Bayern fined €150,000 after fans disrupt cup game with flares, fireworks Posted on 13/11/2024 Bayern Munich supporters ignite flares and firework batteries during the German Cup with Ulm at the Allianz Arena. (Reuters pic) BERLIN: Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich were fined €150,000 (US$158,940) by the German football federation (DFB) on Tuesday after their supporters disrupted their German Cup win at Ulm in August. Bayern accepted the ruling of the governing body. They won the Aug 16 match 4-0. “In the 46th minute of the DFB Cup match at SSV Ulm… Munich spectators ignited at least 70 flares and four firework batteries, which launched tracer elements and rockets,” DFB said in a statement. “Some of these were directed toward the pitch, forcing a roughly three-minute interruption in the game due to heavy smoke. “Of this amount, the club can allocate up to €50,000 for security or violence prevention measures, which must be verified to the DFB by June 30, 2025.” League leaders Bayern will face holders Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16 of the German Cup on Dec 3. News
Saifuddin Nasution: Home Ministry reaffirms readiness as Malaysia braces for second flood wave amid MetMalaysia’s heavy rain warning Posted on 07/12/2024 TUMPAT, Dec 6 — The Home Ministry (KDN) is maintaining full preparedness for the second wave of floods, adopting the same measures used during the first wave to ensure swift response and effective management. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the strategy prioritises saving lives and protecting property. “All… Read More
Penang backs Unesco bid for Chingay parade, lion dance cultural heritage recognition Posted on 27/11/2024 GEORGE TOWN, Nov 27 — Penang, through the State Executive Councillor’s Office for Tourism and Creative Economy, has issued a letter of support for the nomination of the Chingay parade and Lion Dance for inscription on Unesco’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. State Tourism and Creative Economy… Read More
S. Korea’s president Yoon says martial law will be lifted Posted on 04/12/2024 A national assembly staff member sprays fire extinguishers to block soldiers entering the main hall of the national assembly in Seoul. (AP pic) SEOUL: South Korea’s president Yoon Suk-yeol said Wednesday martial law would be lifted and troops withdrawn, hours after he made the shock declaration. “Just a moment ago, there… Read More