Commonwealth Games

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh says Malaysia still has other events to focus on to strike gold at the quadrennial Games.

The CGF said it was keeping the proposals confidential at this stage as it seeks a replacement for the Australian state of Victoria.

Singapore said they have studied the feasibility of hosting the event and made the decision.

Malaysia has declined an invitation to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing concerns over the cost of the event and prioritising local sports development and the people’s welfare.

The Youth and Sports Ministry said the economic impact of hosting the quadrennial Games could not be identified in the short term.

Hannah Yeoh said the matter would be discussed thoroughly at the cabinet meeting scheduled tomorrow.

The report said agencies failed to work together to give 'frank, full and timely advice' to govt before it decided to host the games.

The Commonwealth Games Federation has offered Malaysia 100 million pounds ($127.33 million) in supporting funds if it decides to host.

The fate of 2026 Commonwealth Games remains uncertain after Australia, originally slated to host, withdrew due to increasing hosting costs.

A mammoth task lies ahead of Izzah as the challenge in Bulgaria is far greater than at the Commonwealth Games.

Faizal Azumu said the gold medalists will be rewarded by the government for bringing glory to the country.

Joe Ee achieved a high of being the first Malaysian gymnast to win two individual gold medals at the Commonwealth Games.

Tze Ying was also instrumental in helping the national badminton camp to wrest the mixed team gold medal from India with a 3-1 win.

The world number 11 Malaysians seal the gold medal with a 21-8 win in just 33 minutes.

Malaysia ended up 10th in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games medal standings after raking in seven golds, eight silvers and eight bronze.

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.