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Malaysia sports

Budget 2027: Analyst says sports sector needs RM3–4b to prepare for SEA Games, LA 2028

Sadek Mustaffa says bigger funding is needed to support Malaysia’s SEA Games hosting preparations and give athletes adequate exposure and resources ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games must be Malaysia’s benchmark against Asia’s best : analysts

Sadek Mustaffa says Malaysia should target eight golds but use Aichi-Nagoya to assess whether its athletes and sports programmes are on track for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Malaysia aims for Junior Asia Cup semi-finals as Nor Saiful sets high expectations

Head coach emphasises preparation and exposure ahead of China tournament, with World Cup qualification also at stake

BAM caught off guard by Soh Wooi Yik’s ‘pro player’ label on Instagram

Deputy president says association has received no indication of contract issues despite speculation over independent move

Soh Wooi Yik’s Instagram tweak sparks talk of possible pro move

Profile update fuels speculation, but existing contracts suggest Malaysia’s top doubles pair will remain intact

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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