Sepang Circuit fully booked despite absence of F1 race
From the Formula One (F1) drivers point of view, racing at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is the most challenging because of its design and also the weather factors.
Thu Sep 28 2017
Perak to establish 'Perak Stadium Corporation' to maintain sports facilities, infrastructures
The corporation, to be known as the Perak Stadium Corporation would be set up to prevent the infrastructures from becoming 'white elephant' once the games were over.
Mon Apr 10 2017
No white elephant projects in DBKL area - KL Mayor
He said there were several projects developed for the convenience of the public, which were not only underutilised, but also vandalised, to the extent of being suspended.
Tue Jan 17 2017
Olympics: Hamburg promise 'sustainable, compact' Olympics
Hamburg is set to launch its bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games with the city's mayor promising "a compact, sustainable" games -- without a white elephant in sight.
Tue Mar 17 2015
Football: Amazon stadium - Brazilian ambition or folly?
The Arena Amazonia stadium could end up being an expensive white elephant, after the World Cup ends
Mon Dec 02 2013
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