YEARENDER - All roads lead to Paris in 2024
IOC President Thomas Bach says Paris will be "new era" for the Games - more inclusive and more sustainable than ever before.
Sun Dec 31 2023
Olympics - Oscar winner Yeoh joins IOC along with seven new members
A former Malaysian junior squash champion, Michelle Yeoh is one of eight new proposed members to join the Olympic body.
Tue Oct 17 2023
Michelle Yeoh nominated as new IOC member
The International Olympic Commitee's Executive Board has proposed prominent actress Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh as a new IOC member for election to the Session in Mumbai, India.
Sat Sep 09 2023
Olympics: Paris 2024 headquarters searched in corruption probe
The search was part of investigations into alleged embezzlement of public funds and favouritism, prosecutors said.
Wed Jun 21 2023
Paris Olympics planners sweat over opening ceremony
Emmanuel Macron's vision is to take the ceremony out of its customary location in the main stadium and put it in the heart of the capital.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Paralympics - Rising temperatures add to challenges for athletes and organisers in Beijing
The warm weather adds to the athletes' physical demands and also makes it considerably difficult for them to traverse the slopes.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Factbox - Sports react to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Belarus has been a key staging area for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Olympics: IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes from international events
The IOC said the executive board made the decision "in order to protect the integrity of global sports competitions".
Tue Mar 01 2022
Tennis - Ukraine's Svitolina refuses to play against Russia's Potapova in Monterrey
Svitolina said she would not play unless tennis' governing bodies followed the recommendations made by the International Olympic Committee.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Olympics - Under 100,000 spectators have attended Beijing Games, organiser says
The crowds were generally far smaller than the 30 pct capacity an International Olympic Committee official had earlier said was hoped for.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Olympics: Speculation around Russian Valieva must be tough for teenager - IOC
Valieva had been allowed to compete following a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Wed Feb 16 2022
Olympics: Richardson doping case not similar to Valieva's - IOC
The IOC's comments come after Richardson, banned last year for a month for testing positive for cannabis.
Wed Feb 16 2022
We couldn't have the Beijing Olympics without snow machines. How do they work, and what's the environmental cost?
Beijing receives almost no annual snowfall and has an average temperature just below 0, even in the winter month of February.
Mon Feb 14 2022
Olympics - Valieva doping case to go unanswered in CAS ruling on Monday
The positive result was not reported for more than six weeks, allowing Valieva to compete on Feb. 7 with the winning Russian (ROC) team.
Mon Feb 14 2022
Olympics - Dutch reporter on-air incident was isolated case says IOC
The incident involved a Dutch reporter who was dragged away by Chinese security officials in the middle of a live broadcast.
Sat Feb 05 2022
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024