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Kylian Mbappe has acknowledged that Spain's dominant 2-0 victory exposed significant tactical vulnerabilities in France's midfield setup, marking a bitter end to the defending champions' World Cup aspirations.
Insight Capital secured the gross category title at the second round of the Asian Business Golf Championship, held at Glenmarie Golf and Country Club in Shah Alam, finishing with a five-under par score.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has pledged to bring karate's inclusion in the MSSM championships to Cabinet, following calls from sports officials to strengthen the sport's grassroots foundation.
National sprinter Mohd Azeem Fahmi is pursuing a master's degree at Universiti Malaya after completing his undergraduate studies at Auburn University in Alabama, joining a storied tradition of elite Malaysian athletes.
Soniia Cheah, a former Malaysia national women's badminton player, has resigned from her position as KLBA sports director after just four months, citing concerns over matters conflicting with her core principles.
Malaysia's cycling federation is pushing for emergency talks with Yayasan Sime Darby following the postponement of the YSD Track Cycling and BMX Series 2026, citing unresolved technical issues.
The Malaysian Golf Association is requesting government support to establish a permanent national coaching position to bolster the national team's readiness for the 2027 SEA Games, which Malaysia will host.
Former Sports Commissioner Datuk Zaiton Othman has cautioned Malaysia Athletics that non-compliance with World Athletics regulations could result in suspension, preventing Malaysia from hosting athletics at the 2027 SEA Games and barring national athletes from international competition.
Two-time Olympic medallist Azizulhasni Awang has publicly defended track cycling technical director John Beasley, acknowledging he may face attacks if results disappoint at upcoming major competitions.
The Football Association of Malaysia has launched a FIFA-backed capacity-building initiative targeting women's football administrators and team managers, aiming to professionalise off-field support systems across the sport.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Moto3 rider Hakim Danish Ramli on winning the Czech Grand Prix at Brno Circuit, marking Malaysia's first Moto3 victory in a decade.
Qatar's devastating 6-0 loss to Canada at the World Cup underscores fundamental flaws in relying solely on financial resources to develop competitive football, according to sports analysts assessing the nation's ambitious hosting venture.
National sprinter Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi, who holds Malaysia's 100-metre record at 10.09 seconds, has decided to stay in the country to pursue his athletics career following his graduation from Auburn University.
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The International Sepaktakraw Federation has launched formal disciplinary action against five Thai players and three coaching staff following their refusal to continue the team event final against Malaysia at the 2026 World Cup in May.
Malaysia's free broadcast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup through RTM and Unifi TV is delivering measurable savings to restaurant operators and households, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who visited a Butterworth food market to gauge direct feedback from traders.
Brazil's Carlo Ancelotti expressed calm after their opening World Cup match ended in a 1-1 draw with Morocco, viewing Friday's Group C fixture against Haiti as an opportunity to correct the weaknesses that emerged in their campaign.
Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari has pledged that concerns raised by national track cycling technical director John Beasley—including political interference and grassroots development constraints—are being systematically tackled.