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2022 Hangzhou Asian Games

Arvin Shaun Singh takes the plunge for Paris Olympics qualification

National swimmer Arvin Shaun Singh faces an uphill task as he prepares to compete in the New South Wales Swimming Championship (NSWSC) in March, aiming to achieve the best qualifying time for this year's Paris Olympics.

NSC will soon decide whether hockey remains in podium programme

The Speedy Tigers' poor performance in the recently concluded Hangzhou Asian Games has made Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal worry about the sports' continued existence in the podium programme, which falls under the purview of the National Sports Council (NSC).

Sivasangari is living out her dreams while away from family this Deepavali

Deepavali is traditionally a time for families to come together, but for high-performance athletes like national squash player S. Sivasangari, some sacrifices have to be made.

Hannah Yeoh urges better documentation for sports grant applicants

The Youth and Sports Ministry has strongly recommended that applicants seeking Sports Matching Grants ensure they have comprehensive and well-documented submissions to ease the grant approval process.

Technical director to review MAF coaching structure after Asian Games display

The Malaysian Athletics Federation is undergoing a review of its national coaching structure in the wake of a disappointing performance by locally trained athletes at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games. 

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders