![Athletics - World Athletics planning amendments to female eligibility guidelines Athletics - World Athletics planning amendments to female eligibility guidelines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739270274_SebastianCoe.jpg)
Athletics - World Athletics planning amendments to female eligibility guidelines
A cheek swab test is among the proposals being considered to update regulations for transgender and sex development differences.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![World meet a good platform for exposure, says Azeem's coach World meet a good platform for exposure, says Azeem's coach](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51659568943_MuhammadAzeem.jpg)
World meet a good platform for exposure, says Azeem's coach
Muhammad Azeem may have failed to win a medal at the World Athletics U-20 Championships in Cali but he has every reason to walk with his head held high.
Thu Aug 04 2022
![Muhammad Azeem sets personal best en route to 200m semis in Cali Muhammad Azeem sets personal best en route to 200m semis in Cali](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51659568943_MuhammadAzeem.jpg)
Muhammad Azeem sets personal best en route to 200m semis in Cali
Muhammad Azeem inched closer to the national record after setting a new personal best en route to winning Heat Three of the men's 200m in the World Athletics U-20 Championships in Cali.
Thu Aug 04 2022
![Muhammad Azeem grateful for 100m feat, aims to keep momentum in 200m Muhammad Azeem grateful for 100m feat, aims to keep momentum in 200m](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655640056_Pelaripecutmudane.jpg)
Muhammad Azeem grateful for 100m feat, aims to keep momentum in 200m
Muhammad Azeem is grateful for breaking new barriers despite missing out on a medal in the men's 100m of the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia.
Wed Aug 03 2022
![Muhammad Azeem finishes fifth in 100m final of world U-20 meet in Colombia Muhammad Azeem finishes fifth in 100m final of world U-20 meet in Colombia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71659489302_MuhammadAzeem.jpg)
Muhammad Azeem finishes fifth in 100m final of world U-20 meet in Colombia
Muhammad Azeem only clocked 10.14s in the blue riband event at the Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium.
Wed Aug 03 2022
![Muhammad Azeem seeks fans' support to secure podium finish in Colombia Muhammad Azeem seeks fans' support to secure podium finish in Colombia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41659448688_Pelaripecutmudane.jpg)
Muhammad Azeem seeks fans' support to secure podium finish in Colombia
After setting the new national 100m record, Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi is seeking the support and prayers of all Malaysians in his bid for a podium finish at the U-20 World Athletics Championship.
Tue Aug 02 2022
![Azeem's blistering 10.09s run an amazing feat - Coach Azeem's blistering 10.09s run an amazing feat - Coach](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81659405930_MuhdAzeemFahmi.jpg)
Azeem's blistering 10.09s run an amazing feat - Coach
Young sprinter Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi's sensational run at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Cali, Colombia has elevated his status as the best current junior sprinter in Asia.
Tue Aug 02 2022
![Muhammad Azeem breaks new national 100m record in Colombia Muhammad Azeem breaks new national 100m record in Colombia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81659405930_MuhdAzeemFahmi.jpg)
Muhammad Azeem breaks new national 100m record in Colombia
The 18-year-old runner broke the national 100 metre record with 10.09 seconds at the Under-20 World Athletics Championships.
Tue Aug 02 2022
![World record holder Gidey wins women's 10,000m title at athletics world's World record holder Gidey wins women's 10,000m title at athletics world's](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658026326_WorldsAthletics.jpg)
World record holder Gidey wins women's 10,000m title at athletics world's
Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey won the women's 10,000 meters final at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, the United States, on Saturday.
Sun Jul 17 2022
![Chance for Muhammad Azeem, three young athletes to shine at world meet Chance for Muhammad Azeem, three young athletes to shine at world meet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655589297_Pelaripecutmudane.jpg)
Chance for Muhammad Azeem, three young athletes to shine at world meet
Young sprinter Muhammad Azeem Fahmi will have a chance to create a sensation after confirming his participation in 100m and 200m at the World Athletics U-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia next month.
Mon Jul 04 2022
![Athletics - Semenya offered to show her body to officials to prove she was female Athletics - Semenya offered to show her body to officials to prove she was female](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71653449689_CasterSemenya.jpg)
Athletics - Semenya offered to show her body to officials to prove she was female
Semenya has a condition known as hyperandrogenism, which is characterised by higher than usual levels of testosterone.
Wed May 25 2022
![Olympics: IOC says looking into gesture used by US athlete Saunders on podium Olympics: IOC says looking into gesture used by US athlete Saunders on podium](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41627898555_TOKYO.jpg)
Olympics: IOC says looking into gesture used by US athlete Saunders on podium
Saunders made the gesture on the podium after taking her maiden Games medal on Sunday.
Mon Aug 02 2021
![Nauraj among 24 to attend World Athletics coaching course Nauraj among 24 to attend World Athletics coaching course](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81623022015_NAURAJSINGH.jpg)
Nauraj among 24 to attend World Athletics coaching course
High jumper Nauraj Singh, who competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics, is among 24 participants who will attend the World Athletics Level 1 Coaches Education and Certification System (CECS) virtual course.
Mon Aug 02 2021
![Oldest living Olympic champion Agnes Keleti to turn 100 Oldest living Olympic champion Agnes Keleti to turn 100](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81610165181_HELSINKI.jpg)
Oldest living Olympic champion Agnes Keleti to turn 100
Keleti's life story, including Olympic glory and Holocaust escape, reads like a gripping Hollywood film script.
Sat Jan 09 2021
![IOC looking at postponing Tokyo Olympics in 4 weeks of talks IOC looking at postponing Tokyo Olympics in 4 weeks of talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/51584931772_olympic.jpg)
IOC looking at postponing Tokyo Olympics in 4 weeks of talks
IOC President Thomas Bach sent a letter to athletes explaining the decision and why it might take so long, while also acknowledging the extended timeline might not be popular.
Mon Mar 23 2020
![With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739348200_ElonMuskDonaldTr.jpg)
With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts
The executive order was the latest effort by Donald Trump and Elon Musk to shrink and align the US govt with Trump's policy priorities.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41725066033_KWSPEPF.jpg)
EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment
In a statement today, EPF said that these claims are unfounded.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Woman hits senior citizen on head with brick, escapes with gold chain Woman hits senior citizen on head with brick, escapes with gold chain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51726380928_TBLOGOPDRM.jpg)
Woman hits senior citizen on head with brick, escapes with gold chain
According to police, the suspect approached the victim on the pretext of asking about a house for rent.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Crypto: Understanding ETFs within Malaysia’s digital landscape Crypto: Understanding ETFs within Malaysia’s digital landscape](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739341907_cryptocurrency.jpg)
Crypto: Understanding ETFs within Malaysia’s digital landscape
Cryptocurrency investing, once complex and volatile, is becoming more mainstream and regulated with the introduction of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Canada appoints new fentanyl czar to coordinate fight against smuggling Canada appoints new fentanyl czar to coordinate fight against smuggling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739336468_TBKEVIN.jpg)
Canada appoints new fentanyl czar to coordinate fight against smuggling
Trump agreed to pause punitive measures on Canada for a month in exchange for a number of concessions, one of which was appointing new czar.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Russia to deepen education, tourism, and diplomatic ties with Malaysia - Latypov Russia to deepen education, tourism, and diplomatic ties with Malaysia - Latypov](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/71731071199_NaiylLatypov.jpg)
Russia to deepen education, tourism, and diplomatic ties with Malaysia - Latypov
Russia aims to enhance student exchange programmes, increase educational grants, and boost tourism engagement.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Novelist Salman Rushdie faces his accused stabber in New York courtroom Novelist Salman Rushdie faces his accused stabber in New York courtroom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739332435_HadiMatar.jpg)
Novelist Salman Rushdie faces his accused stabber in New York courtroom
Hadi Matar has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Bridging mental health and public safety: Enhancing Malaysia’s MyPCVE framework [COLUMNIST] Bridging mental health and public safety: Enhancing Malaysia’s MyPCVE framework](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Bridging mental health and public safety: Enhancing Malaysia’s MyPCVE framework
As depression rises and lone-wolf threats persist, integrating mental wellness into the MyPCVE framework is key to a safer future.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Proposal to streamline gov't agencies to be presented to Cabinet - PM Proposal to streamline gov't agencies to be presented to Cabinet - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739332292_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Proposal to streamline gov't agencies to be presented to Cabinet - PM
The proposal to streamline several govt agencies is to address the issue of overlapping functions, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![PM wants Ipayment expanded to all ministries, departments by March PM wants Ipayment expanded to all ministries, departments by March](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739327892_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM wants Ipayment expanded to all ministries, departments by March
The iPayment plays a key role in driving digital transformation in the public sector towards a cashless community, PM says.
Wed Feb 12 2025