![Athlete who failed dope test wants sample B to be tested - OCM Athlete who failed dope test wants sample B to be tested - OCM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/51440129775_TunkuImran.jpg)
Athlete who failed dope test wants sample B to be tested - OCM
The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) confirmed that an athlete who was reported to have failed a dope test conducted during the Kl2017 in August has requested for the Sample B to be tested.
Tue Oct 03 2017
![BN submits part of GE14 candidates list to MACC BN submits part of GE14 candidates list to MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/71506701693_MesyuaratUMNO.jpg)
BN submits part of GE14 candidates list to MACC
The Prime Minister said the list of additional candidates would be submitted to the commission after he has made a decision on the matter.
Sat Sep 30 2017
![4 construction labourers charged with Abu Sayyaf involvement 4 construction labourers charged with Abu Sayyaf involvement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/81503393563_HANDCUFF.jpg)
4 construction labourers charged with Abu Sayyaf involvement
The four men were among 19 suspects who attempted to stage an attack at the closing ceremony of the 29th Southeast Asian Games Kuala Lumpur 2017 (KL2017) on Aug 30.
Mon Sep 25 2017
![APG KL2017: Spectacular closing ceremony as SEAGF flag goes to Manila APG KL2017: Spectacular closing ceremony as SEAGF flag goes to Manila](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/61506180898_PenutupSukanSEA.jpg)
APG KL2017: Spectacular closing ceremony as SEAGF flag goes to Manila
Indonesia was crowned as the overall champion with 126 gold, 75 silver and 50 bronze medals.
Sat Sep 23 2017
![Malaysia make a clean sweep of all 12 gold medals offered in track cycling Malaysia make a clean sweep of all 12 gold medals offered in track cycling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/51505744793_NurAzliaSyafinaz.jpg)
Malaysia make a clean sweep of all 12 gold medals offered in track cycling
After making a clean sweep of all seven gold medals at stake yesterday, Malaysian cyclists kept the winning momentum going strongly by making a clean sweep of all five gold medals at stake today.
Mon Sep 18 2017
![APG KL2017 celebration of human will and spirit - Khairy APG KL2017 celebration of human will and spirit - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/51505659987_SukanPara.jpg)
APG KL2017 celebration of human will and spirit - Khairy
Because of the powerful impact among the para athletes Khairy hopes that the 9th Para Games would be another glorious chapter in celebrating the human spirit across Southeast Asia.
Sun Sep 17 2017
![Prime Minister declares APG KL2017 open Prime Minister declares APG KL2017 open](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/51505659286_SukanPara.jpg)
Prime Minister declares APG KL2017 open
Najib arrived at 8.20 pm accompanied by his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sun Sep 17 2017
![Gold clean sweep for national track cycling squad on opening of APG Gold clean sweep for national track cycling squad on opening of APG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/61505634258_AdiRaimie.jpg)
Gold clean sweep for national track cycling squad on opening of APG
Although the opening ceremony is only set to take place tonight, the country's cycling squad showed 'extraordinary' spirit to achieve the great feat today.
Sun Sep 17 2017
![KL2017 ASEAN Para Games: Officials, athletes satisfied with OKU friendly facilities KL2017 ASEAN Para Games: Officials, athletes satisfied with OKU friendly facilities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/71504598830_SukanPara.jpg)
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
![Hit and run: Paralympic athletes suffer injuries Hit and run: Paralympic athletes suffer injuries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/41504760544_AtletLanggarLari.jpg)
Hit and run: Paralympic athletes suffer injuries
Initial investigations revealed that two visually impaired athletes were involved in the accident on LATAR highway.
Thu Sep 07 2017
![Johor to give incentive to excellent KL2017 state athletes Johor to give incentive to excellent KL2017 state athletes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51485166938_KHALEDNORDIN.jpg)
Johor to give incentive to excellent KL2017 state athletes
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the incentive would be given based on the rates as stipulated in the guideline.
Mon Sep 04 2017
![Chong: Education Ministry studying most suitable incentive for students, teachers Chong: Education Ministry studying most suitable incentive for students, teachers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81486374225_ChongSinWoon.jpg)
Chong: Education Ministry studying most suitable incentive for students, teachers
The Education Ministry was studying the type of incentive to be awarded to students and teachers who had represented the country and won medals in the 29th Kuala Lumpur SEA Games.
Sat Sep 02 2017
![KL2017 SEA Games: Spectacular closing ceremony KL2017 SEA Games: Spectacular closing ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71504146229_SukanSEASEAGames.jpg)
KL2017 SEA Games: Spectacular closing ceremony
The KL2017 SEA Games ended with a spectacular carnival-inspired closing ceremony, and the official handover to 2019 hosts Philippines.
Thu Aug 31 2017
![Winning 145 gold medals in SEA Games a double joy for Malaysia - Najib Winning 145 gold medals in SEA Games a double joy for Malaysia - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71504146951_950x600.jpg)
Winning 145 gold medals in SEA Games a double joy for Malaysia - Najib
He said the success had complemented the happiness of the country as KL2017 host and the success was further enhanced with the National Day celebration today.
Thu Aug 31 2017
![Goodbye Malaysia, over to you Philippines Goodbye Malaysia, over to you Philippines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/81504139174_KLClosing.jpg)
Goodbye Malaysia, over to you Philippines
SEAGF president Tan Sri Tunku Imran Tuanku Jaafar handed the flag to the Philippines Olympic Committee (POC) president Jose Cojuangco Jr. who in turn presented it to Alan Peter Cayetano.
Thu Aug 31 2017
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
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Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025