KL2017 ASEAN Para Games: Officials, athletes satisfied with OKU friendly facilities
The 9th ASEAN Para Games contingents described venues and athletes hotels were in a class of its own and disabled friendly (OKU friendly).
Sat Sep 16 2017
Khairy challenges Para athletes to surpass 103 gold medal target
Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has challenged the athletes competing in the 9th ASEAN Para Games to overcome the 103 gold-medal target.
Tue Sep 12 2017
KL2017 managed to attract sponsorship from GLC - Minister
Sponsorship for the 29th Kuala Lumpur SEA Games and 9th ASEAN Para Games (KL2017) has surpassed RM100 million, thanks largely to the participation of Government Linked Companies and private sector sai
Thu Aug 03 2017
SEA Games KL2017 tickets go on sale today
Starting today, sports enthusiasts will be able to purchase tickets for the 29th SEA Games and the 9th ASEAN Para Games to held in August and September, respectively.
Tue Jul 04 2017
Dayang Nurfaizah to sing Sea Games theme song
Popular singer Dayang Nurfaizah has been given the honour to sing the theme song for the 29th SEA Games and the 9th ASEAN Para Games.
Tue May 09 2017
Timor Leste eighth destination for Rising Together Baton Run
The Rising Together Baton Run held in conjunction with Malaysia hosting the 29th SEA Games and the 9th ASEAN Para Games will continue in Dili, Timor Leste tomorrow.
Sun Apr 16 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024