Cancelling the Olympics? Huge consequences and a financial quagmire
LAUSANNE, Switzerland: Cancelling the Tokyo Olympics in response to mounting public opposition in Japan to holding the Games during the Covid-19 pandemic would be an unparalleled act in peacetime. It would represent a bombshell for the sporting world and have far-reaching and complex financial consequences. While the Japanese government and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) […]
Food and beverage traders have no choice but to adapt
MIRI: Following the city council’s decision to not hold any Ramadan bazaar during the Muslim fasting month, food and beverage traders have turned to the Internet to do business. “You don’t have a choice really. We need to adapt to change, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic,” said one food vendor, Sofina Tan. Sofina, who has […]
No Ramadan bazaar in Miri
MIRI: This year’s Ramadan bazaar will not be held in Miri for fear of the threat posed by Covid-19. Miri City Council (MCC) said this decision was taken after assessing the current Covid-19 pandemic situation in the district in particular and the state in general. Miri district which is a red zone, has recorded double-digit […]
Ramadan bazaars cancelled; Better to be safe than sorry
KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) has decided not to proceed with the organisation of the 2021 Ramadan Bazaars in Satok, Semarak and Sukma Ria areas after taking the current situation of the Covid-19 pandemic in Sarawak into account. In a press release today, its director, Dr Morshidi Ahmad said that the action was […]
MFL denies cancellation of 2021 M-League
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Football League (MFL) has denied claims that the 2021 Malaysia League (M-League) competition will be cancelled. MFL chief executive officer Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan released a statement to clarify the issue after a video entitled ‘TERKINI! LIGA MALAYSIA MUSIM 2021 MUNGKIN AKAN DIBATALKAN’ (Latest News! 2021 Malaysia League Season May Be […]
Thumbs-up to cancellation of CNY bazaar
KUCHING: The move taken by Kuching City South Council (MBKS) to cancel the annual Chinese New Year (CNY) Bazaar at Kenyalang Park is a wise one, said Sarawak Business Federation secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. He said looking at the rising number of positive Covid-19 registered in Kuching in the past few days, it is […]
Commission cancels second Trump-Biden debate
WASHINGTON: The second debate between US President Donald Trump and 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden won’t take place, the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) announced on Friday. The decision came after the panel moved to hold the second face-off, scheduled for Oct 15 in Miami, Florida, virtually, for the health and safety of all […]
Federation cancels three more badminton tournaments
KUALA LUMPUR: Three more badminton tournaments have been called off by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The tournaments are the 2020 Australian Open (June 2-7), Hyderabad Open (Aug 11-16) and also the Korean Masters (Nov 24-29). BWF, in the statement issued Friday, said the Australian Open which previously being suspended due to […]
No UPSR, PT3, SPM & SVM this year
PUTRAJAYA: No Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR), Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3), Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) examinations will be held this year. Education Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin in a special press conference here today announced that this year’s UPSR and PT3 examinations slated for September and early October have been cancelled, while SPM […]
Most want Ramadan bazaar cancelled
KUCHING: The authorities must consider public interest and sentiments in deciding whether the Ramadan Bazaar should be held even after the movement control order (MCO) is lifted. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah noted that most people are hoping that the annual bazaar would be cancelled out of […]
