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Pekan Ramli

Has FAM really changed? Analysts question return of familiar faces

Pekan Ramli and Sadek Mustaffa say Ab Ghani Hassan’s election risks being little more than a change at the top if the new administration retains the old structure and approach

Harimau Malaya’s CEO model risks bureaucracy, confusion: Pekan Ramli

Senior football analyst Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli questions the need for a corporate-style leadership structure, warning it has slowed decisions, raised costs, and distracted from the national team’s technical priorities

‘Youth development caught in governance crossfire,’ analysts slam RM18m NFDP hold-up

Experts say temporary deferment justified, but warn delays could disrupt grassroots football pipeline

Royal return to FAM sparks question: Has Malaysia failed to produce football leaders?

Experts say Malaysia must prioritise leadership ability and professionalism over royal status to revive football administration

Sports Ministry urged to prioritise planning over empty targets ahead of 2027 SEA Games

Sports analyst Pekan Ramli says announcing a goal too soon can create unnecessary pressure on athletes and officials

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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