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
PAC2024 : Lenggong lokasi pertama, tawar produk pelancongan menarik
Lenggong dipilih menjadi lokasi pertama penganjuran PAC 2024 dalam usaha memperkenalkan produk sedia ada di Lenggong Geopark yang bakal diangkat sebagai UNESCO Global Geopark.
Thu May 02 2024
SUKMA: Sarawak mahu guna kelebihan sebagai tuan rumah untuk muncul juara
Sarawak mahu menggunakan kelebihan sebagai tuan rumah Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA) tahun ini untuk muncul sebagai juara temasya sukan dwi-tahunan itu.
Thu May 02 2024
Guna mesin layan diri IPR, pendapatan suami isteri lonjak lima kali ganda
Sepasang suami isteri tidak menyangka maklumat yang diperoleh daripada Facebook mengenai IPR membantu mereka meraih pendapatan hampir lima kali ganda.
Thu May 02 2024
Mahkamah tolak saman pegawai khas AG terhadap Rewcastle-Brown
Mahkamah Tinggi menolak saman fitnah yang difailkan oleh iaitu Mabel Sheela Mutthiah terhadap Editor Sarawak Report Clare Rewcastle-Brown.
Thu May 02 2024
Suspek abai penumpang ketika kapal terbakar dihukum penjara
Penantian lima tahun buat keluarga mangsa bot penyelam Conception untuk melihat suspek yang bertanggungjawab mengabai serta menyebabkan kematian 34 penumpang berakhir dengan keadilan buat mereka.
Kapten Jerry Boylan, 70 tahun dihukum penjara 10 tahun selepas terjun ke laut bagi menyelamatkan diri sendiri bersama empat anak kapal lain dalam kejadian kebakaran ngeri yang berlaku pada jam 2 pagi di Pelabuhan Platt berhampiran Pulau Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara.
Kapten Jerry Boylan, 70 tahun dihukum penjara 10 tahun selepas terjun ke laut bagi menyelamatkan diri sendiri bersama empat anak kapal lain dalam kejadian kebakaran ngeri yang berlaku pada jam 2 pagi di Pelabuhan Platt berhampiran Pulau Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara.
Thu May 02 2024
Pengaruh pemberontak semakin kuat & meluas di Colombia
Seorang kanak-kanak memegang belon berwarna merah, kuning dan biru -warna bendera negara Colombia di sebuah sekolah yang dibina serta dibiayai sepenuhnya oleh Estado Mayor Central (EMC), kumpulan yang diselia oleh pemberontak yang menguasai pelbagai kawasan di negara itu.
Senario ini memberi mesej mendalam bahawa usaha damai kerajaan pusat dengan kumpulan pemberontak Angkatan Bersenjata Revolusi Colombia (FARC) yang menyelia EMC itu, dilihat sukar.
Senario ini memberi mesej mendalam bahawa usaha damai kerajaan pusat dengan kumpulan pemberontak Angkatan Bersenjata Revolusi Colombia (FARC) yang menyelia EMC itu, dilihat sukar.
Thu May 02 2024
Palestin mohon Mesir benarkan permit sementara buat rakyat
Kedutaan Palestin Mesir memohon agar rakyatnya diberikan permit kependudukan untuk sementara waktu.
Duta Besar Palestin di Kaherah, Diab al-Louh pada Khamis memberitahu, kebenaran itu sekurang-kurangnya dapat mengurangkan kesengsaraan berterusan yang dihadapi penduduk di Gaza sehingga perang di wilayah itu selesai.
Duta Besar Palestin di Kaherah, Diab al-Louh pada Khamis memberitahu, kebenaran itu sekurang-kurangnya dapat mengurangkan kesengsaraan berterusan yang dihadapi penduduk di Gaza sehingga perang di wilayah itu selesai.
Thu May 02 2024
Malaysia kecam serangan pelampau Israel ke atas konvoi bantuan kemanusiaan Jordan
Malaysia mengecam sekeras-kerasnya serangan terang-terangan tanpa belas belas kasihan pelampau Israel ke atas konvoi bantuan kemanusiaan Jordan yang sedang menuju ke Gaza pada Rabu.
Thu May 02 2024
Polis surai himpunan dengan bom flash bangs
Selepas gagal untuk mematuhi arahan bersurai dalam tempoh 24 jam, polis bertindak lebih ganas dengan merempuh penghadang yang menempatkan kem penyokong Palestin di Universiti California, Los Angeles (LA).
Bukan itu sahaja, bom tangan flash bangs turut dilemparkan ke kawasan yang menempatkan mahasiswa-mahasiswa serta penyokong yang berhimpun sebagai tanda solidariti kepada rakyat Palestin.
Bukan itu sahaja, bom tangan flash bangs turut dilemparkan ke kawasan yang menempatkan mahasiswa-mahasiswa serta penyokong yang berhimpun sebagai tanda solidariti kepada rakyat Palestin.
Thu May 02 2024
AS tak senang Malaysia pertahankan Iran
Mohamed Nazri memaklumkan, ini kali kedua beliau dipanggil oleh Jabatan Negara Amerika Syarikat sejak mula bertugas lebih setahun yang lalu.
Thu May 02 2024