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
Putin, with ironic smile, praises Biden for calling him a 'crazy SOB'
Vladimir Putin said his previous comments that Joe Biden was Russia's preferred candidate, had triggered Biden's "adequate reaction".
Fri Feb 23 2024
[COLUMNIST] EXPERT REACTION: COP28 Wins and Losses
Science Media Centre Malaysia asked a few climate experts for their immediate reaction.
Wed Jan 03 2024
Menu Rahmah is cheap, tasty and satisfying - KB customers
Cheap, tasty and appetising -- that was one of the reactions of satisfied customers on the first day of the Menu Rahmah programme at Mydin Tunjong Supermarket today.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Reaction to the death of Pele from around the world
Pele, one of the greatest footballers of all time, has died at the age of 82.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Pepe says 'Portuguese flag' Ronaldo is 'fine' after World Cup exit
The loss elicited an emotional reaction from Ronaldo as the five-time Ballon d'Or winner left the field in tears - his dream of winning the World Cup was over.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Reaction to Anwar Ibrahim's appointment as Malaysian prime minister
Anwar will have to address soaring inflation and slowing growth, while calming ethnic tension that has flared since a Saturday election.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Chris Rock to be first comedian to perform live on Netflix
Rock, who was smacked in the face by actor Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars ceremony has said he will discuss his reaction in the live set.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Rokok seludup bernilai RM318,056 dirampas dalam serbuan di rumah usang
Kegiatan itu dikesan ketika anggota ATB 2 menerusi Tim Quick Reaction Force (QRF) membuat rondaan Op Bentang Bersama di kawasan Kampung Batu 3.
Wed Nov 09 2022
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
Najib in jail: Politicians share various reactions
There were those who described the decision as proof that the judiciary of the country is independent of the influence of political power.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Keirin bronze feels like gold to me - Shah Firdaus
"It's as good as the gold medal!" That was the reaction of Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom after bagging the bronze medal in the men's keirin final of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Sun Jul 31 2022
Siemens unveils hydrogen-powered train
Fuel cells generate clean electricity from reactions using hydrogen and oxygen as the only emission is water.
Sun May 08 2022
With carrot and stick, China presses ahead with COVID-19 vaccinations for elderly
Officials say some of the elderly worry about potential post-vaccination reactions or deem the shots unnecessary.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Kekejaman zionis: Gaza lepasi ambang kebuluran enam minggu akan datang - WFP
Semenanjung Gaza bakal melepasi ambang kebuluran iaitu ketidakamanan makanan, kekurangan zat makanan dan kematian.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Kekejaman zionis: Halalkan penempatan haram di Tebing Barat berbahaya - A.S
Membenarkan penempatan haram di Tebing Barat akan menjadi tindakan berbahaya dan melulu.
Wed Apr 24 2024
JDT lancar jersi baharu bagi musim 2024
Jersi berwarna biru dan merah untuk beraksi di gelanggang keramat mereka manakala jersi berwarna putih untuk perlawanan di gelanggang lawan.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Kekejaman zionis: Israel langgar undang-undang antarabangsa - Badan pemantau
Sebuah kumpulan pemerhati dan pemantau berkata, Israel telah melanggar undang-undang antarabangsa dan hak asasi manusia di Gaza.
Wed Apr 24 2024
[LAPOR LANGSUNG] Gaza Freedom Flotilla: Cucu Nelson Mandela antara peserta misi bantuan
Penyertaannya dalam misi ini bagi sama-sama menyokong misi memecah sekatan rejim Israel bagi membolehkan penghantaran bantuan ke Gaza.
Wed Apr 24 2024
MYIPO sedia jaringan perlindungan, ayuh daftar sekarang
Tahap kesedaran masyarakat terutama komuniti industri perniagaan tempatan dalam mendaftar harta intelek masih rendah. Ketua Pengarah Perbadanan Harta Intelek Malaysia (MyIPO), Kamal Kormin, pendaftaran dibuat melalui perbadanan ini membolehkan syarikat serta pemilik entiti perniagaan mendapat jaringan keselamatan terutama dari segi perlindungan hak cipta serta pelbagai faedah lain.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Anugerah Media Digital Asia 2024 iktiraf agensi berita gunakan strategi media digital
Ia menerima 136 penyertaan tahun ini daripada pelbagai agensi berita serta media di rantau Asia termasuk Malaysia, Singapura, Indonesia.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Lapan mangsa tragedi selamat dikebumikan
Kesedihan ahli keluarga dan waris mengiringi perjalanan terakhir mangsa tragedi helikopter terhempas di Pangkalan Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) Lumut, Perak di beberapa lokasi pengebumian di seluruh negara pada malam Rabu.
Wed Apr 24 2024
JKM bantu kaunseling keluarga mangsa nahas helikopter Lumut
Salbiah berkata pihak JKM telah melawat tiga keluarga mangsa dari Perak iaitu di Selama, Lekir dan Sitiawan.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Freedom Flotilla to Gaza: Cucu Nelson Mandela antara peserta misi bantuan
Penyertaannya dalam misi ini bagi sama-sama menyokong misi memecah sekatan rejim Israel bagi membolehkan penghantaran bantuan ke Gaza.
Wed Apr 24 2024