![Badminton - Former world number one Momota announces retirement Badminton - Former world number one Momota announces retirement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41609682558_Badminton.jpg)
Badminton - Former world number one Momota announces retirement
Kento Momota he is retiring from badminton, after the former world number one failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Centre-right's Stubb wins close-fought Finnish presidential election Centre-right's Stubb wins close-fought Finnish presidential election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707705146_Finland.jpg)
Centre-right's Stubb wins close-fought Finnish presidential election
Alexander Stubb will replace Sauli Niinisto, who is retiring after two six-year terms in which he earned the nickname "the Putin Whisperer".
Mon Feb 12 2024
![Ong Tee Keat returns on Warisan ticket as Pandan candidate Ong Tee Keat returns on Warisan ticket as Pandan candidate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667299085_TBOngTeeKeat.jpg)
Ong Tee Keat returns on Warisan ticket as Pandan candidate
After retiring from politics for five years, Ong Tee Keat is back in action in the Pandan parliamentary seat as a Warisan candidate in GE15.
Tue Nov 01 2022
![Motor racing - Hamilton plans to continue racing beyond end of current Mercedes deal Motor racing - Hamilton plans to continue racing beyond end of current Mercedes deal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/81506423675_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton plans to continue racing beyond end of current Mercedes deal
Seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton said he did not plan on retiring from Formula One any time soon.
Thu Oct 06 2022
![Tennis - Injured Nadal unsure if he can play semis against Kyrgios Tennis - Injured Nadal unsure if he can play semis against Kyrgios](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657168506_RafaelNadal.jpg)
Tennis - Injured Nadal unsure if he can play semis against Kyrgios
Nadal appeared close to retiring mid-match on Wednesday on Centre Court but he found the will to beat Fritz in four hours and 20 minutes.
Thu Jul 07 2022
![Warne honoured posthumously, Barty awarded in Queen's birthday list Warne honoured posthumously, Barty awarded in Queen's birthday list](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655088676_ShaneWarneAshBar.jpg)
Warne honoured posthumously, Barty awarded in Queen's birthday list
Three-times Grand Slam champion Barty received her award three months after retiring from professional tennis at the age of 25.
Mon Jun 13 2022
![What to know about aphasia, Bruce Willis' diagnosis What to know about aphasia, Bruce Willis' diagnosis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61648715698_BruceWillis.jpg)
What to know about aphasia, Bruce Willis' diagnosis
The news about Bruce Willis retiring from acting due to aphasia has shone a spotlight on the poorly understood communication disorder.
Thu Mar 31 2022
![Axiata appoints Shahril Ridza as chairman Axiata appoints Shahril Ridza as chairman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638859883_kwspdividentinggi.jpg)
Axiata appoints Shahril Ridza as chairman
Axiata Group Bhd has appointed Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan as its new chairman, effective Jan 1, 2022, succeeding Tan Sri Ghazzali Sheikh Abdul Khalid who is retiring from the position.
Tue Dec 07 2021
![Philippine President Duterte says he is retiring from politics Philippine President Duterte says he is retiring from politics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81633161610_MANILA.jpg)
Philippine President Duterte says he is retiring from politics
Duterte said he was retiring from politics, as he declined to enter the vice presidential race for next year's election.
Sat Oct 02 2021
![Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidential bid Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidential bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632890234_MANNYPACQUIAO.jpg)
Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidential bid
Pacquiao said he was retiring from boxing to focus on the biggest fight in his political career.
Wed Sep 29 2021
![Clint Eastwood back in the saddle at 91 for 'Cry Macho' Clint Eastwood back in the saddle at 91 for 'Cry Macho'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631936086_EASTWOOD.jpg)
Clint Eastwood back in the saddle at 91 for 'Cry Macho'
Eastwood has never shown much interest in retiring and appears as a former rodeo champion tasked with one last job.
Sat Sep 18 2021
![MAF prepared to study suitable schemes for personnel retiring early MAF prepared to study suitable schemes for personnel retiring early](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71629900056_TanSriAffendiBuang.jpg)
MAF prepared to study suitable schemes for personnel retiring early
The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is prepared to study suitable schemes for personnel who retire early without obtaining pension.
Wed Aug 25 2021
![Dr Asmayani appointed Health Deputy DG (Medical) Dr Asmayani appointed Health Deputy DG (Medical)](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61629182813_TBASMAYANIKHALIB.jpg)
Dr Asmayani appointed Health Deputy DG (Medical)
Dr Noor Hisham said Dr Asmayani is replacing Datuk Dr Norhizan Ismail who is retiring today.
Tue Aug 17 2021
![Castro era in Cuba to end as Raul confirms he's retiring Castro era in Cuba to end as Raul confirms he's retiring](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61618611682_RaulCastroRuz.jpg)
Castro era in Cuba to end as Raul confirms he's retiring
Raul Castro confirmed he was handing over the leadership of the all-powerful Cuban Communist Party to a younger generation.
Fri Apr 16 2021
![Police commission to meet to pick retiring IGP's successor - Zahid Police commission to meet to pick retiring IGP's successor - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71503650786_TANSRIKHALIDABUB.jpg)
Police commission to meet to pick retiring IGP's successor - Zahid
He said the name of the selected successor would be presented to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V, on Sept 4 for His Majestys consent before the official appointment was announced.
Fri Aug 25 2017