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
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: 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
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
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
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
Tokyo 2020 Olympics next target for Azizulhasni
"Of course becoming a world champion was my dream, and until now, I cannot believe that I actually managed to achieve it."
Mon Apr 17 2017
Pandelela, Nur Dhabitah receive four year sponsorship from Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) today announced a four-year sponsorship for Olympic divers, Pandelela Rinong and Nur Dhabitah Sabri.
Tue Dec 20 2016
Badminton: New format would tempt Lee for Tokyo 2020
Malaysia's world number one Lee Chong Wei said a new scoring format could tempt him to extend his career to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and take yet another shot at an elusive badminton gold medal.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Rio 2016: V Shem-Wee Kiong can now aim for gold at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Netizens applauded Malaysia's doubles pair, Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong performance in the men's doubles finals at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, and encouraged the duo to clinch the gold medal in Tokyo.
Sun Aug 21 2016
'Now we plan for Tokyo 2020 Olympics', says Khairy
Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says Rio 2016 was the best Olympics campaign after the country bagged four silver and one bronze medals.
Sat Aug 20 2016
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 releases shortlist of new logo proposals
Tokyo 2020 Olympic organisers on Friday unveiled a shortlist of four new logos more than six months after the original choice was scrapped over an embarrassing plagiarism scandal.
Fri Apr 08 2016
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative
The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024
12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin
Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025
A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.
Mon Nov 25 2024