KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — Public pressure played no role in the government’s decision not to take over hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games from Australia, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said. He said the Cabinet made its decision based on a thorough presentation given by the Youth and Sports Ministry. “In our discussion that was not … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 ― The government has assured to prioritise the rakyat’s interests amidst talks on hosting the Commonwealth Games 2026, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has said. She said the decision needed further scrutiny and should not be made hastily. “Whether or not the government decides to host or not to host … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Malaysia became the first Asian nation to host the Commonwealth Games when it did so in 1998. Rated as one of the best tournaments to be held under the Commonwealth banner, it became a symbol of pride for the nation of 22 million people at the time, as it tried … Read more
KUCHING, March 18 – Sarawak Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah today said Sarawak should get to host some events should Malaysia agree to take over the 2026 Commonwealth Games from Australia. However, he acknowledged that this was still being discussed. “If Malaysia were to host it, then I … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 18 — Former youth and sports minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu has said that hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games may hurt Malaysia financially as the country only has two years to prepare after Australia withdrew in July 2023. Ahmad Faizal said that a thorough study needs to be conducted before agreeing … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The government needs to think carefully and seriously before considering the offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, says former chairman of Sukom Ninety Eight Berhad, Gen (R) Tun Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali. Mohamed Hashim opined that Malaysia was not in the best position to organise the quadrennial event, both … Read more
KAJANG, March 9 ― The decision on whether Malaysia is interested in hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games is expected to be made by the Cabinet soon. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said her ministry is preparing a Cabinet paper encompassing the results of studies on various aspects of organising the sport for the Cabinet. … Read more
The national weightlifting squad continued to bring more cheer to the Malaysian camp after contributing the nation’s second gold medal through Muhamad Aznil Bidin.
KUALA LUMPUR: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced teams for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Wednesday, and both the Malaysian teams were conspicuously missing. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Sudha said the use of technology has opened up new opportunities and extended the reach of its programmes in Commonwealth member states.
