Argentina Moto GP cancelled due to economic crisis
ANKARA: The 2024 Argentina Moto GP was cancelled Wednesday due to the economic crisis in the country, Anadolu Agency (AA) quoted Moto GP as saying in a statement. “The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports confirm the cancellation of the 2024 Argentina GP. Due to the current circumstances in Argentina, the Promoter of the event has […]
Perais calls off upcoming activities
KUCHING: The Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) has postponed and cancelled upcoming activities as well as meetings until further notice. This is following the association’s president Rapelson Richard Hamit having to undergo a 14-day quarantine after a swab test due to close contact with a Covid-19 positive case. In a statement today (Mar 24), Rapelson […]
Kavadi bearer cleanses sins without piercings for Thaipusam this year
BY GOH KOK GUAN GEORGE TOWN: Apart from the large, colourful structures carried by the kavadi bearers during the Thaipusam festival, another significant characteristic about these worshippers was the piercings around their body, most notably using skewers or vel spears, symbolising the burdens they carried. However, 2021 is an unprecedented year in which the Thaipusam […]
Abang Johari cancels all programmes for the week
BY CLEMENT ERIK WONG KUCHING: Amidst Covid-19 fourth wave in the state, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is also playing his part to prevent the spread of the virus. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman cum Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said on the advice of the committee, the […]
Afternoon Christmas masses cancelled
KUCHING: All Christmas masses that are scheduled after 1pm at Catholic churches here are to be cancelled. Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kuching, Most Reverend Simon Poh said the Archdiocese has coordinated with churches throughout the city to having only one mass on Christmas morning (Dec 25) and it is to be held in English, Chinese […]
Agong declares Emergency for Batu Sapi Parliamentary constituency
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today made a Proclamation of Emergency for the Batu Sapi Parliamentary constituency, in effect cancelling the by-election for the seat. The Proclamation of Emergency based on Clause (1) Article 150 of the Federal Constitution was made after studying the explanation given by Prime Minister […]
2020 Sukma, Para Sukma cancelled, Johor to host game in 2022
PUTRAJAYA: The 2020 Malaysia Games (Sukma) and Para Sukma in Johor are finally cancelled due to the uncertainty over the Covid-19 outbreak which entered its third wave in the country. Youth and Sports Minister, Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican however said Johor would still be given the right to host the 2022 edition as […]
Mr Malaysia 2020 championships cancelled
KUALA LUMPUR: This year’s Mr Malaysia national bodybuilding competition, scheduled to be held next month, has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Body Building Federation (MBBF) secretary-general Kamarulzaman Kadir. “In such an uncertain situation, we are worried about safety while the sponsors can’t guarantee they’ll be able to provide the agreed sum. So, we’ve […]
10th Asean Para Games cancelled
HANOI: The Philippines has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Asean Para Games due to a lack of funding stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Vietnam Sports Administration. The Philippines was supposed to host the Para Games in January after the SEA Games last December. However, the event was delayed to the end of […]
New York cancels June primary
WASHINGTON: New York state will no longer hold its June 23 Democratic presidential primary amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, Democratic officials announced Monday, Anadolu Agency reported. The primary had previously been delayed from April 28 over the virus, and the Democratic members of the board voted to cancel the poll altogether, according […]
