Paris 2024: Podium Programme athletes must double up efforts to qualify - Hannah
Hannah Yeoh said the ministry had fulfilled athletes' expectations on the matter, and now it was time for them to strive for qualification.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Cabinet approves RM240 mln for Podium Programme 2022-2025
The Cabinet today approved an allocation of RM240 million for another lease of the Podium Programme from 2022-2025.
Wed Feb 23 2022
Podium Programme to continue, number of athletes to be reduced - Ahmad Faizal
The Podium Programme, which is under the purview of the National Sports Council (NSC), will be continued next year but the number of athletes involved will be reduced.
Thu Dec 16 2021
High-performing athletes will be given priority to compete at Int'l meets - KBS
Ahmad Faizal said KBS would ensure that the athletes involved were given adequate training and equipment to compete.
Sun Dec 12 2021
Pesaka wants more silat athletes in Podium Programme
The National Silat Federation (Pesaka) aspires to have more national silat athletes in the Podium Programme to help Malaysia win its first gold medal at 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Fri Jul 07 2017
KBS mulls placing men's hockey team under podium programme
The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) will consider the proposal to place the men's hockey team under the Podium Programme.
Fri Jun 23 2017
Azizul's world title win due to new training approach, podium programme
The success of Azizul, nicknamed 'The Pocket Rocketman,' is the greatest achievement in the history of Malaysian sports.
Fri Apr 14 2017
Athlete selection criteria to podium programme tightened
Dr Mohd Khairi Zawi said only athletes with medal prospects at the international level, especially Olympic Games, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games would be selected.
Sat Oct 22 2016
Malaysia expects more athletes to qualify for Rio Olympics - Khairy
The Youth and Sports Ministry is targeting at least 22 athletes under the Podium Programme to qualify for the Rio Olympic Games this year.
Tue Apr 05 2016
Chong Wei agrees to join podium programme
National badminton icon Datuk Lee Chong Wei has agreed to join the Podium Programme and expected to sign the contract for the programme under the National Sports Institute (ISN), soon.
Fri Mar 04 2016
RM145mil enough for M'sia to emerge 2017 Sea Games champions - Khairy
The RM145 million allocation for preparing athletes to the 2017 SEA Games and the Para ASEAN Games in Kuala Lumpur is enough for Malaysia to emerge champions.
Sun Oct 25 2015
Podium Programme athletes to be announced next month - Khairy
The list of athletes to be drafted into the 'Podium Programme' will be announced next month or the latest by September, Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Thu Jul 09 2015
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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