{
  "id": 11626652,
  "title": "Home glory for Muhammad Haziq as KL Standard Chartered Marathon roars back to Dataran Merdeka",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/home-glory-for-muhammad-haziq-as-kl-standard-chartered-marathon-roars",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T06:51:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/10/03/home-glory-for-muhammad-haziq-as-kuala-lumpur-marathon-roars-back-to-dataran-merdeka/237535"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Malaysia's Muhammad Haziq Mohd Hairol Izmi triumphed in the men’s 10km category of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) on its return to Dataran Merdeka. In a time of 33 minutes 54 seconds, Haziq edged out Thailand's Aekkarat Meenamai by 28 seconds, who finished in 34 minutes 22 seconds. Singapore's Ahmad Arif Ibrahim occupied the third spot, completing the podium in 34 minutes 57 seconds. In the Women’s Open, Kenyan Mercy Jebiwott claimed the top spot, finishing the race in 37 minutes. Singapore's Serena Teoh Dong Xiang trailed in second, clocking 39 minutes 41 seconds. Malaysia's Shayathiri Ratnam finished third in the Women’s Open with a time of 42 minutes 16 seconds. Haziq, competing in his debut at the event, expressed satisfaction with his performance, attributing his success to maintaining an eye on the leaders and favorable weather conditions. The KLSCM 2026, returning to Dataran Merdeka for its 18th edition, saw over 15,000 participants in the 10km race, while another 4,400 runners joined the 5km race.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Malaysian runner Muhammad Haziq Mohd Hairol Izmi claimed the men’s 10km title as the K...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}