Olympics - CAS dismisses Indian wrestler Phogat's appeal against disqualification
Vinesh Phogat was disqualified and missed out on a medal, but she has appealed the decision to the highest court in sports.
Thu Aug 15 2024
South Africa's former president Zuma barred from running in upcoming elections
South Africa's Electoral Commission said Thursday it has disqualified former President Jacob Zuma from contesting for a seat in parliament in the forthcoming election to be held on May 29.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Argentina disqualified, stolen World Cup: TV show plays to fans' worst fears
The series brought to the screen one of Argentine soccer fans' worst nightmares - their national team being disqualified from the World Cup.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Protests erupt in Pakistan as election commission disqualifies ex-PM Imran Khan
Protests erupted in many places in Pakistan after the Election Commission on Friday disqualified Imran Khan from holding public office.
Fri Oct 21 2022
SEA Games: False start, injury put paid to Malaysia's hopes of sprint glory
Malaysia no longer holds the title of SEA sprint king after Muhammad Azeem Fahmi was disqualified for a false start and Muhammad Arsyad Md Saat was hit by injury in the men's 100m semi-finals today.
Wed May 18 2022
Death of eight teen cyclists: Clerk gets six-year jail, fined RM6,000
Sam Ke Ting is disqualified from driving for three years and must serve another six months in jail if she failed to pay the fine.
Wed Apr 13 2022
S'wak Polls: The heat is on in fight for Pujut 'hot' seat
The Pujut state seat has been vacant since February when its incumbent, Dr Ting Tiong Choon of DAP was disqualified for having dual nationality, namely Australian and Malaysian citizenship.
Tue Dec 14 2021
Tokyo Paralympics: King, Queen proud of Ziyad's achievements, hope athletes remain focused
Their Majesties expressed pride in the achievements of Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli at the Tokyo Paralympic Games even though the athlete's gold medal win was disqualified.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Daily Dose @ 5: Water Pollution - Police checking possibility of sabotage, Hong Kong disqualified four pro-democracy legislators
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Nov 11 2020
Hong Kong disqualifies 4 pro-democracy legislators
The four lawmakers Alvin Yeung, Dennis Kwok, Kwok Ka-ki and Kenneth Leung confirmed that they were disqualified in a news conference with the press.
Wed Nov 11 2020
BN to continue serving voters in Nenggiri - Mustapa
Kelantan BN will continue to provide the best service to voters in Nenggiri despite its incumbent from UMNO being disqualified as state assemblyman, said Datu Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
Thu Jun 01 2017
Pujut assemblyman can challenge dismissal in court - Wan Junaidi
DAP's state assemblyman Dr Ting Tiong Choon who was disqualified as Pujut assemblyman can challenge the decision in court but his chances of achieving a positive result is pretty slim.
Sat May 13 2017
Guan Eng tells Sarawak DAP to get ready for Pujut by-election
DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng says he was shocked by the decision of the Sarawak State Assembly to disqualify Dr Ting as Pujut State Assemblyman and regarded it as politically motivated.
Sat May 13 2017
Heavy security in Tehran as campaigning starts for Iran's May presidential vote
The Guardian Council, approves six candidates on Thursday for the May 19 vote - including Rouhani - but hardline former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was disqualified.
Fri Apr 21 2017
Weightlifting: Three London gold medal winners disqualified for doping
Zulfiya Chinshanlo, Maiya Maneza and Svetlana Podobedova were all caught in new testing of hundreds of samples from the London and 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024