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MAS will make an official announcement regarding the appointment of foreign coaches for the national diving and swimming squads once all processes are finalised. - Bernama file photo
MAS will make an official announcement regarding the appointment of foreign coaches for the national diving and swimming squads once all processes are finalised. - Bernama file photo
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Diving: It’s performance, not age, that matters
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia Aquatics (MAS) has acknowledged concerns over the stagnation of several...
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How a ‘Hyperactive’ Student Became Malaysia’s Chess Powerhouse
What do the lightning-fast reflexes of a badminton court and the silent, calculated intensity of a...
Among the athletes who received the incentive were Tan Sri Dr M Jegathesan, Gladys Chai Ng Mei, Khoo Chong Beng, V. Subramaniam, Datuk Rabuan Pit, Datuk M. Rajamani and Datuk Zaiton Othman. - Bernama photo
Among the athletes who received the incentive were Tan Sri Dr M Jegathesan, Gladys Chai Ng Mei, Khoo Chong Beng, V. Subramaniam, Datuk Rabuan Pit, Datuk M. Rajamani and Datuk Zaiton Othman. - Bernama photo
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Malaysia athletics honours past greats with incentive payments
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia Athletics (MA) settled the payment of reward incentives to former track and...
US former tennis player Serena Williams. Photo by Michael Tran/AFP FILE PIX
US former tennis player Serena Williams. Photo by Michael Tran/AFP FILE PIX
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Serena Williams refuses to rule out return to tennis
LOS ANGELES - Serena Williams has reignited speculation that she could make a return to tennis,...
Hyrox is an indoor fitness competition that combines endurance running with functional strength workouts. Photo: Hyrox
Hyrox is an indoor fitness competition that combines endurance running with functional strength workouts. Photo: Hyrox
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Yes, it’s happening: Hyrox lands in Kuala Lumpur this December
MALAYSIA is set to join the global Hyrox circuit, with Kuala Lumpur expected to host its first Hyrox...
Yeo Jia Min showing her engagement ring, with Pang Sheng Jun by her side in an Instagram post announcing their engagement on Dec 30. Photo: YEO JIA MIN/INSTAGRAM
Yeo Jia Min showing her engagement ring, with Pang Sheng Jun by her side in an Instagram post announcing their engagement on Dec 30. Photo: YEO JIA MIN/INSTAGRAM
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‘Yes to forever’: Shuttler Yeo Jia Min announces engagement to former swimmer Pang Sheng Jun
SHAH ALAM – Singapore badminton ace Yeo Jia Min and former national swimmer Pang Sheng Jun have...
The Sydney Opera House is illuminated with candlelights in Sydney on December 21, 2025, as part of a national day of reflection honouring the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. (Photo by GEORGE CHAN / AFP)
The Sydney Opera House is illuminated with candlelights in Sydney on December 21, 2025, as part of a national day of reflection honouring the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. (Photo by GEORGE CHAN / AFP)
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World bids farewell to 2025, a year of Trump, truces and turmoil
SYDNEY, Australia - New Year's Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday, waving...
This photo illustration taken in Washington, DC, on Dec 23, 2025 shows part of a new batch of files released on Tuesday by the US government in relation to the notorious late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein containing numerous references to Donald Trump, including documents detailing flights he took on his then close friend&#039;s private jet. - (Photo by AFP)
This photo illustration taken in Washington, DC, on Dec 23, 2025 shows part of a new batch of files released on Tuesday by the US government in relation to the notorious late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein containing numerous references to Donald Trump, including documents detailing flights he took on his then close friend's private jet. - (Photo by AFP)
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New Epstein files dump contains multiple Trump references
WASHINGTON - A new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released Tuesday contains numerous references to...
The Malaysian contingent won 57 gold medals at the Thailand Sea Games. - Bernama photo
The Malaysian contingent won 57 gold medals at the Thailand Sea Games. - Bernama photo
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Analyst says Malaysia’s Thailand Sea Games performance moderate
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s fourth-place finish at the Thailand 2025 Sea Games with 57 gold medals...
Malaysia is rich in golfing talent particularly among women but many struggle to progress after turning professional due to the lack of proper structural and financial backing. - Photo illustrated via Canva
Malaysia is rich in golfing talent particularly among women but many struggle to progress after turning professional due to the lack of proper structural and financial backing. - Photo illustrated via Canva
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Talent alone not enough as pro athletes need better support - Expert
KUALA LUMPUR - Professional golfer Zulaikah Nasser believes that talent alone is insufficient for...
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A trader suffered losses amounting to RM882,920 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate in March. Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo
A trader suffered losses amounting to RM882,920 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate in March. Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo
Trader loses RM882,920 to phone scam
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has congratulated Dr Velerie Wheeler von Primus on being named the Southeast Asia and Pacific regional winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards. - Photo: Facebook / @Fadhlina Sidek
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has congratulated Dr Velerie Wheeler von Primus on being named the Southeast Asia and Pacific regional winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards. - Photo: Facebook / @Fadhlina Sidek
Malaysian Velerie Wheelervon Primus named Cambridge teacher awards regional winner
This handout picture released by Argentina&#039;s Health Ministry shows a scientist from the Malbrán Institute holding a container used to diagnose the Andes hantavirus, which contains RNA from the Andes virus as part of the detection process, in Buenos Aires on May 6, 2026. - (Photo by Handout / ARGENTINE HEALTH MINISTRY / AFP)
This handout picture released by Argentina's Health Ministry shows a scientist from the Malbrán Institute holding a container used to diagnose the Andes hantavirus, which contains RNA from the Andes virus as part of the detection process, in Buenos Aires on May 6, 2026. - (Photo by Handout / ARGENTINE HEALTH MINISTRY / AFP)
First hantavirus infection could not have been during cruise: WHO expert
he National Art Gallery informed that the handover process for the four artworks, scheduled to be received next week in phases, will be carried out meticulously to ensure compliance with every aspect of handling. - Photo by Bernama
he National Art Gallery informed that the handover process for the four artworks, scheduled to be received next week in phases, will be carried out meticulously to ensure compliance with every aspect of handling. - Photo by Bernama
National Art Gallery set to receive four repatriated 1MDB-funded masterpieces
Andalusia Travel & Tours Sdn Berhad was named the recipient of the Lifetime Business Achievement Award at the BISA 2026.
Andalusia Travel & Tours Sdn Berhad was named the recipient of the Lifetime Business Achievement Award at the BISA 2026.
Andalusia Travel & Tours bags Lifetime Achievement Award at BISA 2026
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Labour Day spotlight: The hidden struggles of e-hailing drivers
Photo for illustration purposes only. - CANVA
Photo for illustration purposes only. - CANVA
Nine-year-old girl swept away by strong currents in Cheras drain
A search and rescue operation is underway for a nine-year-old girl who is feared drowned after falling into a drain at the Sri Hijau Condominium in Bandar Mahkota Cheras on Friday.
A search and rescue operation is underway for a nine-year-old girl who is feared drowned after falling into a drain at the Sri Hijau Condominium in Bandar Mahkota Cheras on Friday.
Healthy lifestyle key for artistes with irregular schedules, says Wan Azizah
CHERAS, 11 April -- Isteri Perdana Menteri juga Ahli Parlimen Bandar Tun Razak Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail berucap seterusnya merasmikan Dewan Persatuan Kebajikan Sayangi Rakyat Kuala Lumpur hari ini. Wan Azizah berkata amalan kitar semula perlu dijadikan budaya dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia bagi menangani isu pencemaran alam sekitar, terutama pencemaran plastik yang semakin membimbangkan. Beliau berkata sehubungan itu, usaha di peringkat komuniti seperti penubuhan pusat kitar semula berasaskan sukarelawan mampu menjadi model kepada masyarakat di seluruh negara. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA
CHERAS, 11 April -- Isteri Perdana Menteri juga Ahli Parlimen Bandar Tun Razak Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail berucap seterusnya merasmikan Dewan Persatuan Kebajikan Sayangi Rakyat Kuala Lumpur hari ini. Wan Azizah berkata amalan kitar semula perlu dijadikan budaya dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia bagi menangani isu pencemaran alam sekitar, terutama pencemaran plastik yang semakin membimbangkan. Beliau berkata sehubungan itu, usaha di peringkat komuniti seperti penubuhan pusat kitar semula berasaskan sukarelawan mampu menjadi model kepada masyarakat di seluruh negara. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA
Economists warn RM5.4 billion cuts to health and higher education threaten Malaysia’s future
Photo for illustration purposes only. - CANVA
Photo for illustration purposes only. - CANVA
Pahang MB to meet with Taiping Zoo officials to discuss elephant issue
Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said he will hold a meeting with the Taiping Zoo and Night Safari in the near future to discuss issues related to three elephants, Dara, Amoi and Kelat (DAK), currently at Tennoji Zoo, Japan. - Foto Bernama
Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said he will hold a meeting with the Taiping Zoo and Night Safari in the near future to discuss issues related to three elephants, Dara, Amoi and Kelat (DAK), currently at Tennoji Zoo, Japan. - Foto Bernama
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