![Athlete who failed doping test gets two-year ban Athlete who failed doping test gets two-year ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61626155599_DopingTest.jpg)
Athlete who failed doping test gets two-year ban
Without revealing the athlete's details, Adamas confirmed that the results were positive for the use of the banned substance sibutramine.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Two weightlifting medallists at 20th Sukma test positive for doping Two weightlifting medallists at 20th Sukma test positive for doping](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51638737414_AyubRahmatPABM.jpg)
Two weightlifting medallists at 20th Sukma test positive for doping
Two weightlifting medal winners at the 2022 Sukma were confirmed positive for the banned substance 'anabolic androgenic steroid' by Adamas.
Tue Dec 27 2022
![Don't use banned substances - Ahmad Faizal Don't use banned substances - Ahmad Faizal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663260328_TBkbs.jpg)
Don't use banned substances - Ahmad Faizal
Ahmad Faizal has warns all athletes, especially weightlifters, not to take shortcuts by using banned substances in a bid to achieve success.
Tue Sep 20 2022
![JKDM to step up checks at M'sia-Thai border for smuggling of cannabis JKDM to step up checks at M'sia-Thai border for smuggling of cannabis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51656154454_ICQSBUKITKAYUHITA.jpg)
JKDM to step up checks at M'sia-Thai border for smuggling of cannabis
JKDM will step up checks at border gates to curb the smuggling of cannabis, including products containing banned substances, into Malaysia.
Sat Jun 25 2022
![PDRM call for amendments to drug-related acts to stay current PDRM call for amendments to drug-related acts to stay current](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655028046_AyobKhanJSJNBuk.jpg)
PDRM call for amendments to drug-related acts to stay current
PDRM has proposed to the Home Ministry (KDN) to amend or enact several acts related to drug penalties in line with current developments in the abuse of banned substances.
Sun Jun 12 2022
![Weightlifting: Female athlete found positive for doping - Adamas Weightlifting: Female athlete found positive for doping - Adamas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638494470_adamas.jpg)
Weightlifting: Female athlete found positive for doping - Adamas
It is understood that the athlete tested positive for the banned substance 'sibutramine' at the National Weightlifting Champions.
Fri Dec 03 2021
![Olympics: Volleyball player claims innocence over positive drug test Olympics: Volleyball player claims innocence over positive drug test](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81628301926_TBTandaraCaixeta.jpg)
Olympics: Volleyball player claims innocence over positive drug test
Caixeta has claimed the banned substance found in a July test was introduced accidentally into her system.
Sat Aug 07 2021
![Kenyan sprinter tests positive for banned substance, team says Kenyan sprinter tests positive for banned substance, team says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81627724510_kenya.jpg)
Kenyan sprinter tests positive for banned substance, team says
He will be provisionally suspended and will not take part in qualifiers on Saturday.
Sat Jul 31 2021
![Athletes found using illegal substances will be banned from participating in Sabah Athletes found using illegal substances will be banned from participating in Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71459695858_InjectionSyringe.jpg)
Athletes found using illegal substances will be banned from participating in Sabah
The ministry would not compromise with athletes who use banned substances but still wanted to participate in sports in the state.
Sat Apr 29 2017
![I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81487119623_WorldPressPhoto.jpg)
I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt
Bolt will hang up his spikes following the world championships in London in August, bringing the curtain down on a career that has delivered eight Olympic gold medals.
Wed Feb 15 2017
![No Malaysians in list of dope cheats at 2008 Beijing Olympics - Beng Choo No Malaysians in list of dope cheats at 2008 Beijing Olympics - Beng Choo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/61458392840_LowBengChoo.jpg)
No Malaysians in list of dope cheats at 2008 Beijing Olympics - Beng Choo
The 31 athletes tested positive at the 2008 Olympics had undergone a doping test to determine if they had used the banned substances again.
Tue May 24 2016
![Ignorance is not bliss but an offence in doping - Adamas Ignorance is not bliss but an offence in doping - Adamas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/81452260748_SazaliSamad.jpg)
Ignorance is not bliss but an offence in doping - Adamas
Anti-Doping Agency of Malaysia (Adamas) chief S. Nishel Kumar said more than 50 per cent of positive cases in doping is caused by supplements taken by the athletes.
Sun Jan 10 2016
![BAM legal team ready for doping case hearing on Apr 11 BAM legal team ready for doping case hearing on Apr 11](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/81357808816_295x200.jpg)
BAM legal team ready for doping case hearing on Apr 11
Lee Chong Wei's defence team will use the argument that he did not knowingly take the banned substance dexamethasone, at the hearing of the doping case in Amsterdam.
Tue Mar 24 2015
![Chong Wei thanks supporters for standing by him Chong Wei thanks supporters for standing by him](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/51415580760_295x200.jpg)
Chong Wei thanks supporters for standing by him
Chong Wei also reiterated that he had never used a banned substance as a shortcut to achieve numerous successes as an athlete.
Mon Nov 10 2014
![Take drugs from NSI, insists Yuvaraj Take drugs from NSI, insists Yuvaraj](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/51358595966_295x200.jpg)
Take drugs from NSI, insists Yuvaraj
National middle distance runner P.Yuvaraj has called on fellow athletes to check with the National Sports Institute before taking any drugs.
Sat Jan 19 2013