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
PM Muhyiddin hails Azizulhasni as 'real champion for Malaysians'
Muhyiddin has described track cyclist Mohd Azizulhasni Awang as the real champion for the people of Malaysia despite missing out on gold in keirin at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Sun Aug 08 2021
FACTBOX - Five financial implications of the Olympics
The close of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics does not mean the end of financial questions surrounding an event that went ahead without spectators.
Sun Aug 08 2021
Olympics: Japan ends Tokyo 2020 with record medal haul
Japan concluded the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with a record haul of 27 gold medals.
Sun Aug 08 2021
Olympics: One and done? Karate ponders uncertain Olympic future after Tokyo debut
Karate had its long-awaited moment at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics last week but does it deserve a place in future Games?
Sun Aug 08 2021
Nur Dhabitah champing at the bit to get started
The challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic has only fueled the spirit of young national diver Nur Dhabitah Sabri ahead of competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Thu Jul 29 2021
2020 Olympics: Designer of tanjak takes pride his artwork catches world's attention
The stylish tanjak (headgear) worn by the male members of the Malaysian contingent at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics last night had certainly attracted the attention of many.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Japan stages scaled down, yet spectacular Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
After numerous challenges and hiccups over the past 18 months, Japan finally defied the COVID-19 pandemic to successfully stage a high-tech and vibrant Tokyo 2020 Olympics Opening Ceremony tonight.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Country has high hopes on Olympic, Paralympic contingents - DPM
Malaysia has high hopes for the national contingents to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games to do well and see the Jalur Gemilang raised and the national anthem played.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Tokyo 2020: 'Demi Malaysia' chosen as theme song for national contingent
"Demi Malaysia" has been chosen as the official theme song to ignite the spirit of the national contingent and the people for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in July and August.
Sat Jul 10 2021
Agong congratulates national contingents to Tokyo 2020
His Majesty today congratulated the country's athletes on their success in qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
Tue Jul 06 2021
Olympics - World's oldest person pulls out of torch relay
Kane Tanaka has decided not to take part in the torch relay for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics over pandemic fears.
Wed May 05 2021
Track cyclist Muhammad Fadhil first athlete to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Fadhil is among 264 national athletes and officials who will be vaccinated ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics this year.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Japan's ruling party wants more women at meetings, but stay quiet
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has proposed a new plan that allows five female lawmakers to join the party's key meetings as observers.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Pandelela undeterred by COVID-19 threat
Pandelela said as a leading athlete she had no choice but to do her best to meet the KPI for her mission although her preparation and training had been disrupted by the pandemic.
Thu May 14 2020
'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
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024