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
Operasi LRA Sungai Linggi dihentikan, air berbau minyak
Operasi di Loji Rawatan Air Sungai Linggi Port Dickson terpaksa ditutup sementara berikutan terdapat masalah kualiti air mentah susulan terdapat bau minyak yang tinggi.
Sun May 05 2024
Tambah ahli Bersatu hadapi PRN Sabah - Muhyiddin
Parti Bersatu Sabah diminta untuk memperkukuhkan parti dengan menambah keahlian bagi menghadapi pilihan raya negeri (PRN) nanti.
Sun May 05 2024
TH lakukan persiapan akhir, sedia sambut ketibaan jemaah haji
Berbaki empat hari lagi untuk penerbangan pertama jemaah Malaysia, petugas Tabung Haji (TH) semakin giat melakukan persiapan akhir.
Sun May 05 2024
32 lagi rakyat Palestin terbunuh
Sekurang-kurangnya 32 rakyat Palestin terbunuh, manakala 41 lagi cedera dalam tempoh 24 jam lalu ketika Israel meneruskan serangan ke atas Semenanjung Gaza yang dikepung.
Sun May 05 2024
Sahabat sungai guna puisi tingkat kesedaran mengenai kebersihan sungai
Sahabat Sungai Malaysia menggunakan medium puisi untuk meningkatkan kesedaran mengenai kebersihan sungai.
Sun May 05 2024
Inovasi Lemang Cikgu siap dalam tempoh sejam setengah
Pengusaha Lemang Cikgu, perkenal inovasi memasak dengan menggunakan peralatan, yang membolehkan lemang siap dalam tempoh sejam setengan sahaja.
Sun May 05 2024
Penunjuk perasaan dihentikan basikal polis Michigan
Penunjuk perasaan di luar Muzium Seni Universiti Michigan ditolak anggota polis menggunakan basikal mereka pada Jumaat malam.
Sun May 05 2024
Perdana Menteri bakal rasmi peluncuran NACS, strategi baharu perangi rasuah
Kerajaan akan melancarkan Strategi Pembanterasan Rasuah Nasional (National Anti-Corruption Strategies, NACS) 2024-2028.
Sun May 05 2024
Mangsa banjir di Kota Tinggi kekal 300 orang
Jumlah mangsa banjir di daerah ini kekal 300 orang daripada 69 keluarga.
Sun May 05 2024
Malaysia terus komited sokong OIC
Malaysia terus berpegang teguh kepada sokongan terhadap pertubuhan kerjasama islam (OIC) dalam mempromosi keamanan, keselamatan dan pembangunan ummah.
Sun May 05 2024