FIFA president congratulates Hamidin
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has congratulated Hamidin Mohd Amin on the latter's success in winning a FIFA Council Member seat.
Thu Feb 02 2023
Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake
Mourners lined up to see Pele's body in an open casket in the centre of the field at the Vila Belmiro stadium.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Pele dies: Brazil legend 'achieved immortality' -- FIFA president Infantino
Pele leaves a legacy "impossible to summarise in words" but FIFA president Gianni Infantino believes the Brazil great "achieved immortality" after his death on Thursday.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Qatar looks to football, World Cup to kick obesity problem
Qatar has some of the world's most overweight populations, with about 70 per cent of adults falling into the obese category.
Sat Nov 26 2022
Qatar's glitzy World Cup is ready and expensive
Gleaming new stadiums that cost more than $6.5 bln are ready, a driver-less metro system with a price tag of $36 bln serves five venues.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Soccer - Qatar World Cup ticket sales near 3 million, says Infantino
240,000 hospitality packages had been sold for the month-long tournament, making it the "most successful hospitality program ever".
Tue Oct 18 2022
Qatar World Cup audience projected to be 5 billion: FIFA president
The 2022 World Cup hosted by Qatar this year is expected to be watched by five billion people around the world, said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Tue May 24 2022
Soccer - Qatar will host a World Cup but not as we know it
The logistical challenges facing organisers, from providing enough accommodation to dealing with unruly fans, will only intensify.
Tue Apr 05 2022
FIFA has finally acted against Russia, but it doesn't undo a long history of cosying up to Putin
The decision to punish Russia for its aggressive war-making represents a small step towards a more politically forward-thinking policy.
Tue Mar 01 2022
FIFA president's speech reflects member countries' sentiments - FAM
FAM president echoed Infantino's sentiments, that FIFA World Cup is not being dominated by certain countries or small clubs.
Sat Sep 19 2020
FIFA approves revised 2019-2022 budget
The revised 2019-2022 revenue budget has been reduced from US$6.56 billion to US$6.44 billion.
Sat Sep 19 2020
2017's ten most powerful people in sports in Asia
These 10 big names have led their respective organizations with unparalleled passion and business sense.
Thu Dec 21 2017
FIFA president says Qatar World Cup not under threat
FIFA president Gianni Infantino does not believe that the diplomatic crisis which has embroiled 2022 World Cup host nation Qatar will threaten its staging of the tournament.
Sun Jun 11 2017
FIFA confirms South America will have 6.5 places for 2026 World Cup
Along with confirming the spaces for South American teams, the leader of world football insisted the 2026 World Cup would have 48 teams, up from the 32 teams in 2022.
Thu Apr 27 2017
FIFA agrees to expand World Cup to 48 teams
FIFA has voted to expand the World Cup to 48 teams from its current 32.
Tue Jan 10 2017
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024