THE two-year ban on participation in all competitions, imposed on Ngu Jia Xin, remains in effect after the national high jump athlete was absent from the appeal proceedings held on March 18.

Anti-Doping Agency of Malaysia (ADAMAS) director, Azura Abidin, stated that no further calls would be made to the female athlete who tested positive for doping at the Malaysia Athletic Federation Track and Field Championship at the National Sports Council Mini Stadium in February 2023.