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Malaysia has achieved its five-gold medal target at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Para long jumper Datuk Abdul Latif Romly claimed the fifth gold, while weightlifter Muhammad Hafizuddin Roslin delivered the fourth earlier in the day.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has commended weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan for securing Malaysia's first Commonwealth Games gold medal, marking a significant milestone for the nation's sporting prowess on the international stage.
Malaysian weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan secured Malaysia's first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, setting a Games record in the men's 60kg category.