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New NMPs on how they hope to contribute
The latest batch of nine Nominated MPs received their letters of appointment from President Halimah Yacob at the Istana on Thursday. Rei Kurohi speaks to the new NMPs on why they applied or agreed to be nominated, what they plan to say in their maiden speeches, and the top three issues they hope to raise in Parliament.
President Halimah Yacob and Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin (fifth from right) with new Nominated MPs (from left) Mr Mark Chay, Dr Shahira Abdullah, Mr Abdul Samad Abdul Wahab, Professor Koh Lian Pin, Professor Hoon Hian Teck, Mr Raj Joshua Thomas, Ms Janet Ang, Dr Tan Yia Swam and Mr Cheng Hsing Yao at the Istana on Thursday. The NMPs received their letters of appointment from Madam Halimah that day. PHOTO: HALIMAH YACOB/FACEBOOK
Wednesday, 16 December, 2020 - 18:15
The Saudi delegation promoting Riyadh s hosting of the Asian Games poses for a photo upon its arrival in Muscat earlier this week. (SPA) Asharq Al-Awsat
Riyadh won the rights to host the 2034 Asian Games at the general assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia on Wednesday in Muscat, the regional governing body announced.
President of Saudi s Olympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal Al-Saud said when we say the games are a national priority, we mean it . It has unwavering political and public support, he said Sport has changed social life in the Kingdom especially for women.
Doha wins vote to host 2030 Asian Games, Riyadh gets 2034 rights Reuters 16/12/2020
DUBAI (Reuters) - Doha beat Riyadh to clinch the hosting rights for the 2030 Asian Games at the general assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia on Wednesday in Muscat, the regional governing body announced.
OCA President Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah announced the winner at the conclusion of the vote, which was live streamed, adding that Riyadh would host the 2034 edition of the Games. I can now announce. that the city who had the highest vote and will host 2030 is Doha, Sheikh Ahmad said. The second hosting city, for 2034, is Riyadh.
16 Dec 2020 / 21:22 H.
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DUBAI, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Doha beat Riyadh to clinch the hosting rights for the 2030 Asian Games at the general assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia on Wednesday in Muscat, the regional governing body announced.
OCA President Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah announced the winner at the conclusion of the vote, which was live streamed, adding that Riyadh would host the 2034 edition of the Games. I can now announce. that the city who had the highest vote and will host 2030 is Doha, Sheikh Ahmad said. The second hosting city, for 2034, is Riyadh.
Bitter neighbours Qatar and Saudi Arabia, which are locked in a long-running political dispute, had bid for the hosting rights to the second-biggest multi-sport event after the Olympics.