Jinq En breaks own national record in Tokyo Olympics
Jinq En splashed her way to a new national record in the women's 100-metre (m) breaststroke event in Heat Two of the event at the Tokyo Olympics today.
Sun Jul 25 2021
Welson Sim-ply not there yet
National swimmer Welson Sim Wee Sheng failed to make the cut in the men's 400-metre (m) freestyle final at the Tokyo Olympics, here today.
Sat Jul 24 2021
PM Najib congratulates Welson Sim
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak congratulated national swimmer, Welson Sim for winning the gold medal and breaking the national record for the 400 metres free style event.
Sun Jun 11 2017
Olympics: Welson equals national record in Rio
The 19-year-old clocked 1:47.67s in Heat 3, equalling the national record which he set at the Singapore Age Group Championships in March.
Mon Aug 08 2016
National swimmer Welson Sim earns second slot to Rio Olympics
Sim's also break the national record set by Daniel Bego who clocked 1:49.21s in the 2013 FINA Swimming World Cup Championships held in the city-state.
Fri Mar 18 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024