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2020 Olympics, Paralympics  raised Malaysia's stature  - PM Ismail Sabri

2020 Olympics, Paralympics raised Malaysia's stature - PM Ismail Sabri

The 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo have given a huge impact on Malaysia's stature, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sat Oct 09 2021
Windfall for Olympic, Paralympic shuttlers who won medals

Windfall for Olympic, Paralympic shuttlers who won medals

National men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik received a windfall for their bronze medal triumph at the recent Tokyo 2020 Olympics, totalling RM180,000 today.
Thu Sep 09 2021
FACTBOX - Five financial implications of the Olympics

FACTBOX - Five financial implications of the Olympics

The close of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics does not mean the end of financial questions surrounding an event that went ahead without spectators.
Sun Aug 08 2021
Olympics: One and done? Karate ponders uncertain Olympic future after Tokyo debut

Olympics: One and done? Karate ponders uncertain Olympic future after Tokyo debut

Karate had its long-awaited moment at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics last week but does it deserve a place in future Games?
Sun Aug 08 2021
2020 Olympics: Designer of tanjak takes pride his artwork catches world's attention

2020 Olympics: Designer of tanjak takes pride his artwork catches world's attention

The stylish tanjak (headgear) worn by the male members of the Malaysian contingent at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics last night had certainly attracted the attention of many.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Japan stages scaled down, yet spectacular Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

Japan stages scaled down, yet spectacular Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

After numerous challenges and hiccups over the past 18 months, Japan finally defied the COVID-19 pandemic to successfully stage a high-tech and vibrant Tokyo 2020 Olympics Opening Ceremony tonight.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Olympics - World's oldest person pulls out of torch relay

Olympics - World's oldest person pulls out of torch relay

Kane Tanaka has decided not to take part in the torch relay for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics over pandemic fears.
Wed May 05 2021
Track cyclist Muhammad Fadhil first athlete to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Track cyclist Muhammad Fadhil first athlete to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Fadhil is among 264 national athletes and officials who will be vaccinated ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics this year.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Japan to allow 'large-scale' overseas visitor numbers for 2020 Olympics - Nikkei

Japan to allow 'large-scale' overseas visitor numbers for 2020 Olympics - Nikkei

Games organisers have sold nearly 1 million tickets overseas, compared with 4.5 million tickets sold in Japan.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Pandelela undeterred by COVID-19 threat

Pandelela undeterred by COVID-19 threat

Pandelela said as a leading athlete she had no choice but to do her best to meet the KPI for her mission although her preparation and training had been disrupted by the pandemic.
Thu May 14 2020
Tokyo 2020 Olympics next target for Azizulhasni

Tokyo 2020 Olympics next target for Azizulhasni

"Of course becoming a world champion was my dream, and until now, I cannot believe that I actually managed to achieve it."
Mon Apr 17 2017
Pandelela, Nur Dhabitah receive four year sponsorship from Malaysia Airlines

Pandelela, Nur Dhabitah receive four year sponsorship from Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) today announced a four-year sponsorship for Olympic divers, Pandelela Rinong and Nur Dhabitah Sabri.
Tue Dec 20 2016
Badminton: New format would tempt Lee for Tokyo 2020

Badminton: New format would tempt Lee for Tokyo 2020

Malaysia's world number one Lee Chong Wei said a new scoring format could tempt him to extend his career to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and take yet another shot at an elusive badminton gold medal.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Liu Ying sets sights on Super Series, World Championships

Liu Ying sets sights on Super Series, World Championships

As such, the 27-year-old shuttler, who underwent operations for both knees in 2014, says she would not think whether or not she could make it to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Fri Sep 02 2016
Rio 2016: V Shem-Wee Kiong can now aim for gold at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Rio 2016: V Shem-Wee Kiong can now aim for gold at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Netizens applauded Malaysia's doubles pair, Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong performance in the men's doubles finals at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, and encouraged the duo to clinch the gold medal in Tokyo.
Sun Aug 21 2016
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024