
Olympics: Figure skating - Skaters bid farewell to Beijing Games with sparkle-filled show
The world's best figure skaters put aside competition nerves and concerns about scores on Sunday as they let loose on the final day.
Sun Feb 20 2022

Olympics - Beijing to close Games marked by COVID measures, Valieva doping scandal
Beijing hands the Olympic flag to Milan-Cortina today.
Sun Feb 20 2022

Olympics - Under 100,000 spectators have attended Beijing Games, organiser says
The crowds were generally far smaller than the 30 pct capacity an International Olympic Committee official had earlier said was hoped for.
Sat Feb 19 2022

Beijing 2022: Jeffrey falters, Malaysia's challenge ends
Malaysia's challenge at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics came to an end after national Alpine skier Jeffrey Webb failed to make headway in the men's slalom event.
Wed Feb 16 2022

Olympics: Valieva cleared to compete after CAS ruling citing 'exceptional circumstances'
CAS cited the fact that Valieva is a "protected person" under WADA rules as one of the exceptional circumstances underpinning its decision.
Mon Feb 14 2022

Panda 'phenomenon' surprises Beijing Olympics mascot designer
Bing Dwen Dwen has become the latest must-have item for keen fans with long queues at Olympic souvenir shops.
Mon Feb 14 2022

We couldn't have the Beijing Olympics without snow machines. How do they work, and what's the environmental cost?
Beijing receives almost no annual snowfall and has an average temperature just below 0, even in the winter month of February.
Mon Feb 14 2022

Olympics - Valieva doping case to go unanswered in CAS ruling on Monday
The positive result was not reported for more than six weeks, allowing Valieva to compete on Feb. 7 with the winning Russian (ROC) team.
Mon Feb 14 2022

China issues blizzard alert in first Beijing snowfall of Olympics
Significant snowfall is expected in large parts of northern China including Beijing, the capital and current site of the Winter Olympics.
Sun Feb 13 2022

Olympics: Heavy snow a welcome 'problem' for Beijing venues
The opening races at the nearby cross-country and biathlon centres took place in temperatures lower than -10 degrees Celsius (14F).
Sat Feb 12 2022

Beijing Olympics to bring in more spectators
Beijing Organising Committee for the Winter Olympics did not specify how many more spectators it will add to the events.
Fri Feb 11 2022

Winter Olympics: Aruwin ends first Beijing task in top 40
National alpine skier, Aruwin Salehhuddin ended her first challenge in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics by being in the top 40 in Run 2 of the women's giant slalom event today.
Mon Feb 07 2022

Winter Olympics: National alpine skier Aruwin qualifies for Run 2
National alpine skier, Aruwin Salehhuddin managed to make the cut for Run 2 of the women's giant slalom event of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics today.
Mon Feb 07 2022

Saifuddin congratulates China for hosting 2022 Winter Olympics
Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah on Saturday congratulated China for hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Sat Feb 05 2022

Olympics - Beijing Games burst into life under shadow of COVID and conflict
The scintillating opening ceremony ended with a member of China's Uyghur minority helping to light the Olympic cauldron.
Sat Feb 05 2022

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill
The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025