![Commonwealth Games host for 2026 to be decided in May Commonwealth Games host for 2026 to be decided in May](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710909512_TBCommonwealthGam.jpg)
Commonwealth Games host for 2026 to be decided in May
The CGF said it was keeping the proposals confidential at this stage as it seeks a replacement for the Australian state of Victoria.
Mon Apr 08 2024
![Singapore rules out bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games Singapore rules out bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711614697_tbSingapore.jpg)
Singapore rules out bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Singapore said they have studied the feasibility of hosting the event and made the decision.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Malaysia rejects offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games Malaysia rejects offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711090402_HannahYeoh.jpg)
Malaysia rejects offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Youth and Sports Ministry said the economic impact of hosting the quadrennial Games could not be identified in the short term.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![2026 Commonwealth Games: Government's decision will prioritise country's interests - Hannah 2026 Commonwealth Games: Government's decision will prioritise country's interests - Hannah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702535323_TBHannahyeohjpg.jpg)
2026 Commonwealth Games: Government's decision will prioritise country's interests - Hannah
Hannah Yeoh said the matter would be discussed thoroughly at the cabinet meeting scheduled tomorrow.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![Games - Victoria govt exaggerated Commonwealth costs on withdrawal, says auditor Games - Victoria govt exaggerated Commonwealth costs on withdrawal, says auditor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710909512_TBCommonwealthGam.jpg)
Games - Victoria govt exaggerated Commonwealth costs on withdrawal, says auditor
The report said agencies failed to work together to give 'frank, full and timely advice' to govt before it decided to host the games.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![Malaysia considers hosting 'downsized' Commonwealth Games Malaysia considers hosting 'downsized' Commonwealth Games](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704327515_TBNAZIFUDDIN.jpg)
Malaysia considers hosting 'downsized' Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation has offered Malaysia 100 million pounds ($127.33 million) in supporting funds if it decides to host.
Mon Mar 18 2024
![2026 Commonwealth Games: Cabinet discussions next week on whether Malaysia ready to host 2026 Commonwealth Games: Cabinet discussions next week on whether Malaysia ready to host](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707216226_HannahYeoh.jpg)
2026 Commonwealth Games: Cabinet discussions next week on whether Malaysia ready to host
The fate of 2026 Commonwealth Games remains uncertain after Australia, originally slated to host, withdrew due to increasing hosting costs.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![Can Izzah Amzan deliver in Sofia next month? Can Izzah Amzan deliver in Sofia next month?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71659739319_IzzahAmzan.jpg)
Can Izzah Amzan deliver in Sofia next month?
A mammoth task lies ahead of Izzah as the challenge in Bulgaria is far greater than at the Commonwealth Games.
Mon Aug 22 2022
![Gold medalists at Commonwealth Games, APG to receive incentives under SHAKAM Gold medalists at Commonwealth Games, APG to receive incentives under SHAKAM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71653055514_AhmadFaizalAzumu.jpg)
Gold medalists at Commonwealth Games, APG to receive incentives under SHAKAM
Faizal Azumu said the gold medalists will be rewarded by the government for bringing glory to the country.
Mon Aug 15 2022
![Joe Ee to focus on exam, with eye on Asian Games Joe Ee to focus on exam, with eye on Asian Games](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660078637_NgJoeEe.jpg)
Joe Ee to focus on exam, with eye on Asian Games
Joe Ee achieved a high of being the first Malaysian gymnast to win two individual gold medals at the Commonwealth Games.
Wed Aug 10 2022
![Let Tze Yong be his own man - Choong Hann Let Tze Yong be his own man - Choong Hann](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71659874768_TzeYongNg.jpg)
Let Tze Yong be his own man - Choong Hann
Tze Ying was also instrumental in helping the national badminton camp to wrest the mixed team gold medal from India with a 3-1 win.
Tue Aug 09 2022
![Smashing end for Malaysia as Pearly-Thinaah deliver gold no.7 in Birmingham Smashing end for Malaysia as Pearly-Thinaah deliver gold no.7 in Birmingham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81659994855_TBBADMINTONKOMANWE.jpg)
Smashing end for Malaysia as Pearly-Thinaah deliver gold no.7 in Birmingham
The world number 11 Malaysians seal the gold medal with a 21-8 win in just 33 minutes.
Tue Aug 09 2022
![Joe Ee, Aznil most successful Msian athletes in Birmingham - OCM Joe Ee, Aznil most successful Msian athletes in Birmingham - OCM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660008512_TBMASHUPORANGK.jpg)
Joe Ee, Aznil most successful Msian athletes in Birmingham - OCM
Malaysia ended up 10th in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games medal standings after raking in seven golds, eight silvers and eight bronze.
Tue Aug 09 2022
![Gallant show by national athletes as curtain falls on Birmingham Gallant show by national athletes as curtain falls on Birmingham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660008887_TBBENDERABIRMINGHA.jpg)
Gallant show by national athletes as curtain falls on Birmingham
The national contingent surpasses the six-gold target set for them for Birmingham 2022.
Tue Aug 09 2022
![Pearly-Thinaah one step away from gold, home duo stun Aaron-Wooi Yik Pearly-Thinaah one step away from gold, home duo stun Aaron-Wooi Yik](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81659880550_TBBADMINTON.jpg)
Pearly-Thinaah one step away from gold, home duo stun Aaron-Wooi Yik
World number 11 Pearly-Thinaah downed India's Treesa Jolly-Gaytri Gopichand Pullela to set up a title showdown against England.
Mon Aug 08 2022