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
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
Instead of playing centre court in Australia, Djokovic takes selfies in Dubai
On the first day of the Australian Open, the world's best male tennis player was taking selfies with fans at a Dubai airport arrivals gate.
Mon Jan 17 2022
Axelsen rangkul gelaran kedua Masters Malaysia
Axelsen mengambil masa 63 minit untuk menewaskan Zii Jia, pemain ranking ke-10 dunia dengan keputusan 21-6, 20-22, 21-23.
Sun May 26 2024
Zhi Yi ubati kekecewaan slot Olimpik Paris dengan gelaran Masters Malaysia
Pemain China berusia 24 tahun itu bangkit daripada ketinggalan menewaskan bekas juara dunia PV Sindhu 16-21, 21-5, 21-16 pada aksi final.
Sun May 26 2024
Pemimpin Korea Selatan, China dan Jepun bertemu untuk dialog tiga pihak pertama sejak 2019
Ini menandakan sidang kemuncak tiga pihak pertama antara negara-negara Asia berkenaan sejak Disember 2019.
Sun May 26 2024
10,000 sertai protes 'pelancong balik rumah!' di Mallorca
Penganjur mendakwa 25,000 orang menghadiri acara itu dan mengecam peningkatan jumlah pengunjung dan rumah percutian di pulau itu.
Sun May 26 2024
Suhu tertinggi direkodkan di Mexico City
Awal minggu ini, media melaporkan bahawa sekurang-kurangnya 138 ekor monyet mati di selatan Mexico akibat cuaca panas.
Sun May 26 2024
3 cap jari di lokasi Faisal Halim disimbah asid tiada dalam rekod JPN
Polis sudah mendapatkan bantuan JPN bagi membuat semakan terhadap cari jari yang dianalisis pihak forensik.
Sun May 26 2024
Lantikan terajui PKR Sabah adalah taklif, bukan tashrif - Mustapha
Katanya, perubahan kepimpinan di peringkat negeri menzahirkan nilai parti yang sentiasa membudayakan amalan demokrasi dan mengangkat kearifan.
Sun May 26 2024
Indonesia sokong keputusan ICJ supaya Israel hentikan serangan ke atas Rafah
Kementerian Luar Indonesia menyatakan sokongan terhadap keputusan terkini Mahkamah Keadilan Antarabangsa (ICJ) yang mengarahkan Israel supaya segera menghentikan serangan tenteranya ke atas Rafah.
Sun May 26 2024
KPKT sasar 70 peratus pembabitan penduduk PPR dalam KOSIS
Setakat ini, 60 peratus penduduk membabitkan 17 PPR di seluruh negara telah menyertai program KOSIS sejak dilancarkan pada 2019.
Sun May 26 2024
Presiden Zelensky rayu pemimpin dunia sertai Sidang Kemuncak Keamanan
Zelensky menyatakan, rakyat Ukraine tidak mahu Piagam PBB diabaikan, seperti buku-buku yang terbakar.
Sun May 26 2024