia's overall medal tally:
7 Gold, 1 Silver, and 5 Bronze.

SETINGGI-TINGGI TAHNIAH KEPADA Y.BHG. DATO' SUHARDI ALIAS

kychok@gmail.com — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:38:32 GMT

MTBC merakamkan ucapan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada Y.Bhg. Dato' Suhardi Alias, Pesuruhjaya Sukan Malaysia, atas pengurniaan Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN) yang membawa gelaran Datuk, sempena Sambutan Ulang Tahun Ke-84 Tuan Yang Terutama Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang, Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ramli Ngah Talib.

2025 PWBA Summer Series - Cleveland Open

kychok@gmail.com — Thu, 29 May 2025 07:35:50 GMT

Siti Safiyah Amirah Abdul Rahman blazed the lanes in the 2 qualifying rounds of the 2025 PWBA Cleveland Open to take the lead going into the Matchplay Round (Top 16).

Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress Shines at National Sports Awards 2024

kychok@gmail.com — Tue, 13 May 2025 08:04:07 GMT

The Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) celebrated a momentous triumph at the National Sports Awards 2024, with two prestigious accolades highlighting the organization’s outstanding contributions to Malaysian sports.

𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗥. 𝗝𝗘𝗙𝗥𝗜 𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡

kychok@gmail.com — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:38:10 GMT

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Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress wishes to congratulate Mr. Jefri Ngadirin on his appointment as the 10th Director General of the National Sports Council (NSC), with effect from Friday, 4th April 2025.

Team Malaysia Triumphs at 27th Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships in Bangkok

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:51:04 GMT

Historic Victory: Malaysia Shines Bright in Asian Bowling Championship

Team Malaysia has returned home victorious from the recently concluded 27th Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, clinching an impressive haul of 8 Gold, 5 Silver, and 4 Bronze medals. The team was warmly welcomed by YB Hannah Yeoh, the Youth and Sports Minister, at the KLIA arrival hall, celebrating their outstanding achievements.

Leading the charge was Rafiq Ismail, who secured 4 gold medals in the men’s singles, trios, all-events, masters categories and team silver. His remarkable performance solidified his status as one of the top bowlers in Asia.

On the women’s side, the spotlight shone brightly on Sin Li Jane, the recently crowned PWBA Tour Player of the Year and US Women’s Open Champion. She claimed 3 golds in the Women’s all-events, doubles, and masters, along with 2 silvers in the team of 5 event and team Trios event.

This remarkable success marks Malaysia’s best achievement in the history of the Asian Championships, solidifying their status as the reigning champions of the continent. The team’s dedication and skill have truly put Malaysia on the bowling map, inspiring future generations of bowlers to follow in their footsteps.

46th National & 35th Interstate Championship 2024

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:08:39 GMT

The 35th Interstate Championships 2024 will take place from September 29th to October 2nd, 2024, and the 46th National Championship will be held from October 3rd to 8th, 2024, both at Sunway Megalanes, Sunway Pyramid, Bandar Sunway.

This year, for the first time in the championship's history, there will be a senior division competing in the Interstate Championship.

MTBC held it's AGM 2023 on 4th Feb 2024

kychok@gmail.com — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:04:35 GMT

MTBC celebrating our 50th Anniversary

This year we are celebrating our 50th year and a number of events will be announced in coming time to celebrate this milestone.

The Malaysian International Open will also feature a bigger prize fund and the return of the victory banquet. So do join us in the event from 23 - 28 April for the youth and senior division, 29 April - 5th May for the Open and Graded divisions.

National Close 2022 MQ Result as of 5 March 9pm squad

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 03:17:03 GMT

MQ Result as of 5 March 9pm Squad

Oiling Patterns for National and Interstate Championship 2022

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:24:33 GMT

Oiling Patterns for 44th National & 33rd Interstate Championship 2022

Two oil patterns will be used during the upcoming 44th National & 33rd Interstate Championship 2022.

National Close & Interstate 2022 Championship

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:04:59 GMT

44th Malaysia National and 33rd Interstate Championship 2022

44th National and 33rd Interstate Championships 2022 will commence from 1 - 12 March 2022. With the Interstates Championships held from 7 - 9 March 2022.

Instructions on pre-purchase of MQ and registrations will be posted by next week. As there are strict SOP, online payment and booking of MQ is appreciated. Please do your MQ early as later dates will be reserved for states that are further away.

Live Telecast of the National Championships Men's open and Women's Open will be on 12 March 2022, 2:30pm broadcasted by our partner ASTRO.

MTBC TO SEND BIGGEST SQUAD TO COMPETE IN EUROPE

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 17:03:00 GMT

MTBC to send biggest squad to compete in Europe

Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) will not let financial constraints stop them from giving their bowlers plenty of opportunities to improve.

MTBC have decided to send a strong 21-member squad comprising 10 men and 11 women – the biggest outside Asia by MTBC – to compete in the Brunswick Euro Challenge, the highest-tier tournament of the European Bowling Tour in Munich, Germany, from March 19-24.

Previously, only the elite bowlers were selected for the European tour but this time, the back-up bowlers have been included so that they will have an equal chance to fight for their places in major competitions such as the multi-sport Games and World Championships. MTBC secretary-general Maradona Chok said only Rafiq Ismail and Nora Lyana Nastasia Norkamal would miss the trip. Rafiq is currently based in the United States while Nora is still unfit after undergoing surgery for her right wrist.

“We’ll be making our strongest presence ever in Europe. We’ve never sent more than 12 bowlers to any Open tournaments outside of Asia,” said Maradona. “We are creating a fair ranking system for both elite and back-up bowlers by allowing them to compete in the same tournaments. We’ll be able to gauge them fairly.”

Maradona said they would enter a full team for two more stops in Europe – San Marino Open from July 6-14 and Track Dream-Bowl Palace Open in Germany from July 13-21. “MTBC will continue to send national bowlers for competitions despite the recent budget cut,” said Maradona. “All we ask from the bowlers in return is to do their best and bring glory to the country.”

The team’s main assignments this year are the Women’s World Championships in Las Vegas (Aug 22-30), Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships in Kuwait (Oct 20-30) and the Philippines SEA Games (Nov 30-Dec 10).

THE STAR – TAN MING WAI – 23 FEB 2019

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Tue, 12 Mar 2019 17:00:13 GMT

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