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Same faces, same system? Analyst doubts FAM can deliver AFC reforms

The Football Association of Malaysia’s (FAM) upcoming election may bring a new president, but familiar figures remain in the running, raising doubts over whether the new leadership can deliver the sweeping governance reforms recommended by the Asian Football Confederation

Give professional clubs a seat at the table, reform football governance: AFC

Malaysia is one of only two countries in Asia where professional football clubs are excluded from national association membership, prompting the AFC to call for their inclusion in football leadership and decision-making

AFC to FAM affiliates: ‘chill, we never said scrap the honorary president post’

The AFC has clarified that it never called for the abolition of FAM's honorary president position, saying it merely recommended a review of the role's relevance in modern football governance while leaving the final decision to Congress delegates

Visa hurdles cast doubt on Iran’s World Cup participation after FIFA meeting absence

Iran’s no-show at a key FIFA gathering in Vancouver due to visa complications has intensified concerns over their World Cup involvement, as geopolitical tensions threaten travel access for officials and support staff

AFC welcomes discussion between M‑League clubs to address domestic football challenges

Football governing body backs inclusive talks to pinpoint root causes as top clubs unite over mounting withdrawals, salary delays and unsustainable cost pressures

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports