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The end of an era for Peng Soon-Liu Ying

The end of an era for Peng Soon-Liu Ying

Rio 2016 mixed doubles silver medallists, Chan Peng Soon-Goh Liu Ying have split up after 13 years of playing together in the court.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Mohamad Ridzuan fails to defend Rio 2016 gold

Mohamad Ridzuan fails to defend Rio 2016 gold

Mohamad Ridzuan, who ran in the fifth lane, finished in fourth place with a time of 12.15 seconds in the event at the Olympic Stadium.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Tokyo Paralympics: Muhammad Ziyad apologises

Tokyo Paralympics: Muhammad Ziyad apologises

Malaysia's ace Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli could only express his apologies after missing the opportunity to defend his Rio 2016 gold in the men's F20 shot put at the Tokyo Paralympics yesterday.
Wed Sep 01 2021
We did our best, but mistakes proved costly - Pandelela

"We did our best, but mistakes proved costly" - Pandelela

They could only score 277.98 points and failed to defend the silver medal won by Malaysia in the Rio 2016 edition.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Gavin Green, Kelly Tan qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Gavin Green, Kelly Tan qualify for Tokyo Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics will be his second appearance at the world's biggest sporting event after the Rio 2016 edition.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Mohamad Norza disappointed with 'yo yo' performance of Goh, Tan at Australian Open

Mohamad Norza disappointed with 'yo yo' performance of Goh, Tan at Australian Open

The Rio 2016 Olympic silver medallists, who are the fourth seeds, were shown the exit after they lost 21-16, 13-21 and 13-21 to the unseeded Japanese pair Takuto Inoue / Yuki Kaneko in the first round
Thu Jun 22 2017
#ICYMI Editor's Top Picks (Sept 19-25)

#ICYMI Editor's Top Picks (Sept 19-25)

IN case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by our editor for the week beginning September 19 to 25, 2016.
Mon Sep 26 2016
US swimmer Ryan Lochte banned 10 months - reports

US swimmer Ryan Lochte banned 10 months - reports

US swimmer Ryan Lochte has been hit with a 10-month suspension following his bogus gunpoint robbery story during a drunken night out at the Olympics
Thu Sep 08 2016
Ridhuan Tee's comments on athletes highly insulting - Khairy

Ridhuan Tee's comments on athletes highly insulting - Khairy

The independent speaker should stop talking about sports since he knows nothing about it, the Youth and Sports Minister says.
Wed Aug 31 2016
Doubles player Wee Kiong gets RM100,000 incentive from Sabah government

Doubles player Wee Kiong gets RM100,000 incentive from Sabah government

Tan Wee Kiong has received a RM100,000 incentive from the Sabah government and private agencies for his silver medal win at the Rio Olympics.
Mon Aug 29 2016
Sports training needs to focus on mental strength - PM

Sports training needs to focus on mental strength - PM

Sports training in the country needs to focus on mental strength to boost national athletes' capability to be more successful at the top level, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Fri Aug 26 2016
Olympics: Swimmer Ryan Lochte charged over false robbery claim

Olympics: Swimmer Ryan Lochte charged over false robbery claim

The Brazilian authorities have charged US swimming star Ryan Lochte with making a false statement about being robbed at gunpoint during the Olympics, police said.
Fri Aug 26 2016
Vladimir Putin calls ban on Russian Paralympic team 'immoral'

Vladimir Putin calls ban on Russian Paralympic team 'immoral'

A ban on Russia's Paralympic team competing in Rio next month is cynical and immoral, President Vladimir Putin said.
Thu Aug 25 2016
US Olympic swimmer Feigen says he omitted facts to protect teammates

US Olympic swimmer Feigen says he omitted facts to protect teammates

Feigen said he failed to tell police that the swimmers had urinated behind a building or that teammate Ryan Lochte had torn a metal-framed advertising poster from a wall.
Thu Aug 25 2016
Rio 2016: Team Malaysia receive heroes' welcome at KLIA

Rio 2016: Team Malaysia receive heroes' welcome at KLIA

Malaysian Olympic heroes received a heroes' welcome at the Bunga Raya Complex following their best games medal haul.
Wed Aug 24 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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