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Tennis - Djokovic two wins away from ending 2024 barren run after reaching Geneva Open semi-final

Tennis - Djokovic two wins away from ending 2024 barren run after reaching Geneva Open semi-final

World number one Novak Djokovic beat Tallon Griekspoor to advance to the semi-finals of the Geneva Open.
Fri May 24 2024
Tennis: Djokovic's Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab top ranking at Roland Garros

Tennis: Djokovic's Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab top ranking at Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic's shock exit from the Italian Open could prove to be a decisive moment in the race for the world number one spot.
Mon May 13 2024
Badminton - Former world number one Momota announces retirement

Badminton - Former world number one Momota announces retirement

Kento Momota he is retiring from badminton, after the former world number one failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
Thu Apr 18 2024
All England: Pearly-Thinaah eliminate world number one pair to advance to quarter-finals

All England: Pearly-Thinaah eliminate world number one pair to advance to quarter-finals

It was the first victory for the country's pair against the four-time world champion pair after losing in their last five encounters.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Tennis - No writing off Djokovic yet even as young guns gain ground

Tennis - No writing off Djokovic yet even as young guns gain ground

Novak Djokovic remains world number one but twice major champion Carlos Alcaraz is hot on his heels.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Tennis - Murray wins first match in Washington since tearful 2018 appearance

Tennis - Murray wins first match in Washington since tearful 2018 appearance

The 36-year-old former world number one recovered in the opening set tiebreak to defeat American Brandon Nakashima.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Axelsen inspired by Chong Wei, hopes to chase more titles

Axelsen inspired by Chong Wei, hopes to chase more titles

World number one shuttler, Viktor Axelsen is currently unbeatable and is in a class of his own but the Dane admits that he still has a long way to go to match Datuk Lee Chong Wei's success.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Tennis: Rune into Paris semis after Alcaraz retires, Djokovic advances

Tennis: Rune into Paris semis after Alcaraz retires, Djokovic advances

World number one Carlos Alcaraz retired injured against Holger Rune at the Paris Masters.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Tennis: Reaction to Federer announcing his retirement

Tennis: Reaction to Federer announcing his retirement

Twenty-times Grand Slam champion and former world number one announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 41.
Fri Sep 16 2022
M'sian men's dodgeball team capture world title in Canada

M'sian men's dodgeball team capture world title in Canada

The Malaysian men's team, ranked world number one, had also emerged champions in 2017 and 2018.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Aaron-Wooi Yik set sights on world no 1 ranking, World Tour title

Aaron-Wooi Yik set sights on world no 1 ranking, World Tour title

National men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik are now setting their sights on winning the world number one ranking and their inaugural BWF World Tour title.
Thu Sep 01 2022
APG: Liek Hou lives up to top billing, bags gold in Solo

APG: Liek Hou lives up to top billing, bags gold in Solo

World number one and Tokyo 2020 Paralympics gold medallist Cheah Liek Hou lived up to his top billing in the ASEAN Para Games (APG) by bagging the SU5 men's singles gold today.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Axelsen elated to end 10-year wait for Malaysia Open title

Axelsen elated to end 10-year wait for Malaysia Open title

World number one men's singles shuttler Viktor Axelsen is elated to finally win his first Malaysia Open Badminton Championship title after making his debut in the 2012 edition.
Sun Jul 03 2022
Tennis - World number one Swiatek seeking key to unlock grass riddle

Tennis - World number one Swiatek seeking key to unlock grass riddle

Swiatek arrived at the All England Club without a competitive match on the surface, opts to rest after winning her second Roland Garros.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Need to work double hard to beat Axelsen - Chong Wei

Need to work double hard to beat Axelsen - Chong Wei

Axelsen, who is the current world number one, is also seen to have become an even more matured player after winning the Tokyo Olympics.
Thu Jun 23 2022
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024