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
Philippa secures second fencing gold for Malaysia at ASEAN University Games
National women's fencer, Philippa Jean Ong Ziyi added to Malaysia's gold haul at the 20th ASEAN University Games (AUG) after she won the women's individual foil event this evening.
Sat Jul 30 2022
Ronnie's good deeds, sacrifices in fencing will always be remembered - PM
Ronnie who helped introduce fencing in Malaysia in the 1950s, died of old age last Saturday.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Former fencing Olympian Ronnie Ignatius dies
Malaysian fencing mourned the demise of former great Ronnie Ignatius Theseira yesterday. He was 92.
Sun Jun 19 2022
EMCO: Police to step up monitoring outside localities installed with barbed wires
Police will step up monitoring operations outside the localities placed under the EMCO that have been installed with barbed wire fencing.
Sat Jul 10 2021
Protesters on both sides gather near White House
Extra fencing was installed for added security around the White House grounds in recent days.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Taman Rimba Kiara remains open to public, says Annuar
Annuar says the demarcation done by landowner Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is to mark legal boundaries.
Thu Jul 30 2020
Malaysia hoping for two sisters to deliver medals in fencing
For Natasha Ezzra, 26, the 29th SEA Games gives her an opportunity to win in the Foil event after failing at the quarter-final stage at the Singapore SEA Games 2015 when she lost narrowly to host athl
Tue Aug 15 2017
Pakistan says starts fencing Afghanistan border in "high-threat zones"
Pakistan has begun building a fence on its disputed 2,500 km border with Afghanistan to prevent incursions by militants, Pakistan's army chief said.
Mon Mar 27 2017
Government to study proposal on security fencing along border areas
The study would be conducted by the Home Ministry with the cooperation of the relevant government agencies on whether to repair or replace the existing wall fencing along the border.
Fri Mar 24 2017
Women in sports ad strikes nerve in Arab world
An online commercial released by Nike this week that showed Arab women fencing, boxing and spinning on ice-skates has stirred controversy over its attempt to smash stereotypes.
Thu Feb 23 2017
Malaysia-Thailand border needs new fencing to enhance security
New fencing at the Perlis-Thailand border should be planned and built fast to bolster protection of the country's security and sovereignty, said the Raja Muda of Perlis.
Thu Jan 05 2017
Kelantan Govt ready to discuss on fencing up Malaysia-Thai border
However, the wall should not hinder the trade activities between the two countries, Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah says.
Tue Aug 23 2016
Rio 2016: Muslim fencer pierces bigotry in Olympic first
Ibtihaj Muhammad will become the first American athlete to compete at the Olympics wearing a hijab.
Tue Aug 02 2016
Ministry to apply RM19 million allocation to contain damage caused by elephants
The natural resource and environment ministry will request for a RM19 million allocation under the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP), to contain damage to property caused by elephants.
Sat Sep 05 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024