NSC DG Ahmad Shapawi call it a day
National Sports Council director-general Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail ended his 35-year service with the agency today.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Hanis Nadiah suspended from representing Malaysia at Cambodia SEA Games
Hanis was found guilty of making statements or comments publicly on her social media account that tended to insult, curse or insult others.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Professional athletes also eligible for assistance under Gold Paris programme
National athletes who turn professional will still receive the best support and assistance through the Gold Paris programme in a bid to realise the country's dream of a first Olympic gold medal.
Thu Jan 19 2023
MSN has no power to drop any sport from SUKMA - DG
The National Sports Council (MSN) does not have the authority to drop any sport from the Malaysia Games (SUKMA), says its director-general Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Shapawi hints events reported to be dropped from Sukma XX may still be held
Several events that were recently reported to be dropped from the final list of the 20th Sukma are expected to be held after all.
Sat Aug 20 2022
Late Kok Chi a symbol of everything positive in sports - NSC DG
The late Datuk Sieh Kok Chi was a symbol of all things positive in sports, NSC director-general Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail said.
Wed Jul 20 2022
SEA Games: Malaysia capable of winning over 50 gold medals in Hanoi
It is not impossible for the Malaysian contingent competing in the 31st South East Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi, Vietnam to win over 50 gold medals and exceed the set target of 36 gold medals.
Sun May 01 2022
NSC restructures athletes' training allowances
The National Sports Council (NSC) is reviewing the allowances of national athletes who have been given new contracts to undergo training programmes this year based on their performance since 2018.
Wed Jan 05 2022
RM10 mln allocation can boost development of para athletes, sports - NSC
The National Sports Council (NSC) is happy that para sports and the para athletes' training programmes have finally been acknowledged through the allocation of RM10 million under Budget 2022.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Zolkples buried at Syed Yahya Muslim Cemetery
The body of former NSC director-general Datuk Seri Zolkples Embong was safely buried at the Syed Yahya Muslim Cemetery here at 10.40 tonight.
Sun Oct 03 2021
Zolkples' passing casts pall of gloom on national sports fraternity
The passing of Zolkples Embong is a huge loss to the country's sports fraternity and will leave a deep impact on every individual who had worked with him.
Sun Oct 03 2021
Ex-para athlete Mohd Raduan rejected previous job offer from NSC - DG
Mohd Raduan Emeari, citing family commitments, had rejected a prior job offer from the National Sports Council, Ahmad Shapawi said.
Wed Sep 08 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
Paralympic heroes Bonnie, Yee Khie arrive home safely
Malaysia's two 2020 Tokyo Paralympic heroes - powerlifters Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and Jong Yee Khie - were given a modest but meaningful reception upon their arrival at the KLIA today.
Tue Aug 31 2021
Malaysian sports community hails Ahmad Faizal's appointment
Newly-appointed Youth and Sports Minister Ahmad Faizal is no stranger to the country's sporting arena as he brings with him not only administrative experience but also a burning passion.
Fri Aug 27 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024