3.25 million tickets sold for Paris 2024 first sales phase
Tickets for climbing and BMX freestyle sold out on the first day, while for fencing, judo and track cycling were all snapped up in few days.
Fri Mar 10 2023
KL 2017: 500 policemen to be stationed in Nilai
Some 500 policemen will be deployed at the National Velodrome, hotels occupied by athletes, the BMX tracks and routes for the highway cycling events during the 2017 SEA Games (KL 2017) to ensure secur
Fri Jul 28 2017
Aerial view of the venues at Rio 2016 Olympics
Aerial view of the Olympic BMX Centre for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, taken on July 26, 2016.
Tue Aug 09 2016
BMX legend Dave Mirra dies of apparent suicide
BMX bike legend Dave Mirra was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted wound in a truck close to his former high school.
Fri Feb 05 2016
Muhammad Ariff wins BMX 2014 title
National cyclist Muhammad Ariff Jamaluddin emerged as the overall champion in the men's elite BMX event at the 2014 National BMX Championships.
Mon Jan 13 2014
Malaysia to host Asian Extreme Sports Championship 2013
The two-day championship beginning June 29 would involve contests in three sports namely 'disciplines of skateboard', 'aggressive inline' and 'bicycle motocross' (BMX).
Sun Jun 16 2013
Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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
![[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-03/81741686561_EMIR.jpg "[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress")
[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