Minister visits club programme
KELAB Rahman Putra Malaysia hosted their Junior Monthly Medal for March 2025 and had the Minister of Youth and Sport, Hannah Yeoh, in attendnce.
Sarawak will host bulk of sports during 2027 SEA Games
KUCHING: Sarawak, as a co-host of the 2027 SEA Games, will stage a total of 18 sports.
Myanmar launches youth centre to mark 80th anniversary of Armed Forces Day
YANGON: Myanmar opened a youth centre in Thakayta township of Yangon region on Sunday (March 23) to mark the 80th anniversary of Armed Forces Day, state-run newspaper The Mirror reported on Monday (March 24).
Youth must have open, positive attitude, high education to drive national change, says Wan Azizah
KUALA LUMPUR: Bandar Tun Razak MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail wants youth to always have an open mindset, a positive attitude, and a high level of education so they can bring about positive changes to the country.
Seasoned pro needed for CEO role in 2027 SEA Games organising committee
KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry are on the hunt for a dynamic and experienced chief executive officer (CEO) to lead the Malaysia SEA Games Organising Committee (MASOC) 2027 Secretariat.
Drive safe and stay alert, Anwar advises drivers in Hari Raya exodus
SHAH ALAM: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim advises those travelling back to their hometowns for Hari Raya Aidilfitri to drive safely and exercise caution on the roads.
NSC amend policy to allow expectant athletes to continue training and serving nation
KUALA LUMPUR: Female athletes who become pregnant no longer have to worry about being dropped as the National Sports Council (NSC) have amended their policy to allow them to continue training while serving the nation.
BAM name Tengku Zafrul as candidate for president’s post
KUALA LUMPUR: The nomination of Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz (pic) as a candidate for the presidency of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) for the 2025-2029 term has sparked debate over whether he is the right person for the role.
Norza’s redesignation will help protect RTG from political uncertainty
PETALING JAYA: The decision to redesignate Tan Sri Norza Zakaria as Road to Gold (RTG) deputy chairperson is to protect the programme from political uncertainty, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh explained.
Over 5,000 youths declared bankrupt since 2020, mostly due to personal loans
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 5,272 youths below age 34 have been declared bankrupt from 2020 to this year, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh says.
RTG welcome Dr Ramlan and Mae as new committee members
KUALA LUMPUR: Former National Sports Institute (NSI) CEO Datuk Dr Ramlan Abd Aziz and former Malaysia Swimming Federation (MS) secretary-general Mae Chen have been appointed as committee members of the Road to Gold (RTG) programme for the 2025-2026 term.
TTDI ‘buka puasa’ fosters community camaraderie
Non-Muslim participants double to nearly 150 from previous year.
Sabah govt willing to reconsider contract with Kosan if co-op can fulfil terms, conditions
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government is willing to reconsider renewing the terminated contract with Koperasi Serbaguna Sanya Bhd (Kosan) if the cooperative is able to fulfil the terms and conditions required of them, says Datuk Ellron Angin.
Korea Society organises buka puasa event in collaboration with Segambut parliamentary constituency
KUALA LUMPUR: About 600 guests attended the 2025 buka puasa event organised by the Korean Society in Malaysia on Sunday (March 23).
Brunei minister highlights drop in school bullying cases
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: There has been a decrease in bullying cases among students in Brunei schools, with 447 cases recorded in 2024 compared to 734 cases in 2023, a government minister said on Thursday (March 6).
Selangor AMK chief Muhammad Izuan joins race for party post
SHAH ALAM: Selangor Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) chief, Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim, has confirmed his intention to contest the AMK deputy chief post, for the 2025-2028 term, in the upcoming PKR elections this May.
Sarawak to hold youth-led iftar event showcasing inclusivity and unity
KUCHING: A large-scale iftar (breaking of fast) event will be held here next week, celebrating Sarawak's unity and diversity by bringing people from various backgrounds together.
Jefri succeeds Abdul Rashid as NSC DG, Anita takes charge of MSC
PETALING JAYA: Jefri Ngadirin has been appointed the new director-general of the National Sports Council (NSC) next month while Datin Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz is the first woman to be put in charge of Malaysia Stadium Corporation (MSC).
Tamil Nadu to help bring bull sport to Malaysia
MALAYSIAN youths may get a chance to showcase their mettle in the traditional South Indian sport of Jallikkattu, following a meeting between MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan and M.K. Stalin, Makkal Osai reported.
Olympics-Kirsty Coventry: From Olympic champion to president of the IOC
PYLOS, Greece (Reuters) - Kirsty Coventry, an Olympic champion swimmer turned sports administrator, was on Thursday elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee, marking an historic milestone as the first African and first female to lead the Olympic movement.
