The fastest in South-East Asia


The fastest in South-East Asia: Khairul Hafiz Jantan raising his hands in triumph after crossing the finish line in the men’s 100m final at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, August 22, 2017. He clocked 10.38 seconds. GLENN GUAN/The Star


Faster than the rest: Khairul Hafiz Jantan posing with the Jalur Gemilang after winning the men’s 100m gold at the National Satdium in Bukit Jalil, August 22, 2017. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Our Saviour


Our saviour: N. Thanabalan (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal in the 73rd minute against Singapore during their Group A match at the Shah Alam Stadium, August 16, 2017. Singapore stunned the hosts in the 37th minute through Amiruldin Mohd Nodin before Mohd Nor Azam Abdul Azih equalised in the 67th minute. GLENN GUAN/The Star


Malaysia’s Nor Azam Abdul Azih (center) jumps in victory after scoring a goal against Singapore during their Group A match of the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games at the Shah Alam Stadium, August 16, 2017. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Lightning Khairul




Melaka’s Khairul Hafiz Jantan (center) sprints towards the finishing line to win the men’s 200m final during the MAF Open 2017 at the Bukit Jalil Stadium, July 18, 2017. He broke the 49-year-old 200m national record with a time of 20.90s. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Splash


Splash: Myanmar’s Under-23 player Yang Naing Oo (top) jumps over Malaysia’s Mohammad Danial Amier Norhisham (bottom) during their friendly match at the Shah Alam Stadium, July 13, 2017. Malaysia won 2-0. GLENN GUAN/The Star

It’s mine!


Singapore Slingers’ Justin Howard (left) grabs the ball from Wesport Malaysia Dragons’ Kuek Tian Yuan (right) during their Asean Basketball League (ABL) game at the Gem In Basketball court in Cyberjaya, January 6, 2017. GLENN GUAN/The Star