Ziyad's case: Let it be an expensive lesson for us - CDM
Megat Shahriman has described the controversial issue involving the men's shot put F20 event recently as an expensive lesson for the Malaysian contingent.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Malaysian CDM apologises to his Ukraine counterpart over negative reaction
Malaysian CDM Megat D Shahriman Zaharuddin has apologised to Ukraine for criticisms levelled at their athlete Maksym Koval, who won the gold medal in the men's shot put F20 at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Tokyo Paralympics: WPA reject Malaysia's appeal on men's shot put F20 result
Ziyad Zolkefli who broke the world record twice and would have won the gold in the event was classified as Did Not Start.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Pray for Ziyad to win appeal against disqualification - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri has asked all Malaysians to pray that national athlete Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli wins his appeal to retain the gold medal he had initially won in the men's shot put F20.
Tue Aug 31 2021
Malaysia to appeal to IPC, WPA Wednesday about men's shot put F20 results - CDM
Malaysia will submit an appeal to the IPC and WPA regarding the controversial results of the men's shot put F20 (intellectual impairment) category at the Tokyo Paralympics today.
Tue Aug 31 2021
Muhamad Ziyad smashes world record in men's shot put
Malaysia's para athlete Muhamad Ziyad Zolkefli smashed another world record in the men's shot put F20 event at the 2017 World Para Athletics Championship in London yesterday.
Sun Jul 16 2017
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