Olympics - France get cycling medal 124 years late
France have been awarded a medal from the 1900 Paris Olympics which was originally credited to Britain.
Fri Jun 14 2024
The Future Is Female: Workplace Leadership — The Perils of the Accidental Manager
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Ann Francke OBE, Chief Executive of the Chartered Management Institute, Britain’s professional body for management and leadership. She is also the author of ‘Create a Gender-Balanced Workplace’ and in 2020 she was awarded an OBE for services to Workplace Equality.
Sun Jun 09 2024
Indonesia awards presumed next president Prabowo rank of four-star general
Prabowo Subianto was awarded the rank by outgoing President Joko Widodo in a ceremony at the military headquarters in Jakarta.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Film legend Martin Scorsese awarded Honorary Golden Bear at Berlinale
US director Martin Scorsese's works include films, such as Taxi Driver, Shutter Island and Gangs of New York.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Soccer - New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener
The 48-team World Cup, which will conclude on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, is being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 bln to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute
Gonzalo Stampa was sentenced to six months in jail and barred from operating for one year, according to the ruling.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Spain charges arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to Sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute
The Spanish state prosecutor and Malaysia accused Gonzalo Stampa of contempt of court.
Tue Dec 12 2023
Penang barber Singgara Vello overcomes early hardships to receive Asia's outstanding award
S. Singgara Vello was awarded the Asia's Outstanding Barber Award at the Asia Awards ceremony held in Trichy in Tamil Nadu, India.
Sat Dec 09 2023
The Future Is Female: Women in Science - Women Making Waves in Scientific Discovery
For 25 years, the L’Oréal Foundation and UNESCO have been working together to empower and promote women in science through the ‘For Women in Science’ programme. Malaysia has been part of the programme for the last 18 years, during which over RM1.5 million in research grants have been awarded to more than 51 women scientists in recognition of their achievement in science. On this episode of #TheFutureIs Female Melisa Idris speaks to this year’s Malaysian beneficiaries: Dr Acga Cheng from UM, Dr Che Azurahanim Che Abdullah from UPM, and Dr Elena Azizan from UKM.
Sun Dec 03 2023
Murray Aitken is awarded general manager of the year by Hard Rock International
Under Murray Aitken's guidance the hotel struck the right chord by becoming the first of its kind to receive the LEED Silver certification.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Unconventional 'Everything Everywhere' wins best picture at the Oscars
The movie claimed a ground-breaking awards season and became the most-awarded best picture winner with seven Oscars.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Family of late basketball star Kobe Bryant awarded nearly $29M in photos case
Vanessa Bryant agreed to settle claims against the County of Los Angeles over the circulation of photos of the helicopter crash.
Wed Mar 01 2023
Queen guitarist May, soccer Lionesses named in king's New Year honours
The New Year's honours is the first to be awarded by King Charles since he came to the throne.
Sun Jan 01 2023
Projects issued SST will not be cancelled - Anthony Loke
Projects that have been awarded SST will not be cancelled even if they were done via direct negotiations, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Altantuya's family wins suit, awarded RM5 million damages
The family of Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu was today awarded RM5 million in damages by the High Court over the woman's death in 2006.
Fri Dec 16 2022