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Lai Pei Jing Scam Case: KBS Offers Assistance

Jun 04, 2024

The Youth and Sports Ministry is ready to help Lai Pei Jing after the national shuttler fell victim to an investment scam.  

Its Minister says officials have already contacted the mixed doubles player to get more information, to find the best way to offer her assistance.  

Pei Jing recently revealed that she lost nearly all of her life savings to a scam syndicate. 

Meanwhile, cops confirmed they've already received her police report and an investigation is underway. 

She, and partner Tan Kian Meng are scheduled to compete in this week’s Indonesian Open.  

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England are optimistic that Luke Shaw will be fit for Euro 2024. 

Boss Gareth Southgate says the left-back is making good progress in his recovery from injury. 

He said this, after England beat Bosnia 3-0 in the first of two warm-up matches before the start of the tournament.  

They will have another friendly, against Iceland this weekend, before their opening Euro 2024 Group C match against Serbia.  

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Erik Ten Hag hopes to find out within the next few days, if he still will stay on as Manchester United boss.  

According to reports, Ten Hag wants his future sorted out as soon as possible, so that he has enough time to find another job IF he is to be sacked.  

Recent rumours suggested that the Dutchman could lose the United job, despite guiding them to victory in the FA Cup final.  

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Other reports claim that Jadon Sancho has told Man United he will only return to the club IF there’s a new manager at Old Trafford.  

Sancho was loaned out to Borussia Dortmund last season after falling out with Ten Hag. 

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Tennis world no.1 Novak Djokovic says he can’t confirm if he will play in this week’s French Open quarterfinals. 

He aggravated a knee problem in his 4th round win over his Argentine opponent.