Kuala Lumpur, Feb 20 (IANS) Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has vowed to combat match fixing in Asian football, at a time when European football has been hit with the scandal.

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 16 (IANS) Australian Senator Nick Xenophon was detained at a Malaysian airport Saturday and would be deported as the immigration declared him a "security risk", Malaysian opposition said.

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 1 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has decided to elect a new president in May, turning a new page for the Asian governing body after its former chief Mohamed Bin Hammam was banned.

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 27 (IANS) Kamal Hassan starrer Tamil movie "Vishwaroopam", which focuses on international terrorism, has been withdrawn from cinemas in Malaysia following a directive from the home ministry, a media report said.

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 21 (IANS) Gaganjeet Bhullar of India believes a sharpened short game will lead him to more glory as he aims to better last season's successful campaign when the 2013 Asian Tour season begins next month.

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 19 (IANS) Police in Malaysia have smashed a telecom fraud syndicate and arrested 12 Chinese suspects in a crackdown on cross-border cyber crime.

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 18 (IANS) India's top shuttler Saina Nehwal progressed to the semifinals of the women's singles at the Malaysian Open Super Series in fortuitous fashion with the her Japanese opponent retiring in the deciding set here Friday.

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 17 (IANS) It was a mixed day for Indian shuttlers at the Malaysia Open Super Series. Women's top seed Saina Nehwal cruised into the quarters while India's top male shuttler, P. Kashyap, went down fighting in the second round here Thursday.

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 14 (IANS) The absence of top Chinese shuttlers has given India' s World No.3 Saina Nehwal top billing in the women's singles event at the $400,000 Malaysia Open Super Series beginning here Tuesday.

Nusajaya (Malaysia), Dec 16 (IANS) Thaworn Wiratchant sealed his place in the Asian Tour's history books by winning the Order of Merit title for a second time in his chequered career following a closing seven-under-par 65 at the season-ending $2 million Iskandar Johor Open.

Kuala Lumpur, Dec 12 (IANS) Even as world body FIFA seems to slowly embrace goal line technology, UEFA chief Michel Platini rejected it insisting it is unnecessary waste of millions of euros.

Kuala Lumpur, Dec 11 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Tuesday inked an agreement to further boost cooperation and ties between the two football governing bodies.

Sepang (Malaysia), Dec 8 (IANS) Parth Ghorpade became the first Indian to annex the Formula Pilota Asian Championship when he won Race 2 at the sixth round of the series here Saturday.

Nusajaya (Malaysia), Dec 4 (IANS) More international stars were announced Tuesday for the Asian Tour season-ending Iskandar Johor Open at Horizon Hills Dec 13-16.

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 30 (IANS) Solidarity is crucial for further development of football in Asia, said Zhang Jilong, acting president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), who took over after its former boss Mohamed Bin Hammam was banned for bribery and corruption.

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 30 (IANS) Acting president of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Zhang Jilong praised the outstanding performance of Asian football teams in 2012 here, saying they have become real contenders in the global football arena.

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 30 (IANS) South Korean footballer Lee Keun Ho was named the AFC Player of the Year as his football club Ulsan Hyundai became one of the biggest winners at the AFC Annual Award gala, bagging the best player, best club and best coach awards.

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 29 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will formally decide who takes over from Mohamed Bin Hammam as its president next year, the Asian football governing body said Thursday.

Johor Bahru (Malaysia), Nov 15 (IANS) Indian hockey's junior men's team entered the final of second Sultan of Johar Cup here as they hammered New Zealand 3−1 in their fourth league match played at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium Thursday.

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Basketball's world governing body FIBA confirmed changes Sunday to the format and calendar of the World Cup and continental championships.

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 4 (IANS) Raj Bharath from Bangalore put in a splendid performance in round five of the Formula Pilota Championship finishing second overall in Race 1 and 2 while topping among the Asian drivers in both outings here Sunday.

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 2 (IANS) Badminton World No.1 Lee Chong Wei Friday said he will continue to play badminton at least another two years after settling down with his long term girlfriend, Wong Mew Choo.

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 27 (IANS) Title holder Bo Van Pelt of the United States charged to the top of the $6.1 million CIMB Classic after a spectacular nine-under-par 62 saw him tie with overnight leader Robert Garrigus in the third round here Saturday.

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 25 (IANS) India's Gaganjeet Bhullar stood tall amongst other golfers on the PGA Tour in the opening round of the CIMB Classic, shooting a fabulous six-under-par 65 to emerge as the leading Asian here Thursday.

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 25 (IANS) American Troy Matteson produced a magical eight-under-par 63, thanks to four closing birdies, including a closing hole "slam-dunk", as he put the shade on Tiger Woods in the first round of the $6.1 CIMB Classic here Thursday.

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 15 (IANS) Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar's victory at last weekend's Venetian Macau Open showed that his march towards the top is well on track.

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 5 (IANS) India outpointed hosts Malaysia 60-59 in a qualifying match of the Under-18 basketball Asia Championship for Women here Friday.

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former world No.3 Nikolay Davydenko pulled out of his Malaysian Open tennis tournament quarterfinal against Japanese third seed Kei Nishikori Friday.

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Juan Monaco of Argentina survived a battle with France's Julien Benneteau to win the Malaysian Open tennis tournament in a three-hour battle here.

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 11 (IANS) A computer is being taught to interpret human emotions based on lip-reading, one which could improve our interaction with these machines and perhaps allow disabled people to use voice synthesizers, more effectively and efficiently.

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 10 (IANS) Nepal registered its fifth consecutive victory in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cricket League (WCL) Division 4 tournament, defeating Denmark by 25 runs at the Kinrara Academy Oval in Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 20 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has extended its suspension of Mohamed Bin Hammam, amid investigation into possible corruption indulged in by its former president.

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 19 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced Sunday the extension of suspension against Mohamed Bin Hammam, amid corruption charges against its former president.

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 7 (IANS) A court of appeal in Malaysia Tuesday freed two Indians from the death row after their conviction for carrying narcotics into the country was said to be based on insufficient evidence.

Kuala Lumpur, July 22 (IANS) Malaysia is removing its citizens from Syria following the fast deteriorating security situation in that country, according to Malaysian foreign minister Anifah Aman.

Kuala Lumpur, July 21 (IANS) Two bodies were found in a helicopter wreckage Saturday in a remote jungle in Malaysia's eastern state of Sarawak, Xinhua reported. The chopper went missing Friday.

Kuala Lumpur, July 17 (IANS) The Asian football governing body has handed its former head Mohamed Bin Hammam a 30-day ban for alleged financial irregularities.

Kuala Lumpur, July 15 (IANS) Thailand defended their title as they came from behind to beat Malaysia Yellow 2-1 in the final of the 4th edition of the Yamaha ASEAN Cup Under-13 tournament at the Petaling Jaya Stadium here Sunday.

Kuala Lumpur, July 14 (IANS) India were knocked out of the U-13 Yamaha ASEAN Cup football tournament after they suffered a humiliating 0-7 loss to Vietnam in their last group match at the Petaling Jaya Stadium here Saturday.

Kuala Lumpur, July 13 (IANS) Goalkeeper Debopriya Das put up a valiant show as Indian escaped with a goalless draw against a strong Malaysian Blue side in the under-13 ASEAN Cup football tournament at the Petaling Jaya Stadium here Friday.

Kuala Lumpur, July 12 (IANS) With dreams in their eyes, only 11 fit boys from Kolkata representing Yamaha India want to do their country proud as they take the field in the five-nation U-13 ASEAN Cup football tournament, starting here Friday.

Kuala Lumpur, July 12 (IANS) Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has announced that a six-decade-old law that impeded freedom of speech would be abolished.

Kuala Lumpur, July 1 (IANS) India Under-19 captain Unmukt Chand led from the front with a magnificent 121 in the thrilling tied final against Pakistan as both the countries shared the Asia Cup at the Kinrara Academy Oval here Sunday.

Kuala Lumpur, June 28 (IANS) International Cricket Council's (ICC) newly appointed chief executive David Richardson Thursday defended the board's decision on the controversial Decision Review System (DRS), saying India cannot be forced into accepting the appeals technology.

Kuala Lumpur, June 28 (IANS) India's Sharad Pawar stepped down as the president of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and was replaced by New Zealander Alan Issac.

Kuala Lumpur, June 27 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) executive board Wednesday rejected its chief executives' committee's (CEC) decision to make the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) mandatory for all Tests and ODIs.

Kuala Lumpur, June 27 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board Wednesday called for a life-time ban on Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria and England bowler Mervyn Westfield, who were punished by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for corruption.

Kuala Lumpur, June 25 (IANS) Taking strong note of reports of corruption in domestic cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to have an anti-corruption code in place at the earliest.

Kuala Lumpur, June 25 (IANS) The International Cricket Council's (ICC) chief executive committee Monday recommended the universal application of the controversial Decision Review System (DRS), which has been fiercely opposed by the Indian cricket board, in both Tests and ODIs after being satisfied with independently conducted research.

Kuala Lumpur, June 23 (IANS) New Zealand's Alan Isaac will succeed India's Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar as the eighth International Cricket Council (ICC) president during the council's annual conference beginning here Sunday.