Paris 2024: Six athletes to represent Malaysia in opening ceremony
The national athletes will be led by two flag bearers, diver Bertrand Rhodict Lises and sailor Nur Shazrin Mohamad Latif.
Fri Jul 26 2024
SEA Games: Nur Dhabitah to be national flag bearer in Hanoi
National diver Nur Dhabitah Sabri has been selected to be the bearer of the Jalur Gemilang at the opening ceremony of the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi, scheduled on May 12.
Sat Apr 23 2022
Bonnie, Siti Nooriasah named as Tokyo Paralympics flag bearers
Megat Shahriman hopes that the para athletes would prepare themselves mentally and physically to compete in their respective events as well.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Chong Wei to be flag bearer at Rio Olympics
Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Norza Zakaria described Chong Wei's appointment as timely.
Thu Jun 02 2016
Boys in pink: 'Genderless' fashion goes big in Japan
Japanese Instagram icon and model Genking is a proud flag bearer for "genderless" fashion in which young men adopt unequivocally feminine styles and challenge traditional norms.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Five athletes shortlisted for 'post' of Malaysian SEA Games contingent's flag bearer
The list will be submitted to the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) and an announcement will be made once OCM selects the candidate.
Wed Mar 04 2015
Commonwealth Games: Bronze for Azizul in Keirin, no joy for flag bearer Fatehah
National track cycling ace Mohd Azizulhasni Awang won a bronze medal in the Keirin event while Fatehah Mustapa only managed a fourth placing
Sun Jul 27 2014
Kaleidoscopic opening for Myanmar SEA Games
The Malaysian contingent was led by Chef-de-Mission Datuk Wira Amiruddin Embi and Malaysian flag bearer Sazali Samad who were accompanied by 70 athletes and 57 officials.
Wed Dec 11 2013
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