Commonwealth Games host for 2026 to be decided in May
The CGF said it was keeping the proposals confidential at this stage as it seeks a replacement for the Australian state of Victoria.
Mon Apr 08 2024
Consider This: Commonwealth Games (Part 2) - Reputational Risks of Hosting Mega Events
Malaysia’s Olympic Council has received a formal invitation from the Commonwealth Games Federation to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This after the Australian state of Victoria paid the equivalent of RM1.2 billion to pull out as hosts of the next Games, citing projected cost overruns. The CGF’s invitation to Malaysia comes with an offer of £100 million (RM600 million). No decision on the offer has been made yet, however the Government says it will scrutinise the details before making a final decision, but reactions from industry stakeholders have been mixed. Should Malaysia host the 2026 Commonwealth Games? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Christopher Raj, sports analyst and former journalist. He is also a media, marketing & public relations expert.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Consider This: Commonwealth Games (Part 1) - “Once-In-a-Lifetime Opportunity” for Msia?
Malaysia’s Olympic Council has received a formal invitation from the Commonwealth Games Federation to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This after the Australian state of Victoria paid the equivalent of RM1.2 billion to pull out as hosts of the next Games, citing projected cost overruns. The CGF’s invitation to Malaysia comes with an offer of £100 million (RM600 million). No decision on the offer has been made yet, however the Government says it will scrutinise the details before making a final decision, but reactions from industry stakeholders have been mixed. Should Malaysia host the 2026 Commonwealth Games? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Datuk Dr Ramlan Aziz, Former Director-General of the National Sports Council.
Mon Mar 18 2024
PM embarks on back-to-back official visits from Melbourne to Canberra
On arrival in Canberra, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to deliver a public lecture at the Australian National University.
Thu Mar 07 2024
Pemilu 2024 (Part 3) — Charting Indonesia's Economic Path Forward
Prabowo Subianto has claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential election, after sample count results indicate he's clinched the necessary majority for a decisive win in the first round. What are the key economic challenges that the new leadership will likely face? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Rania Teguh, Research Scholar with the East Asian Bureau of Economic Research at the Australian National University.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath
Queensland Premier Steven Miles told the Australian Broadcasting Corp that 64,000 people were without power on Friday due to the storm.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Australia ports operator could be online within days after cyber incident
The Australian govt said cyber incident that forced one of its largest ports operators to suspend operations could be resolved within days.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Malaysia to experience partial solar eclipse on April 20
This phenomenon is in conjunction with the hybrid solar eclipse phenomenon that occurs north of the Australian continent.
Wed Apr 12 2023
Britain to receive rare LNG cargo from Australia, Oman
In addition to the Australian cargo, Attalos picked up the rest of the volumes via ship-to-ship transfer at Linggi, Malaysia.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Tennis - Wimbledon champion Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open next year
Djokovic is hoping to be allowed to play at the Australian Open next year despite being kicked out over his vaccination status.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Australia lifts mask mandate for airports amid rising COVID-19 cases
The Australian government said travellers will still be required to wear masks on planes to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Djokovic returns to action with victory in Dubai
Djokovic showed no sign of rust or mental baggage from the Australian Open visa saga that rocked the sports world.
Tue Feb 22 2022
Australia lists koalas as endangered in two eastern states
Australia has lost about 30 pct of its koalas over the past three years, the Australian Koala Foundation said.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Tennis - 'Where is Peng Shuai?' shirts welcome at Australian Open
Fans are free to wear "Where is Peng Shuai?" shirts at the Australian Open but they must not become "disruptive", Tiley said.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Tennis - It would be better for everyone if Djokovic were playing: Nadal
Nadal is taking no pleasure from the absence of great rival Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.
Mon Jan 17 2022
Penerbangan ke Tehran, Isfahan dan Shiraz digantung
Semua penerbangan menuju ke bandar "Tehran, Isfahan dan Shiraz, lapangan terbang Barat, Barat Laut dan Barat Daya di Iran telah digantung.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Perkembangan konflik Iran-Israel
Bagi perinciannya kita bersama Prof Dr Salawati Mat Basir, Pakar undang-undang antarabangsa Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
Fri Apr 19 2024
Menteri luar ASEAN gesa henti segera keganasan di sempadan Myanmar
Menteri luar ASEAN menggesa semua pihak menghentikan segera keganasan dan melaksanakan sekatan sepenuhnya di kawasan sempadan Myanmar.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Kes demam denggi turun, satu lagi kematian dilaporkan
Jumlah kes demam denggi menurun kepada 1,698 kes pada Minggu Epidemiologi ke-15 (ME15) iaitu dari 7 April hingga 13 April lepas berbanding 2,487 kes pada minggu sebelumnya.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Perkembangan konflik Iran-Israel
Bagi perinciannya kita bersama Dr. Noor Nirwandy Mat Noordin, Felo Operasi Psikologi Pusat Pengajian Perang Saraf Media & Informasi Universiti Institut Teknologi Mara (UiTM).
Fri Apr 19 2024
Letusan Gunung Semeru: Penduduk dipindahkan akibat banjir lahar sejuk
Sekurang-kurangnya 32 keluarga di Lumajang, Jawa Timur dipindahkan secara sukarela ke kawasan lebih selamat susulan limpahan banjir lahar sejuk yang dicetuskan Gunung Semeru pada Khamis.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Bapa didakwa bunuh bayi enam bulan
Isteri tertuduh yang berada di galeri awam menangis sebaik pertuduhan terhadap suaminya, dibacakan.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Pelancong dari China, India meningkat 78.2 peratus berikutan pelan liberalisasi visa
Pelan liberalisasi visa telah merancakkan kemasukan pelancong ke dalam negara khususnya dari China dan India dengan peningkatan sebanyak 78.2 peratus dalam tempoh tiga bulan pertama tahun ini.
Fri Apr 19 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Delegasi ke Gaza jalani latihan antikeganasan
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Bursa Malaysia dibuka meningkat, pelabur tumpu saham dengan rizab tunai tinggi
Pada 9.22 pagi, indeks petunjuk utama FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) menokok 4.86 mata kepada 1,549.62 daripada penutupan Khamis iaitu 1,544.76.
Fri Apr 19 2024