
Ex-head of Tokyo Olympics organising committee arrested for bribery
The former head of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games organising committee, Haruyuki Takahashi, has been arrested on the suspicion of receiving a bribe.
Wed Aug 17 2022

Wei Chong-Kai Wun downs Olympic champs Lee Yang-Wang Chi Lin to win Taipei Open
National men's doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun created a major upset by beating 2020 Tokyo Olympics champions Lee Yang-Wang Chi Lin to win the Taipei Open today.
Sun Jul 24 2022

Need to work double hard to beat Axelsen - Chong Wei
Axelsen, who is the current world number one, is also seen to have become an even more matured player after winning the Tokyo Olympics.
Thu Jun 23 2022

Sport's enduring appeal lit up 2021 but pandemic still tough opponent
The year ended with society, and sport, tackling a worrying new COVID variant and sports bodies will be watching anxiously over the next few weeks as the virus refuses to be beaten.
Mon Dec 13 2021

Ziyad's issue: Investigation committee to meet next week - Ahmad Faizal
Ahmad Faizal said findings from the committee would be handed over to the ministry after Oct 8.
Wed Sep 29 2021

Gymnastics - Biles says she should have quit before Tokyo Games
Biles said she should have quit gymnastics "way before Tokyo," where she suffered from a case of "twisties".
Tue Sep 28 2021

King praises Olympians, Paralympians, frontliners battling COVID-19
His Majesty expressed his appreciation by asking the MPs to stand to give a resounding applause to them when opening the session today.
Mon Sep 13 2021

Windfall for Olympic, Paralympic shuttlers who won medals
National men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik received a windfall for their bronze medal triumph at the recent Tokyo 2020 Olympics, totalling RM180,000 today.
Thu Sep 09 2021

Tokyo 2020: Reports from coaches, officials coming in - NSC
NSC have started getting reports from coaches and officials involved in the Tokyo Olympics for the purpose of carrying out a post-mortem.
Tue Sep 07 2021

Ahmad Faizal announces three agendas in preparation for Paris 2024 and beyond
Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu has announced three agendas to prepare the national contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.
Mon Sep 06 2021

Azizulhasni hopes Beasley's contract is extended
National top cyclist, Datuk Azizulhasni Awang hopes the contract of national track cycling chief coach, John Beasley would be extended for at least three more years.
Wed Aug 25 2021

Azizulhasni gets RM350,000 reward from Terengganu for Olympic silver medal win
The reward comprises a single-storey terrace house in Dungun worth RM300,000 and RM50,000 cash.
Wed Aug 25 2021

Hassan comes up short in quest for 5,000m world record
The world record attempt slipped away from Hassan with about three laps to go in her first meet since her star turn at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sat Aug 21 2021

Melaka gov't rewards Olympic bronze medalist Aaron Chia with RM50,000 contribution
Mohd Rafiq hopes the contribution will motivate all Melaka-born athletes to achieve excellence on the international stage.
Wed Aug 18 2021

Mohd Azizulhasni gets another entry in Malaysia Book of Records
Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang today gained an entry in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) as the first Malaysian to win a silver medal in track cycling at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics recently.
Sun Aug 15 2021

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025