{
  "id": 19747120,
  "title": "Najeeb ends Malaysia's 19-year absence from ABF board",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/najeeb-ends-malaysias-19-year-absence-from-abf-board",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T02:17:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/11/1576651/najeeb-ends-malaysias-19-year-absence-abf-board"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia has returned to the Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) executive board after a 19-year absence, thanks to the election of MTBC president Datuk Najeeb Abdullah. The Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress president was voted in for a four-year term, serving from 2026 to 2030 at the ABF General Assembly in Doha, Qatar. Najeeb joins the board as the first Malaysian to hold this position since Sidney Tung, who served as ABF vice-president from 1991 to 2007. While celebrating his election, Najeeb emphasized the collective efforts of MTBC, including athletes, coaches, executives, and general council members, in maintaining Malaysia's standing in the international bowling community. He also expressed optimism that the collaboration would continue to strengthen as Malaysia aims to become a powerhouse in world bowling. The Malaysian Bowling Congress warmly welcomed Najeeb's election, acknowledging his leadership and contributions to the sport's growth. He was one of three newcomers elected, alongside John Ng from Macau and Talal Al-Towereb from Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Kuwait's Sheikh Talal Mohammad Al-Sabah was re-elected as ABF president for another four-year term.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia have regained a place on the Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) executive board after 19 years following the election of Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) president Datuk Najeeb Abdullah.",
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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."
}