![Windfall for Olympic, Paralympic shuttlers who won medals Windfall for Olympic, Paralympic shuttlers who won medals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631189275_TanSriMohamadNorz.jpg)
Windfall for Olympic, Paralympic shuttlers who won medals
National men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik received a windfall for their bronze medal triumph at the recent Tokyo 2020 Olympics, totalling RM180,000 today.
Thu Sep 09 2021
![Paralympic athletes receive warm welcome home Paralympic athletes receive warm welcome home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81630971424_LatifRomlyCheahL.jpg)
Paralympic athletes receive warm welcome home
The final batch of Malaysian athletes from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games received a warm welcome upon their arrival at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) here, this afternoon.
Mon Sep 06 2021
![Liek Hou was too excited to sleep after historic gold medal win Liek Hou was too excited to sleep after historic gold medal win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71630768700_CheahLiekHou.jpg)
Liek Hou was too excited to sleep after historic gold medal win
Liek Hou said he received congratulatory messages from many people and felt special for garnering the gold yesterday.
Sun Sep 05 2021
![Look who's laughing now! Liek Hou goes from being teased to Paralympic gold medallist Look who's laughing now! Liek Hou goes from being teased to Paralympic gold medallist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41630739387_TBCHEAH.jpg)
Look who's laughing now! Liek Hou goes from being teased to Paralympic gold medallist
Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Cheah Liek Hou used to be teased and laughed at about his physical impairment during his younger days. But look who's laughing now!
Sat Sep 04 2021
![2020 Tokyo Olympics medal target a brave, realistic, achievable move 2020 Tokyo Olympics medal target a brave, realistic, achievable move](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61626679713_AtletTokyoOlimpi.jpg)
2020 Tokyo Olympics medal target a brave, realistic, achievable move
The three medal target, including one gold medal, given to the Malaysian contingent headed to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games is a brave but achievable move.
Mon Jul 19 2021
![Viral news on Rafiz Sidek's death fake - Rashid Viral news on Rafiz Sidek's death fake - Rashid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/71486813926_RazifSidek.jpg)
Viral news on Rafiz Sidek's death fake - Rashid
The news of the death of former national badminton doubles player, Datuk Razif Sidek which went viral on social sites today is not true, said his younger brother, Rashid Sidek.
Sat Feb 11 2017
![Rashid can still contribute from outside BAM - Khairy Rashid can still contribute from outside BAM - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-09/71379685795_295x200.jpg)
Rashid can still contribute from outside BAM - Khairy
Coach Rashid Sidek can still contribute to the development of badminton in the country although he has decided to sever ties with BAM.
Tue Mar 31 2015
![Rashid Sidek, Rosman Razak leave BAM Rashid Sidek, Rosman Razak leave BAM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-03/81427802251_295x200.jpg)
Rashid Sidek, Rosman Razak leave BAM
The national coaches decide to not renew their contracts which ended today, despite a salary review by the Badminton Association of Malaysia.
Tue Mar 31 2015
![Frost to announce his 'team' tomorrow Frost to announce his 'team' tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-03/61425306368_295x200.jpg)
Frost to announce his 'team' tomorrow
Names of coaches who will be retained by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) will be known tomorrow.
Mon Mar 30 2015
![April 11 is an important date for me - Lee Chong Wei April 11 is an important date for me - Lee Chong Wei](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-03/71425980470_295x200.jpg)
April 11 is an important date for me - Lee Chong Wei
National shuttler Lee Chong Wei hops for a favourable result in Amsterdam so he could return to the courts before the Olympic games.
Tue Mar 10 2015
![Malaysia fail to reach Axiata Cup final Malaysia fail to reach Axiata Cup final](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/81417476102_295x200.jpg)
Malaysia fail to reach Axiata Cup final
Indonesia booked their final berth after winning six sets compared to four by Malaysia after both teams were tied with two games each.
Sat Dec 06 2014
![Rashid's willingness to stay on hoped will result in gold medals Rashid's willingness to stay on hoped will result in gold medals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-09/71379685795_295x200.jpg)
Rashid's willingness to stay on hoped will result in gold medals
The success of Malaysia's world number one men's singles player Datuk Lee Chong Wei very much depended on Rashid as his coach.
Sat Aug 16 2014
![It will be a tough call in the next Thomas Cup, says Rashid It will be a tough call in the next Thomas Cup, says Rashid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-05/51401071821_295x200.jpg)
It will be a tough call in the next Thomas Cup, says Rashid
In two years time without Datuk Lee Chong Wei we will not be so strong, says national coach, Rashid Sidek.
Mon May 26 2014
![Thomas Cup: Malaysia to play against Denmark in the quarterfinals Thomas Cup: Malaysia to play against Denmark in the quarterfinals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-05/71400739503_295x200.jpg)
Thomas Cup: Malaysia to play against Denmark in the quarterfinals
Malaysia's target for the Thomas Cup is to qualify for the semifinals while China is the defending champion.
Thu May 22 2014
![Rashid ready to get on with task and not worry over 'Spilled Milk' Rashid ready to get on with task and not worry over 'Spilled Milk'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-09/71379685795_295x200.jpg)
Rashid ready to get on with task and not worry over 'Spilled Milk'
The former national singles coach started 'work' after deciding to retract his resignation.
Wed Oct 02 2013
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025