KUALA LUMPUR: The national basketball squad can expect handsome rewards if they win medals at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia. Malaysian Basketball Association (MABA) president, Datuk Seri Lee Tian Hock said the reward initiative was an effort to motivate about 40 cagers and MABA officials to win medals at
BERLIN: Germany remains an important location for mafia activities, a Green Party lawmaker said on Wednesday, as a huge police operation targeted members of Italy’s powerful ‘Ndrangheta Mafia in Germany and in several other European countries, reported news agency dpa. “This is a long-prepared and hard blow against the mafia
KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s Sudirman Cup badminton squad will tune up for the last time for the prestigious tournament when they compete in the President’s Cup at Juara Stadium, Bukit Kiara, this Sunday (May 7). The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) in a statement today said the simulation tournament for
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Sports Institute (ISN) has advised sports enthusiasts and athletes to take some preventive measures when doing activities outdoors to reduce complications due to the current hot spell. ISN in a statement today provided recommendations and guidelines aimed at preventing heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, muscle cramps,
KUALA LUMPUR: The United States (US) has reaffirmed its support for the Philippines, a treaty ally, in light of recent harassment by China’s coast guard in the South China Sea, said US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink today. He said the best
BERLIN: An annual index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) highlighted the threat to press freedom posed by fake content, reported news agency dpa. According to the 2023 World Press Freedom Index, published on Wednesday, the environment for journalism is “very serious” in 31 countries, “difficult” in 42, “problematic” in 55
MOSCOW: Russian forces again launched more than two dozen drone attacks across Ukraine overnight, Ukrainian authorities said on Wednesday morning, reported news agency dpa. A total of 26 drones were launched from the Bryansk region and the eastern shore of the Sea of Azov, according to the Ukrainian military’s general
MELAKA: Melaka will host the 19th Asian Karate Championships at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh on July 20-22. Malaysian Karate Federation (MAKAF) president Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad said a total of 1,500 exponents from 45 countries, including Malaysia, will be competing in the three-day meet. “MAKAF
KUALA LUMPUR: To be listed along world legends in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Hall of Fame is already a historic feat for national badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei. But, he felt what makes it even more special, is being inducted together with his on-court nemesis Lin Dan of
By Nina Muslim KUALA LUMPUR: This Labour Day, employees voiced out their pressing concerns about the rising cost of living and labour shortage as the world continues to recover from the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Malaysia has already been having issues with stagnant wages before the pandemic
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