
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

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025