
Goodbye Malaysia, over to you Philippines
SEAGF president Tan Sri Tunku Imran Tuanku Jaafar handed the flag to the Philippines Olympic Committee (POC) president Jose Cojuangco Jr. who in turn presented it to Alan Peter Cayetano.
Thu Aug 31 2017

SEAGF looks for new host for 2019 SEA Games
The pull-out is due to ongoing acts of terrorism and atrocities which have hit Mindanao, the southern Island in the country.
Sun Jul 23 2017

OCM requests zero-rated GST for sports sponsorships
OCM President Tunku Tan Sri Imran Tuanku Ja'afar says the request was a resolution passed unanimously at the 36th annual general meeting of OCM today.
Sat Jun 17 2017

2022 Commonwealth Games not a traditional bid process, says Tunku Imran
This is not a traditional bid process but a partnership approach led by the CGF with the prospective interested countries and we are delighted to be part of the selection process.
Sat Jun 03 2017

Sea Games: No special privileges for Paralympic athletes - SEAGF
Paralympic athletes who compete in the SEA Games would not be allowed to seek for special privileges or 'extras' such as using special equipment and care, to avoid having an advantage.
Wed Mar 22 2017

Decision to bid for 2022 Commonwealth Games will depend on govt consent
The decision to bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games will heavily depend on the government's greenlight since hosting the games will involve a huge sum of money.
Tue Mar 14 2017

SEA Games: We're on track - Tunku Imran
Tan Sri Tunku Imran Tuanku Ja'afar said he was confident all the planning would go on as scheduled and would ensure all the milestones are met.
Sat Mar 04 2017

Chong Wei to be flag bearer at Rio Olympics
Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Norza Zakaria described Chong Wei's appointment as timely.
Thu Jun 02 2016

Zika: OCM won't stop Rio Olympics squad from withdrawing
Malaysian athletes who qualify to Rio can make their own decision as to withdraw or participate in the Olympics this August.
Mon May 30 2016

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