Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) Latin America, and Sao Paulo FC will organise the inaugural ‘Integrity Match’ at the Morumbi Stadium in Brazil on Sept 4.
International schools should prioritise Bahasa Melayu, says senior educator
Senior educator Dr Veronica Shepherdson believes international schools in Malaysia should prioritise Bahasa Melayu, as it promotes cultural identity and communication, and will give both local and international students an edge.
Appointment of ex-KL City Hall directors as council’s advisors, special functions officer, raises eyebrows
Three former Kuala Lumpur City Hall directors were appointed as advisors and a special functions officer in the city council last week. Their appointments have got tongues wagging.
Madness and frenzy of impending state elections
Numerous politicians from various political parties are scrambling to ‘serve the people’ to bring about a positive change in their lives. However, from the experience of previous elections, there has not been much change in the livelihood of the people, a majority of whom are stuck in the status quo of the low, and lower middle-income trap, while many more are languishing in poverty, writes Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
Safe Sport Malaysia insists fight to provide safe sports environments must continue
Today is International Safe Sport Day. Safe Sport Malaysia president Sarina Sundara Rajah remains hopeful someone will champion the Malaysia Safe Sport Act. She also calls for an independent reporting and adjudication mechanism to respond to abuse-related concerns.
Johor Sultan makes an appearance in Kembara Mahkota Johor despite shoulder surgery
A shoulder surgery did not stop Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar from making an appearance to meet Johoreans during Kembara Mahkota Johor which began on Saturday.
Defining crossroads for Asean in a new security reality
Asean’s spirit of communal understanding and appreciation remains low, as compared to established systems, like the European Union. The lack of a new drive to enhance intra-regional connectivity, people-to-people appreciation, and an openness in economic and business efforts, have hampered the true capitalisation of regional strengths, writes Asean expert, Collins Chong Yew Keat.
Put on your running shoes, MOA president Noraseela Khalid tells govt agencies and ministries
Malaysia Olympians Association (MOA) president Noraseela Khalid hopes government agencies and ministries will sign up teams for the #RUNwithOLYMPIANS #RUNforOLYMPISM virtual run from Sept 9 to Oct 7. Organised by MOA and Malaysian Olympism in Action Society, the run aims to build a better Malaysian society through sports.
Politicians are just playing to the audience, so Malaysians deserve what they get
Instead of coming up with workable, tangible solutions to address day-to-day, bread-and-butter issues affecting the people, it’s easier to play to the audience, and far more entertaining, too.
Good habits matter in PR industry
Good habits, showing consideration for others, and generally being helpful, is a basic trait of a good public relations (PR) professional, writes senior PR practitioner, Jacqueline Arnold.
E-hailing driver breaks the ice with his resume
E-hailing driver Taranjiv Singh’s decision to put his resume in his car has turned out to be a conversation starter. He wished he had done it sooner, and hopes that these conversations will result in a positive outcome.
Financial literacy lessons for kids, athletes
The Education Ministry should follow the lead of international schools in Malaysia, which offer financial literacy classes from the primary school level, while national sports associations and government sporting agencies, should continue to provide financial advice to athletes, to ensure they are on top of their finances.
Can Arsenal’s new gunners fire them to victory this season?
Arsenal spent £208 million to bring in Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Justin Timber, after missing out on the English Premier League title in May. The new boys can show what they are made of as they go up against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday.