Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Co-hosting SEA Games 2027 an investment for Sarawak - Abang Johari
Tan Sri Abang Johari urges Sarawakians to see the 2027 SEA Games as a platform to showcase their capabilities in hosting a successful event.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Singapore rules out bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Singapore said they have studied the feasibility of hosting the event and made the decision.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Malaysia rejects offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Youth and Sports Ministry said the economic impact of hosting the quadrennial Games could not be identified in the short term.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Malaysia considers hosting 'downsized' Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation has offered Malaysia 100 million pounds ($127.33 million) in supporting funds if it decides to host.
Mon Mar 18 2024
2026 Commonwealth Games: Cabinet discussions next week on whether Malaysia ready to host
The fate of 2026 Commonwealth Games remains uncertain after Australia, originally slated to host, withdrew due to increasing hosting costs.
Wed Mar 13 2024
The elephant in the expo centre: Who's hosting COP29?
There's an unprecedented deadlock at this year's COP28 UN climate summit over who will host next year's event.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Biden hosting Ukranian President for key talks amid counteroffensive
United States (US) President Joe Biden is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for pivotal talks Thursday at the White House as Kyiv seeks additional arms to carry out its counteroffensive
Fri Sep 22 2023
A crucial G20 leaders' summit in Delhi
India is hosting its inaugural G20 leaders' summit at a time when the world's economy is facing many challenges.
Sat Sep 09 2023
Italy stands ready to host as Musk talks up Zuckerberg rumble
Italy's Culture Minister said he had spoken to Elon Musk about hosting a "large charitable and historically evocative event".
Sat Aug 12 2023
FIFA freezes funding to football association of Indonesia
FIFA froze funding to Indonesia's football association after stripping the country of its hosting rights for the Under 20 World Cup 2023.
Fri Apr 07 2023
'Buried dreams': Players, fans dismayed after Indonesia loses U-20 hosting rights
As hosts, Indonesia had automatically qualified for the tournament but FIFA's decision means the players will no longer get to play.
Thu Mar 30 2023
Soccer - Indonesia stripped of U-20 World Cup hosting rights - FIFA
The decision came after PSSI said it cancelled the draw as the governor of the largely Hindu island of Bali refused to host Israel's team.
Thu Mar 30 2023
KBS to seek more tax incentives from MOF for sponsors of sports events
KBS will hold discussions with the MOF to obtain more tax incentives for the corporate sector to sponsor the hosting of sports events.
Tue Jan 31 2023
Stampede near soccer stadium in Iraq's Basra kills one, dozens injured
Iraq is hosting the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time in 40 years and was due to play the final match against Oman on Thursday.
Thu Jan 19 2023
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024