National coach charged with raping diver
Huang Qiang, 35, has been charged with raping a 20-year-old national diver at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil in September.
Wed Oct 11 2017
Swimming team add another two gold medals on third day
Defending champion Fredden Dawan splashed his way to a new games record in the men's 100m S10 Freestyle with a time of 4 minutes 48.35 seconds, erasing his own mark of 4:55.99.
Wed Sep 20 2017
Tears of joy for my father - Anas
"Precious tears for my father," said Anas Zul Amirul Sid, the S14 (learning disability) 100m men's freestyle swimming gold medal winner after emerging from the pool at the National Aquatic Centre.
Tue Sep 19 2017
Ahmad Amsyar wins 1m springboard gold to celebrate birthday with perfect gift
Ahmad Amsyar who turned 25 today collected 384.00 points for the gold, denying compatriot Ooi Tze Liang's triple gold medal attempt at the National Aquatic Centre here.
Mon Aug 28 2017
Wendy bags first diving gold medal
Malaysian athlete Wendy Ng Yan Yee delivered the first gold medal in the diving competition which started today at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil.
Sat Aug 26 2017
KL Sports City nominated for award
The newly-refurbished sports complex, which was officially opened in 1998, is one of the 17 iconic buildings around the world shortlisted as finalists for the New and Old Completed Buildings category.
Fri Jul 21 2017
Work to upgrade National Sports complex to be completed in July
Work to upgrade the National Sports Complex in Bukit Jalil is expected to be completed in July, one month ahead of the 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games (Aug 19-31).
Mon Feb 06 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