1998 Commonwealth Games opening and closing ceremonies, arts and performance co-ordinator Sufiat Mukri and dance director Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin say it will be dicey for Malaysia to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. They share what it took to produce a world-class showpiece back in 1998.
Draper University in KL will accelerate innovation, value creation in Malaysia’s start-up ecosystem, says Digital Minister
Draper University, the world’s leading pre-accelerator, will set up a campus in Kuala Lumpur, its first, outside of Silicon Valley, California.
Preserving Malaysian biodiversity critical in maintaining ecological balance
Malaysia lost nearly three million hectares of primary forest between 2002 and 2020. Despite replanting efforts, the country lags in forest protection compared to other nations, writes academician Dr Rulia Akhtar.
OYO to add 200 Syariah-compliant hotels in Malaysia by 2028 to boost Muslim-friendly tourism
OYO plans to add 50 Syariah-compliant hotels in Malaysia this year and will feature more of such hotels by 2028 to align with the government’s Muslim-Friendly Hospitality Assurance programme.
Key to winning our first Olympic gold lies with badminton doubles hopefuls
Malaysia’s badminton players Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik have the potential to win Malaysia’s first Olympic Games gold medal. To do so, they must focus on physical fitness, mental fortitude, consistency, and strategic analysis of opponents’ gameplay, writes Dr. Pola Singh.
‘Prof Teo Kok Seong’s assessment of vernacular schools is a qualified academic privilege’
Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Teo Kok Seong’s assessment of the influence and impact of vernacular schools on national unity is a qualified academic privilege without any intended aspersions towards any community, writes fellow academician Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
Sukom 98 chief ‘ordered’ to close Games accounts, even though millions of ringgit ‘were still floating around’
General (Rtd) Tun Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali, the ex-chairman of Sukom Ninety Eight Berhad, claims he had to close the company’s accounts in 2004 even though millions of ringgit had not been collected.
YTL creates one of the world’s advanced supercomputer powered by NVIDIA Grace Blackwell-based DGX Cloud
The YTL AI Supercomputer, one of the first of its kind in the world, represents a milestone in YTL Power International’s strategic expansion to develop a cloud-based platform for cutting-edge computing power in Malaysia.
Sukom 98 chief: I told Hannah Yeoh Malaysia should not host 2026 Commonwealth Games
General (Rtd) Tun Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali, the ex-chairman of Sukom Ninety Eight Bhd, told Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh that Malaysia should not host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. He also revealed that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was one of the driving forces behind the 1998 edition.
Inaccurate USD-RM exchange rate: Does it really matter?
There are people of a certain political persuasion who are convinced that the erroneous Google rate is another proof that the economy is going south. However, finance and economic researcher Azizul Amiludin wonders if any of them got filthy rich doing arbitrage trade on that day.
Restoring Defender celebrates beautiful journey of friendship
Dr M. Narendran’s trip in his newly-restored 4×4 from Mentakab, Pahang, is a celebration of the true meaning of friendship.
Enter the colourful Balinese Galungan, Kuningan, and Nyepi celebrations
The Balinese religious festivals of Galungan, Kuningan, and Nyepi are unique in its meditative and reflective elements, and the connection with the environment through its floral and penjor offerings, writes Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
Battle for Red pride as Manchester United hosts Liverpool in FA Cup quarterfinals
The battle for the English Premier League title takes a backseat this week as Liverpool and Manchester City are in action in the FA Cup quarterfinals, and leader Arsenal is without a game.