
Ex-head of Tokyo Olympics organising committee arrested for bribery
The former head of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games organising committee, Haruyuki Takahashi, has been arrested on the suspicion of receiving a bribe.
Wed Aug 17 2022

Wei Chong-Kai Wun downs Olympic champs Lee Yang-Wang Chi Lin to win Taipei Open
National men's doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun created a major upset by beating 2020 Tokyo Olympics champions Lee Yang-Wang Chi Lin to win the Taipei Open today.
Sun Jul 24 2022

Need to work double hard to beat Axelsen - Chong Wei
Axelsen, who is the current world number one, is also seen to have become an even more matured player after winning the Tokyo Olympics.
Thu Jun 23 2022

SEA Games: Nur Dhabitah not putting too much pressure on herself
With the opportunity to contribute the first gold medal for Malaysia at the 31st SEA Games, Nur Dhabitah Sabri, who begins her event at the My Dinh Aquatic Centre isn't putting pressure on herself.
Sat May 07 2022

Axelsen supports Zii Jia's decision to quit BAM
2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medallist and world number one shuttler, Viktor Axelsen has expressed his support for Lee Zii Jia's decision to quit the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM).
Thu Jan 20 2022

Sport's enduring appeal lit up 2021 but pandemic still tough opponent
The year ended with society, and sport, tackling a worrying new COVID variant and sports bodies will be watching anxiously over the next few weeks as the virus refuses to be beaten.
Mon Dec 13 2021

Sudirman Cup: Chong Wei, Greysia Polii praise young national squad
Indonesia's women's doubles player and Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 gold medalist praised the performance of the young Malaysian team which eliminated her country in the quarter-finals of the Sudirman Cup
Sat Oct 02 2021

Ziyad's issue: Investigation committee to meet next week - Ahmad Faizal
Ahmad Faizal said findings from the committee would be handed over to the ministry after Oct 8.
Wed Sep 29 2021

Gymnastics - Biles says she should have quit before Tokyo Games
Biles said she should have quit gymnastics "way before Tokyo," where she suffered from a case of "twisties".
Tue Sep 28 2021

Muhammad Ziyad issue: PCM has obtained CCTV footage from organisers - Megat Shahriman
The PCM has obtained CCTV footage at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium from the organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games with regard to the issue of Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli's disqualification.
Sat Sep 18 2021

King praises Olympians, Paralympians, frontliners battling COVID-19
His Majesty expressed his appreciation by asking the MPs to stand to give a resounding applause to them when opening the session today.
Mon Sep 13 2021

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

Tokyo 2020: Reports from coaches, officials coming in - NSC
NSC have started getting reports from coaches and officials involved in the Tokyo Olympics for the purpose of carrying out a post-mortem.
Tue Sep 07 2021

Ahmad Faizal announces three agendas in preparation for Paris 2024 and beyond
Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu has announced three agendas to prepare the national contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.
Mon Sep 06 2021

Azizulhasni hopes Beasley's contract is extended
National top cyclist, Datuk Azizulhasni Awang hopes the contract of national track cycling chief coach, John Beasley would be extended for at least three more years.
Wed Aug 25 2021

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025